Traffic Department

Traffic Department Fines Check

To check for fines or penalties issued by the traffic department, you typically need to review your citation and any related court correspondence, such as a Courtesy Violation Information Notice that is mailed to your address after receiving a ticket[1]. Most California counties allow you to look up your traffic tickets by visiting the Superior Court’s website for the county where the citation was issued. There, you can search by citation/ticket number, driver’s license, or case number[1].

Online Services for Checking and Paying Fines:

  • Visit the website of the Superior Court in the county where your ticket was issued. Use the Find Your Court tool to locate the appropriate court and access links to their traffic ticket look-up and payment portals[1].
  • Most counties provide options to pay your fine online, by phone, in person, or by mail. Online and phone payments often incur a small service fee[2][4].
  • You will need your citation number and sometimes your driver’s license information to access your record or pay your fine online[4].
  • If you fail to appear or pay by the due date, your fine may be sent to a collection agency. You may still contact the court or collection agency to resolve unpaid fines, set up payment plans, or request an Ability to Pay determination[2].
  • If you are seeking a reduction of your fine due to financial hardship, you may use the state’s MyCitations tool or request a payment plan directly from the relevant court[5].

For citations that require proof of correction (for example, expired registration or non-working equipment), you must provide documentation verifying the correction and pay the associated administrative fee to the court. Proof of insurance violations require submitting evidence of insurance to the Traffic Clerk’s Office[2][5].

If you do not receive a Courtesy Notice within 45–60 days of your citation, or if you want to confirm the status of your fine, you can check the court’s online case information system or contact the court directly[6].

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