There is a non-refundable charge of 3.5% as of July 1, 2009, to provide this service. Some citations can be paid online through. The Clerk’s Office does not receive any part of this fee. However, when using one of these cards, there is a non-refundable charge of 3.5% as of July 1, 2009, to provide this service. The Clerk’s Office also accepts credit/debit cards, Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. Payment can be made by mail or in person at the Clerk’s Office in the county where the infraction occurred. A court appearance is not required, except in cases where the violation involves an accident with serious bodily injury or a fatality, violations of leaving a child in a vehicle unattended, going more than 30 miles per hour over the speed limit, or littering.
A Civil traffic infraction is a non-criminal violation, not punishable by jail, and which usually can be disposed of by payment of a civil penalty or election to attend a basic driver improvement course.