What is a criminal traffic charge?

A criminal traffic charge, such as driving under the influence, requires a court appearance as it carries criminal penalties which may include fines and costs, probation and/or the possibility of a jail term. Payment of the citation cannot be made automatically to the Office of Clerk & Comptroller. Persons charged with a criminal traffic offense shall be sent a notice showing when they must appear in court.

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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?