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Settling a Traffic Ticket

Upon receipt of a traffic ticket for an infraction. You have 30 days from the date of issuance to exercise any of the following options.

Pay the Ticket

You can pay traffic tickets in person by visiting the courthouse or using the online portal.

Attend Driving School

This option allows you to pay the ticket and attend Driver Improvement School to avoid having points assessed to your licence. Visit the DHSMV Driver Improvement School webpage for more information.

Contest the Ticket

To contest the ticket in court, complete the Affirmative Defenses form and file it with the Clerk of Court at 55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054.

Contact Information

Contacting the Union County Clerk of Court is easy using one of the following options.

By Phone:
(386) 496-3711

By Fax:
Main – (386) 496-1718
Criminal – (386) 496-4955

By Mail:
Union County Clerk of Court
55 W Main Street, Room 103
Lake Butler, FL  32054

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Settling a Traffic Ticket

Upon receipt of a traffic ticket for an infraction. You have 30 days from the date of issuance to exercise any of the following options.

Pay the Ticket

You can pay traffic tickets in person by visiting the courthouse or using the online portal.

Attend Driving School

This option allows you to pay the ticket and attend Driver Improvement School to avoid having points assessed to your licence. Visit the DHSMV Driver Improvement School webpage for more information.

Contest the Ticket

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Contact Information

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