§ 2-453. Collection of surcharge.

(a)

Pursuant to F.S. § 318.1215, a $5.00 surcharge shall be added by the Collier County Court against every person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is convicted of, regardless of adjudication, a moving or non-moving civil traffic violation.

(b)

The $5.00 surcharge shall be in addition to any fine, civil penalty or other court cost and will not be deducted from the proceeds of that portion of any fine or civil penalty which is received by Collier County in accordance with F.S. §§ 316.660 and 318.21.

(c)

The $5.00 surcharge shall be specifically added to any civil penalty paid, whether such penalty is paid by mail, paid in person without request for hearing, or paid after hearing and determination by the court.

(Ord. No. 03-39, § 3, 7-29-03; Ord. No. 2007-39, § 1)