Traffic Fees and Frequently Asked Questions
HOW TO ELECT TRAFFIC COURT
You may elect traffic court in person at the Clerk of Court. You may also elect traffic court by emailing traffic@myokeeclerk.com with your citation number and basic contact information.
DISMISSABLE CITATION & FEES THAT MAY APPLY BELOW
(Dismissable fee only applies if you were valid during the time of the infraction. If you are unable to provide valid documentation you will need to pay $83.00)
Proof Of Insurance §316.646(1)
$10.00 Citation
Only if valid insurance is provided
Proof Of Registration §320.0605
$10.00 Citation
Only if valid registration is provided
DL Not Carried/Exhibit On Demand §322.15(1)
$10.00 Citation
Only if valid drivers license is provided
You may submit proof in person, via email or by mail to the Clerk of Court in order to pay the $10.00 dismissable fee.
traffic@myokeeclerk.com
312 NW 3rd Street, Suite 115
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Pursuant to Florida Statute a $23.00 late fee will be assessed if the payment is not received within 30 days from the date the citation was issued.
MANDATORY TRAFFIC SCHOOL BY DMV
§316.0751(c)(1) - Fail to stop at a steady red light. $231.00
§316.172(a) - Failure to stop for a school bus. $338.00
§316.191 - Racing on the highway. Mandatory school and court appearance required
§316.192 - Reckless driving. Mandatory school and court appearance required
FLORIDA §318.14
Traffic citations for some charges (such as no valid license, suspended license, among others listed in Florida Statute §318.14) may be resolved with no points and a lesser expense within 30 days of the date the citation was issued. (See §318.14(10)) Contact the Clerk of Court for more information.
TRAFFIC CITATION GUIDE
Conditional Plea Of No Contest
No court appearance and no pointsIf you received a traffic citation, that does not involve a crash and does not require a mandatory hearing under Florida Statute §318.19, you may elect to submit a Conditional Plea of No Contest and Waiver of Appearance to the court.
If your Plea is accepted by the court:
- The court will withold adjudication of guilt (no points on license)
- No court hearing necessary
- You will be required to comply with any resolution the court imposes
If the court declines to accept your plea, your case will be addressed through the normal traffic court process and set for a court hearing.
Pay Civil Penalty
Citation due 30 days from the date you receive the citation[Online or by phone]
www.myokeeclerk.com or call 863-763-2131 (Customer Care) to pay over the phone with 3.5% credit card fee.
[In person or by mail]
- Okeechobee Clerk of Court, 312 NW 3rd Street, Suite 115, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
- All forms of payment are accepted in person
- Checks and money orders need to be made payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court, please include your citation number. No credit card or cash payments are accepted by mail.
Elect Traffic School To Withhold The Points
Elect traffic school and pay online at www.myokeeclerk.com(does not apply to CDL holders)You may also elect traffic school by emailing traffic@myokeeclerk.com or in person at the Judicial Center with the Clerk of Court in Customer Care.
You will have 60 days from election to submit your traffic school certificate.
To determine eligibility visit www.flhsmv.gov select Driver License check.
You may elect traffic school 8 times in a life time and once every 12 months.