In an ongoing campaign to make it easier for the public to access services at the Clerk’s Office, Dwight E. Brock, Clerk of the Circuit Court, announced today that new public kiosks have been installed at the Greentree Plaza and Golden Gate satellite offices. The two public kiosks are in addition to the ones already in operation in the Traffic Department at the main courthouse.

The kiosks accept online payments using a debit or credit card for any (non-criminal) traffic citation issued in Collier County. There is a convenience fee of $.50 paid to the Clerk’s Office; and 2.95% convenience charge based on the fine amount (with a minimum charge of $2.00) paid to Point and Pay, the online service provider.

In addition to paying traffic citations online, the public can also check the status of their driver’s license at the kiosk by clicking on a link to the Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

The public kiosks are expected to reduce costs to the taxpayer, shorten lines at the satellite offices and provide an additional option to those who want to pay traffic fines online using a debit or credit card. Traffic citations can also be paid online at CollierClerk.com or in person at the main courthouse or any one of the 8 satellite offices located throughout Collier County.

Before paying a citation, it is important to read each of the three options available and then decide which one is best for you. The Clerk wants the public to understand however, that once you select an option, you cannot change your mind.

The three options are written on the Traffic Citation Options form often provided to a driver by the officer at the time the ticket is issued. It is also printed on the ticket itself. Information explaining the options is available at each of the kiosk locations and on the Traffic page at CollierClerk.com.

The three options are:
Option 1 – Pay* By paying the Traffic Civil Penalty, you are admitting guilt and DHSMV will assess points on your driving record for moving violations.

Option 2 – School*  If you elect the Basic Driver Improvement Course option, adjudication is withheld, the base cost of the citation may be adjusted, and DHSMV will not assess points against your driving record. A course completion form must be returned to the Clerk’s Office to successfully complete Option 2.

Option 3 - Request A Court Hearing* You must complete and submit a Traffic Citation Option form to the Traffic Department to request a court hearing.  When you request a court hearing, you give up your right to pay the civil penalty amount and you give up your right to elect the driving school option.

If you are found guilty, however, you may in some cases, be fined up to $1,000, plus court costs.  You may obtain the form to request a court hearing at the Traffic Department or go to CollierClerk.com and click on “Court Divisions”, then “Traffic”, then “Forms”.

If you do not select an option within 30 days, then, the only option available to you is to pay the citation amount.

For more information go to CollierClerk.com and Click on "Court Divisions", then “Traffic”.