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Increase in Traffic Ticket Fees for Driver Education Programs

Original title: ORD-MC Amend Sec 111.390 (Driver Education Safety Trust Fund), Pt 3 (Public Safety & Courts), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Increase the Civil Traffic Penalty from $3 to $5 Consistent with the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act, Sec 318.1215, F.S. & Update the Process for Allocating Fee Rev; Amend Sec 634.107 (Driver Education Safety Programs), Ch 634 (Fines & Costs), Ord Code, to Reflect an Increase in the Fee Collected by the Circuit & County Courts to $5.00; Directing the Chief of the LSD to Forward a Copy of This Ord, Once Enacted, to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Duval County, FL; Prov a Prospective Date of 1/1/26, for the Increase to the Fee Amt Collected Pursuant to Sec 111.390 & 634.107, Ord Code, to Become Effective; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Req of Mayor) 8/12/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R 8/18/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/18/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/26/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/3/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 11/3/25 R Amend/Approve 7-0 11/12/25 CO Amend/Approve 15-1(Diamond) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/26/25

Record date · November 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance increases the fee from $3 to $5 to align local code with the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act. The new fee will take effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to fines collected by Duval County circuit and county courts.

Why it matters

Starting January 1, 2026, residents receiving civil traffic citations will pay an additional $2 in fees to support local driver education safety programs.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Drivers in Duval County

Drivers receiving civil traffic citations will pay a higher fee starting in 2026.

Directly affected

Duval County Circuit and County Courts

The courts are responsible for collecting the increased fee and following updated allocation procedures.

Key Facts

  • The civil traffic penalty fee is increased from $3 to $5.
  • The fee increase becomes effective on January 1, 2026.
  • The ordinance amends Section 111.390 and Section 634.107 of the local Ordinance Code.
  • The change aligns local policy with the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act (Section 318.1215, F.S.).
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  • The ordinance updates the process for allocating revenue collected from these fees.
  • The Chief of the Legislative Services Division is directed to notify the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Duval County.
  • The ordinance passed the City Council with a 15-1 vote.
  • A public hearing was held on August 26, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my traffic ticket cost after this change?
The portion of your ticket will increase by $2, moving from $3 to $5.
When does this fee increase start?
The new fee amount takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Where does the money from this fee go?
The funds are allocated to the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund to support driver education safety programs.

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State Law Alignment

The city is proactively updating local ordinances to match the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act, ensuring local fee structures remain consistent with state-level mandates.

Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act

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