Lexington County Traffic Ticket Records

Lexington County handles a high volume of traffic citations each year given its location along major corridors including I-20, I-26, and US-1. Traffic ticket records are maintained by Clerk of Court Lisa M. Comer at the Judicial Center on East Main Street in Lexington and are public records accessible through the South Carolina Courts system. Citations may be filed in the county summary court or in one of several municipal courts throughout the county. Records include citation details, court dates, and case outcomes.

Searching Lexington County Traffic Records

The SC Courts Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington is the main online resource for Lexington County traffic cases. Search by party name, case number, or date range. The index covers summary court and general sessions filings and is updated on a routine basis.

For traffic citation lookups specifically, the SC Courts Traffic Ticket Search allows entry by ticket number or driver's license number. The tool shows current case status, the next scheduled court date, and any outstanding fine. It is particularly useful for recently issued citations that may not yet appear in the full case index.

The statewide SC Courts Case Search covers all 46 counties and is helpful when you are unsure whether a citation was filed in county summary court or a municipal court. Lexington County results appear in both systems.

Because Lexington County has multiple active municipal courts, some traffic records will not appear in the county Public Index. For citations handled by West Columbia, South Congaree, Springdale, Batesburg-Leesville, Swansea, Pelion, or Gaston municipal courts, contact the relevant municipal court directly.

Lexington County Clerk of Court

Clerk of Court Lisa M. Comer oversees all court records for Lexington County at the Judicial Center on East Main Street. The office handles certified copy requests, case status inquiries, fines, and filing services. Copy fees are $0.25 per page and $5 for certification.

The Lexington County government website provides information about court schedules, services, and contact details for the clerk's staff.

Lexington County is one of the busiest court jurisdictions in South Carolina. If you need a certified document, allow adequate processing time. The clerk's office processes a large volume of requests and certified documents may require a few business days to prepare.

Lexington County also has several municipal courts that handle traffic citations issued within town limits:

• West Columbia: 2757 Fish Hatchery Road, (803) 755-2500
• South Congaree: 119 West Berry Road, (803) 755-2760
• Springdale: 1505 Georgia Street, (803) 794-0408
• Batesburg-Leesville: 660 West Columbia Avenue, (803) 532-4408
• Swansea: 320 West Third Street, (803) 568-2835

The image below comes from the Lexington County government website, which provides official court resources and contact information.

The lexsc.com site provides court schedules, clerk contact information, and self-help resources for Lexington County residents.

Online Traffic Ticket Payment in Lexington County

The state provides a centralized payment option at SC.GOV traffic ticket payments. This portal handles eligible fines from both county summary court and participating municipal courts. Have your ticket number ready before starting the payment process.

Mandatory appearance citations cannot be paid online. These include DUI charges, reckless driving cases, and certain other offenses. If your ticket requires you to appear in court, call the clerk at (803) 785-8212 or the relevant municipal court for guidance.

The image below is from the SC.GOV traffic ticket payment portal, which Lexington County drivers can use to pay eligible fines.

The SC.GOV portal accepts credit and debit cards for traffic fines from Lexington County and other South Carolina courts.

Note: The SCDMV does not contact drivers by text message to collect fines. Any text claiming to be from the SCDMV or a South Carolina court demanding immediate payment is a scam.

Traffic Laws in Lexington County

South Carolina Title 56 covers all motor vehicle offenses in Lexington County. The same statutes apply on I-20 near Batesburg-Leesville and on local roads near Gilbert or Pelion.

Speed limits under Section 56-5-1520 top out at 70 mph on interstates, 60 mph on multilane divided highways, and 55 mph on other rural roads. Inside municipalities the limit is 40 mph in non-residential zones and 30 mph in residential areas. Fines for speeding range from $15 to $200.

DUI under Section 56-5-2930 carries a minimum $400 fine and 48 hours in jail for a first offense. Second offenders face at least $2,100 and 30 days in jail. A third DUI is charged as a felony. The I-20 corridor through Lexington County sees active DUI enforcement throughout the year.

Texting while driving is a primary offense under Section 56-5-3890. The fine is $25. Officers on I-26 and US-378 actively enforce this law during high-traffic periods. No points are added to the license for this specific violation.

SCDMV Driving Records and Points

Every traffic conviction in Lexington County is reported to the SCDMV. The department assigns points based on the violation type and monitors all licensed drivers in the state. Accumulating 12 or more points results in an automatic suspension.

Check your current point total at dmv.sc.gov. A free summary shows your current totals. A full record costs $10 online. To order by mail, use the MV-70 form with $6 for a basic record or $10 for a full record. Allow one to two weeks for delivery.

Reckless driving under Section 56-5-2920 adds six points per conviction. A driver who picks up two reckless driving convictions within a short period can approach the suspension threshold quickly. Under Section 56-1-720, three major violations or ten minor violations within three years triggers habitual offender status and a five-year revocation.

Driving under suspension under Section 56-1-460 adds a $300 fine or 30 days in jail for a first offense. Lexington County is a high-patrol area due to its interstate corridors. Suspended drivers face a meaningful chance of being stopped and charged.

Public Records Access in Lexington County

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at Section 30-4-10 governs public access to government records including court filings. Traffic cases that have been adjudicated in Lexington County are generally available as public records.

Agencies must respond to FOIA requests within ten business days for records less than 24 months old and within 20 business days for older records. The Lexington County Clerk of Court at Suite 128 handles requests for county court records. Copy fees are $0.25 per page and $5 for certification.

Home addresses were removed from Public Index display as of January 1, 2026. This applies to all South Carolina counties. To obtain full party address information, submit a written request to the clerk with the case number, the type of document needed, and your contact information.

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