Broward County, Florida traffic ticket costs

Broward County Clerk of Courts - Traffic and Misdemeanor Division. The court does not post its own list, so the amounts below are the ones Florida law sets. Local court costs can be added.

Speeding ticketAbout $129–$369estimate with court costs

Insurance over 3 years+$1,455+13% for about 3 years, state average

Points3–4for speeding

Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Broward County, Florida?

1–5 mph overOn your notice^[3]

6–9 mph overAbout $129–$144^[3]$25 fine + costs

10–14 mph overAbout $204–$219^[3]$100 fine + costs

15–19 mph overAbout $254–$269^[3]$150 fine + costs

20–29 mph overAbout $279–$294^[3]$175 fine + costs

30+ mph overAbout $354–$369^[3]^[7]$250 fine + costs

These are estimates with court costs and fees added. The 4 largest Florida courts add $104 to $119 in court costs to the same fines. Your notice shows the exact total.

Every fine on the Florida schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Broward County?

4 other common tickets, using the Florida amounts set by state law with court costs added as an estimate. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

School zoneAbout $154–$469
Work zoneAbout $154–$469
Red lightAbout $262–$277
School busAbout $304–$519

How do you reach Broward County Clerk of Courts - Traffic and Misdemeanor Division?

Address
Central Courthouse, Judicial Complex, West Building (Traffic Central), 1st Floor, Room 01130, 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301^[1]

Phone
954-831-6565 (option 1)^[1]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., excluding court holidays^[1] (Same hours listed for all four traffic locations and for the phone line.)

Website
browardclerk.org/Divisions/TrafficAndMisdemeanor

Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court

No civil traffic penalty schedule with dollar totals is published on the clerk's Traffic and Misdemeanor page or its Fees and Costs page (checked 2026-11-14). The clerk directs defendants to the amount on the Mailer Information Form / Traffic Citation Guide given by the officer, the online case search (https://www.browardclerk.org/Web2), or 954-831-6565 option 1.
Printed fees: $7.00 driving school affidavit fee. $18 processing fee for failing to attend driving school after electing. $25.00 payment plan processing fee per case. Copies $1.00/page and $2.00/page certification. Driver history record 3-year $14.25, 7-year/full $16.25.
The clerk page cites the F.S. 318.14(9) 18% civil penalty reduction for electing driver improvement school.
Conditional Plea of No Contest and Waiver of Appearance (form at https://browardclerk.org/PDF/TrafficandMisdemeanor/ConditionalPleaofNoContest_AO202533CO.pdf. Email [email protected]) for civil infractions not involving a crash or mandatory hearing: no points, adjudication withheld.
Cash payments accepted at Florida AMSCOT locations for eligible cases. Processing/transaction fees may apply online, by app, or at AMSCOT.

What should you do with a Broward County ticket?

Due date. Florida gives you 30 days from the citation to respond, unless your notice prints a date.^[2]^[3]^[4] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course. At this court: Elect within 30 days of the citation: submit the Driving School Affidavit (browardclerk.org ↗) in writing with full payment plus a $7.00 driving school affidavit fee (election is also possible through the online Fine Payment service). Complete a Florida-approved Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days of the election and make sure the clerk receives the certificate (defendant's name, citation number, completion date) within 90 days - via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, in person at any service location, or the original by mail to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610. Email and fax not accepted. Not available to CDL holders, speeding more than 30 MPH over, or child restraint violations. Failure to attend after paying the reduced penalty: pay the difference plus an $18 processing fee.^[1] (Clerk states a lifetime limit of 5 elections. The 2026 text of F.S. 318.14(9) allows 8.) Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Pay the civil penalty
- Elect Basic Driver Improvement (BDI)
- Contest the ticket at a hearing
- Set up a payment plan with the clerk
- Show proof of a valid license or registration
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Broward County?

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How much is a speeding ticket in Broward County?

Broward County uses the Florida statewide schedule, which lists about $129–$369 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

How do I pay a traffic ticket in Broward County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 954-831-6565 (option 1).

Sources

Court sources (2)

Broward County Clerk of Courts - Traffic and Misdemeanor Division, Broward County Clerk of Courts.
Broward County Clerk of Courts - Fees and Costs, Broward County Clerk of Courts.

Florida law and DMV sources (4)

Fla. Stat. §318.14 (Noncriminal traffic infractions, procedures), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
Fla. Stat. §318.18 (Amount of penalties), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
Fla. Stat. §318.15 (Failure to comply with civil penalty or to appear, penalty), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
Fla. Stat. §318.19 (Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.

Insurance sources (4)

State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).