Traffic Department

What Are My Options?

Once you receive a traffic citation you have 90 days from the date of issuance to take one of three courses of action.

  • Pay the citation either in person or online.
  • Pay the citation & take a driver improvement course to help reduce the number of points against your license. Visit the DHSMV Driver Improvement School site for more information.
  • Contest the ticket in court. Download and complete the Affidavit of Defense then file it with the Clerk of Court at 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny FL, 32063.

Expired Tag/License/Insurance

The full fine amount is $116.00 but if you provide proof of renewal that fine is reduced to $65.90

Failure to display registration/license/insurance

The full fine amount is $116.00 but if you provide proof of validity at time of traffic stop you can pay a dismissal fee of only $10.00

Operation Green Light 2025 – Save Money and Get Back on the Road

This annual event is designed to help you save on fees connected to the reinstatement of your driver license.  We will offer this cost-saving opportunity over two full weeks.

March 31 – April 4 & April 7 – April 11(Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)

Baker County Courthouse 339 E. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny, FL 32063

Baker County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Stacie D. Harvey announces that for two full work weeks, during normal business hours, citizens with suspended DL’s have an opportunity to pay overdue court obligations, including traffic tickets, while saving substantially on additional fees. No appointment is required, but please call ahead if you need to confirm the status of your license and amount of currently owed fines/fees. Our clerks welcome this opportunity to assist our Baker County citizens save money and get back on the road.
 

Base Traffic Fines

Non-Moving $116.00
Standard Moving $166.00
Speeding 1-9 Miles Over $131.00
Speeding 10-14 Miles Over $206.00
Speeding 15-19 Miles Over $256.00
Speeding 20-29 Miles Over $281.00
Speeding 30-49 Miles Over Base $356.00
Mandatory Hearing
Speeding 50+ Miles Over 1st Offense $1,106.00
Mandatory Hearing
Load Dropping $286.00
Mandatory Hearing
Move Over Act Violation $166.00
Seat Belt $116.00
Child Restraint Violation $166.00
Railroad Crossing Violation $198.00
All Terrain Vehicle $103.00
Fail to Stop at Signal $264.00
Handicapped Parking Violation $178.00
Litter Law (under 15lbs.) $121.00
Driving with Suspended License Unknowingly $163.00
Pedestrian/Bicycle Violations $49.50
Passing a School Bus $371.00
Mandatory Hearing

 

Resources

Affidavit of Defense
Online Payment
Driver Improvement School
Driver’s License Status