Hillsborough County, Florida traffic ticket costs

Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Traffic Department. 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Traffic Department?

Address
Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602^[6]

Phone
813-276-8100^[1]^[4]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Tampa Edgecomb Courthouse and Plant City Courthouse)^[6]

Website
hillsclerk.com/traffic

Before you go: 7 more things to know about this court

No civil traffic penalty schedule with dollar amounts is published on the Clerk's Traffic, Traffic Tickets, Paying for Tickets, Pay, or Fees and Fines pages (checked 2026-11-14). The Clerk says the amount on the face of the ticket may not be the actual amount owed and directs drivers to look up the amount due online (HOVER) or by phone at 813-276-8100.
Fees and Fines page (Traffic section) prints only: driver license reinstatement $60.00. Driver license suspension clearance $7.00. Driving records 3-year $14.25, full $16.25 (each additional page $1.00), no record found $8.25. It notes some charges include county-ordinance fees but names no specific traffic surcharge.
The Clerk automatically grants 60 calendar days from the ticket date to pay (no further extensions), but the choice of pay/school/court must be made within 30 calendar days. Otherwise the only option is to pay in full and receive points.
Mandatory court appearance list includes any speeding ticket 30 mph or more over, consistent with the 2026 text of F.S. 318.19(5).
Red light camera notices are not received by the Clerk until converted to a Uniform Traffic Citation after 60 days.
Notice: since March 16, 2026 the Clerk can no longer reinstate Failure to Comply / Financial Obligation suspensions for non-immigrant temporary CLP/CDL holders. Those drivers must go to an FLHSMV issuance office.
City of Tampa parking tickets are handled by the City of Tampa, not the Clerk.

What should you do with a Hillsborough 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 Basic Driver Improvement school within 30 calendar days of the ticket date, at the same time you pay (online via HOVER, by phone, mail or in person). Choose a state-approved school (cost separate from the ticket). The school electronically files the completion certificate (with the ticket number) with the Clerk. The Clerk says it must be received within 60 calendar days. You can check receipt in HOVER, or submit a certificate via HOVER or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court - Traffic, PO Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601-3360. Not available to CDL holders/commercial vehicles or for DL, registration or insurance violations.^[3]^[5]^[9] 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 Hillsborough County?

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How much is a speeding ticket in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 813-276-8100.

Sources

Court sources (8)

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Traffic Department, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Traffic Tickets, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Paying for Tickets FAQ, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Traffic School, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Service Options and Locations, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Fees and Fines, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller - Pay, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller.
Fla. Stat. 318.14 (2026) - Noncriminal traffic infractions, exception, procedures, Florida Legislature.

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).