All traffic citations issued within Hardee County are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.

You can pay all traffic fines and court costs at the Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 417 West Main St., Suite 214, Wauchula, Fl.

You can contact the Traffic Division at (863) 773-4174 ext 234 or email the Traffic Division at: hardeetraffic@hardeeclerk.com

If you submit your payment through the mail, please do not send cash. Payment should be in the form of a money order, cashiers check or business check within the State of Florida, payable to:

      B. Hugh Bradley, Clerk of Courts,
      P.O. Drawer 1749
      Wauchula, FL 33873
      Attn: Traffic.


Currently, our office will accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express payments.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 318.14(4) you have thirty (30) calendar days from the date you receive your citation to elect to pay the fine, request a court appearance or request to attend a driver improvement course. You will need to print the option form by clicking on the box below, Download Form. Carefully read the form before selecting your option. After selecting your option mail the form and the appropriate amount of money to the address listed above. You may also pay your fine with a credit card or elect to attend a Driver Improvement Course (if eligible) within 30 calendar days by accessing http://myfloridacounty.com or click on the box below, Pay Traffic Citation Online.