

If you didn't pay or go to court by the deadline for a good reason (like you were sick), you can ask the court to cancel a civil assessment. You can still ask for your fines to be reduced or even canceled Fine you up to an additional $100 (called a civil assessment).If they decide you are, the ticket will go on your DMV record and can impact your insurance. In addition, the court may How to ask for a trial If you ignore the ticket You could be found guilty, owe the money, and face more penaltiesĪ judge or commissioner (an official who works for the court) could decide if you're guilty without you being there. To ask for a trial, you tell the court you are pleading not guilty. To contest the ticket, you ask for a trial. How to pay a ticket Contest the ticket at a trial You can do this at the court or on their website. If you can't afford to pay for the ticket, you can ask the court to lower the amount.

If you got a fix-it ticket, you also send in proof you fixed the problem. If you are eligible, you can also sign up for traffic school. Options to take care of your traffic ticket Pay the ticket (don't contest it) If you lost the ticket or didn't get the notice, contact the court in the county where you got the ticket. The court's name is listed on the ticket and the notice. You can usually also get the information on the court's website. The notice from the court will explain how to do that. You must take care of the ticket by the due date.
