May I plead not guilty to a traffic citation if I live outside Pasco County?

Nonresidents may plead not guilty by completing an Affidavit of Defense (PDF) and filing it with one of our Court Operations locations. A bond must be posted with the Clerk & Comptroller's Office before the affidavit can be reviewed and ruled on by the Court. You will not need to appear before the Court.

To view and complete the form, you must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer.

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1. What is a criminal traffic charge?
2. What is a civil traffic infraction?
3. How soon after issuance must I pay the citation?
4. May I use my debit or credit card to satisfy my traffic citation?
5. Are there options available other than paying my citation?
6. What happens if the citation is not paid in a timely fashion?
7. What should I do if I received a collection notice from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson or Penn Credit regarding unpaid traffic fines in Pasco County?
8. What types of cases are heard in Traffic Court?
9. How do I enter a not-guilty plea to a civil traffic infraction?
10. May I plead not guilty to a traffic citation if I live outside Pasco County?
11. Where do I sign up to take a driving course?
12. Who will be present at the hearing?
13. What must I do if the Court finds me guilty?
14. May the Clerk & Comptroller's Office advise me about points assessed against my license?
15. What are the fine amounts?
16. Where does the fine money go?
17. My license is suspended; how can I reinstate my driving privilege?
18. If I receive a traffic citation in another county, may I take care of it in Pasco County?
19. May the Clerk & Comptroller's Office advise me about points assessed against my license?