Please refer to the following:
How do I pay for a boating violation?
If the body of water on which you received the citation straddles two counties, check the ticket to see which county you were cited in.
You may pay your court fines, fees, restitution, and other costs using either of the three
methods below. However, some traffic violations require that you show proof of insurance, drivers license, or other required items before the traffic citation can be considered closed. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of the defendant's drivers license.
- Pay in person at our One Stop department located on the first floor of the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL
- Pay by phone using a Mastercard or Visa
- Send a check by mail to the Clerk's office, payable to "Clerk of Court"
How long do I have to pay for fishing or boating violation?
Generally, these are civil infractions with fines that can be paid through the mail. A boating violation must be paid within 30 days of the date on the citation. That means that within the 30 days after the date of the ticket you may pay the fine and do not have to appear in court.
If you do not pay the fine before the 30 days is up or you intend to contest the charge, you must appear in court at the time and place designated on your ticket.
More Facts on Boating Violations?
As with a traffic ticket, if you choose to go to court and contest the ticket, you waive your right to the civil penalty and can be assessed a fine of up to $500.
Anyone receiving two or more boating infractions within a 12-month period may be required to attend a boating safety course.