Lexington Traffic Court Records
Lexington traffic court records are handled through the Town of Lexington Municipal Court in Lexington County. Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County and one of the fastest growing communities in the Columbia metropolitan area. Traffic citations issued by Lexington Police Department within town limits go through the Lexington Municipal Court. The town is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit. This guide covers how to search Lexington traffic records, how to pay citations, what courts are involved, and how violations affect your South Carolina driving record.
Lexington Quick Facts
Lexington Municipal Court Traffic Cases
The Town of Lexington Municipal Court handles traffic violations, town ordinance violations, and certain criminal misdemeanors within Lexington town limits. The Municipal Court is located at Town Hall. Court sessions are held on scheduled days each week. Defendants should check their citation for the assigned court date and appear at the time listed on the ticket. The court operates Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
The Lexington Municipal Court coordinates with Lexington County Magistrate Courts for cases requiring transfer to county jurisdiction. Traffic violations on roads outside Lexington town limits, including those on county roads and state highways, go to Lexington County Magistrate Courts. The Lexington County Magistrate Court Services page is a key resource for county-level cases in the area.
The Lexington County Magistrate Court Services page provides information on county-level magistrate courts that handle traffic violations outside Lexington town limits in Lexington County.
Visit sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/magistrate-court for an overview of how South Carolina magistrate courts operate, including those serving Lexington County and the town of Lexington.
| Court | Town of Lexington Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Location | Lexington Town Hall, Lexington, SC 29072 |
| Circuit | 11th Judicial Circuit |
| County | Lexington County |
| County Magistrate | lex-co.sc.gov |
Searching Lexington Traffic Court Records
The SC traffic ticket search covers summary court and many municipal court records statewide. Use this tool to search for Lexington area citations by citation number, driver's license number, or name and date of birth. The SC case records search allows searches by party name and case number for Lexington County circuit court and magistrate court records.
If your Lexington citation does not appear in the statewide portal, contact Lexington Municipal Court directly at Town Hall during business hours. Have your citation number ready. For Lexington County Magistrate Court cases outside town limits, the Lexington County Magistrate Court Services page at lex-co.sc.gov provides contact details and location information for all county magistrate offices.
The public index is updated nightly. If you recently received your citation, wait one business day before searching for it in the state system. Cases filed before May 2012 may require an in-person request at the Lexington County Clerk of Court.
Note: As of January 2026, home addresses are no longer displayed in the South Carolina public index for any case, new or existing.
Paying Lexington Traffic Citations
Lexington traffic fines can be paid in person at Lexington Town Hall during business hours, by mail with certified check or money order, or through online payment options. The court accepts cash, certified check, money order, and credit and debit card. Confirm current payment methods before sending any mail payment to ensure proper processing.
The state SC.GOV payment portal at sc.gov provides online payment for eligible South Carolina citations. A convenience fee applies to card transactions. Search by citation number or driver's license to check if your Lexington case is available through the state portal. Citations with mandatory appearance requirements on the face of the ticket cannot be paid without appearing before the Municipal Court Judge.
Under Section 56-5-6220 of South Carolina law, paying a traffic ticket counts as a guilty plea. The conviction goes on your driving record and the SC DMV assigns points. If you want to contest the violation, appear in court on your scheduled date and enter a not guilty plea.
Lexington Traffic Convictions and Driving Points
Every Lexington Municipal Court traffic conviction is reported to the SC DMV. Points are assigned based on the specific violation. Reckless driving carries six points. Speeding 10 to 25 mph over the posted limit carries four points. Minor moving violations carry two points. Points are reduced by half after one year and completely removed after two years from the violation date. Twelve or more points leads to automatic license suspension.
Drivers with four or fewer points may take a state-approved defensive driving course once every three years to remove up to four points. Full point values are listed at the SC DMV points system page. Your three-year or ten-year driving record is available from the SC DMV for $6.00. The record shows current point totals, all convictions, and license status. Lexington drivers living near the I-20 and I-26 corridors should check their record regularly if they commute frequently.
Lexington County Traffic Court Records
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County. Traffic violations outside town limits go to Lexington County Magistrate Courts. The Lexington County Clerk of Court handles circuit-level records for the county. For a complete guide to all Lexington County courts, magistrate locations, and county traffic record resources, visit the county page below.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other Columbia-area and midlands cities each have their own court systems for traffic violations. Select a nearby city to find local court record information.