Hi, please help me :( it s my first time to get a citation ticket and i dont know what to do. I got a ticket two weeks ago for 'no stop at stop sign'. But both box is not checked/marked but it has date (Appear in Court on 04/06 and Respond to Citation Before 04/06 ). I dont know what to do. I tried to go to the website to pay it online but it dont appear. Will i get a letter in the mail saying what to do next? is it mandatory to appear in court or i can just pay it online later on ? The problem is I have a flight on 04/06 for vacation that i planned for years 😭😭😭😭
Paying a California traffic ticket online is generally a straightforward process, but it's important to know that the specific steps can vary slightly depending on the county in which you received the ticket. Here's a general guide on how to go about it:
Locate Your Ticket Information: Find your CA traffic ticket( https://services.saccourt.ca.gov/PublicCaseAccess/Traffic/SearchByCitation), which should have information including the citation number, the county where you received the ticket, and instructions for payment. Make sure you note the due date for the payment to avoid additional penalties.
2. Visit the County Court Website: Go to the website (https://services.saccourt.ca.gov/PublicCaseAccess/Traffic/SearchByCitation) of the county court where your ticket was issued. California has different court systems for each county, and each has its own website where you can process payments. If you're unsure of the website, you can usually find it by searching “[Your County] California traffic court” in a search engine.
3. Find the Payment Section: Look for a section on the court’s website dedicated to paying traffic fines. This is usually labeled something like "Pay Traffic Ticket" or "Traffic Division".
4. Enter Ticket Details: Enter your citation number and other required information, which may include your date of birth or driver's license number.
5. Review the Fine and Choose a Payment Option: The website should display the amount you owe. Most county websites accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, debit cards, and sometimes e-checks.
6. Complete the Payment Process: Follow the instructions to complete the payment process. Be sure to enter all information accurately to avoid any issues.
7. Confirmation and Receipt: After completing your payment, you should receive a confirmation number. Keep this number for your records, as it’s proof of your payment. Some sites may also email you a receipt.
8. **Check for Online Traffic School Option**: If you’re eligible and interested in attending traffic school to avoid having the ticket impact your driving record, check if this can be arranged through the same website.
Remember, it's important to pay your traffic ticket by the due date to avoid additional fees or penalties. If you have difficulty paying online or the website isn't working, contact the court directly for assistance or consider other payment options like mailing a check or paying in person.
I was going on I880s and got a ticket for having my fasttrak thing on 3+ but I was the only person in the car. I know its a $500 ticket and the chp officer told me to expect something in the mail regrading the ticket within 3-4 weeks. Well its been 3 months and I called CHP and they said the officer has up to a YEAR to turn their ticket in and I'll have to call back every 4 weeks to check back. A year is outrageous to me but I kinda have a feeling the chp officer either cut me a break and threw the ticket away or is waiting until his birthday or something to cash in all his citations. What you guys think?
Received a traffic ticket 2/1/23 and on the notice I have a date to appear in court 3/30/23.
I have been checking online and the ticket is not in the system yet. I called the county clerk and she said since the ticket is not in there's nothing they can do.
Now, she said I can go tomorrow to court but it will not make any difference if the ticket is not in yet. All they would do is give ma paper saying "no record found" and that's just for my peace of mind she said. Once they get the ticket in the system a new court date will be generated and that's what I have to go by.
Is this true? I'd rather not go to court if i dont have to since is a veeeery long commute and of course I have to work in the morning. But, I want to make sure i dont get in trouble because of it either.
Ticket is for going 15 over the speed limit. Im in san diego county.