Florida Traffic Courts

Florida Rule of Traffic Court 6.340 lets you file a sworn, notarized “Affidavit of Defense or Admission and Waiver of Appearance” with the Clerk of Court in the county where you received the citation. Most clerks also require a bond \u2014 Miami-Dade collects the full civil penalty plus a clerk fee, the 17th Circuit (Broward) uses a flat $75, others vary. The packet must reach the clerk at least 5 business days before your scheduled hearing. You can attach photos, diagrams, and witness statements; the hearing officer reviews them alongside the officer’s report and rules in writing.