Who issues the Notice of Violation?

A State of Florida traffic infraction enforcement officer employed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is the only agency in unincorporated areas of Manatee County that can decide if a Notice of Violation is justified.

How do I pay the violation?

Penalties may be paid online, over the phone or via U.S. Mail. Instructions for payment options will be listed on the Notice of Violation.

• Online: You may pay your $100 penalty online at https://secure.speedviolation.com/
• By Phone: You can pay your $100 penalty by calling: 888-213-0715.
• By Mail: You can pay your $100 penalty via U.S. Mail at: School Zone Speed Enforcement Program PO Box 8000 Oldsmar, FL 34677-6802

What are my options if I receive a notice of violation?

All options will be included in the Notice of Violation sent to the registered owner. Failure to follow the Notice of Violation options within 30-days of issuance will result in the issuance of a FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION. There are three options offered to the registered owner of the vehicle:

1. Pay the fine within 30-days from the date of issuance.
2. Request a hearing within 30-days of the date of issuance.
3. Complete an affidavit providing a valid reason for dismissal.

What affidavit can I file?

There are three types of affidavits that can be filed by a registered owner.

1. Affidavit for “I wasn’t the driver” defense requires: An affidavit supporting this exception must include the name, address, date of birth, and, if known, the driver license number of the person who leased, rented, or otherwise had care, custody, or control of the motor vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. If the motor vehicle was stolen at the time of the alleged violation, the affidavit must include the police report indicating that the motor vehicle was stolen.

2. Affidavit for “I was issued a traffic citation by a law enforcement officer” defense requires: If a uniform traffic citation for a violation of s. 439 316.1895 or s. 316.183 was issued at the location of the violation by a law enforcement officer, the affidavit must include the serial number of the uniform traffic citation.

3. Affidavit for “Owner is deceased” defense requires: If the motor vehicle's owner to whom a notice of violation or a uniform traffic citation has been issued is deceased, the affidavit must include a certified copy of the owner's death certificate showing that the date of death occurred on or before the date of the alleged violation and one of the following: • A bill of sale or other document showing that the deceased owner's motor vehicle was sold or transferred after his or her death but on or before the date of the alleged violation. • Documented proof that the registered license plate belonging to the deceased owner's motor vehicle was returned to the department or any branch office or authorized agent of the department after his or her death but on or before the date of the alleged violation. • A copy of the police report showing that the deceased owner's registered license plate or motor vehicle was stolen after his or her death but on or before the date of the alleged violation.