Traffic & Other Infractions
Request Ability-To-Pay Consideration
If you have a financial hardship and can show that you are unable to pay the full amount of a fine for any infraction offense (including traffic offenses), you may ask the Court to consider your ability to pay in setting the total amount due online or in-person at any point before your fines and fees are fully paid.
The MyCitations online tool allows you to enter a plea and make an ability to pay request on eligible infractions. In addition to requesting a reduction, you can request a payment plan, more time to pay, or ask to complete community service in lieu of paying fines and fees.
Do not use the online tool if you wish to:
1) contest the citation,
2) you would like to attend traffic school, or
3) you have proof of correction and would like a dismissal or reduction of those charges.
Additional statewide information regarding traffic self-help is available on the California Courts website.
Topics
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Fix It Violations
"Fix It" Violations and how to provide Proof of Correction to the Court.
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Bail Reductions & Notices
Information to assist once a citation has been issued.
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Plea of Not Guilty
Options for Plea of Not Guilty.
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FTA & Collections
If you fail to submit all required monies and documents to the court by the continuance date granted.
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Transfer of Citations
Options for sending citations to other courts.
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Traffic School
Eligibility and options for traffic violator school (TVS).