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A citation paid (forfeiting bail, a conviction reported to the DMV if reportable), a correctable offense's bail or fine reduced on proof of correction, traffic school where the courtesy notice shows eligibility, or the ticket contested by a court trial or a trial by written declaration; where the courtesy notice states a mandatory appearance, the appearance made on or before the due date - the Court called to schedule an appearance date, no extensions allowed on citations that require a mandatory court appearance, a failure to appear possibly adding a misdemeanor charge and the DMV withholding, revoking or suspending the driving privilege; a failure to appear or to resolve a citation by the due date possibly bringing a DMV hold, a warrant, increased bail and a Civil Assessment.
California > Third Appellate District > Trinity County > Superior Court of California, County of Trinity
The traffic situation in Trinity County is unique. There's just one stoplight in the entire county. Still, some folks find a way to get an occasional traffic ticket. Should that happen to you, this page will tell you what to do. Traffic Cases Citations can be issued for violations of traffic laws and other non-traffic offenses including Boating and Fish and Game. Infractions are not punishable by jail or prison and are not subject to trial by jury; rather, the punishment is a fine. Common examples of traffic infractions are speeding, not wearing a seat belt, or failure to provide proof of insurance or a current vehicle registration. Some infractions are correctable, such as a burned-out headlight or a faulty turn signal lamp. Note: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are criminal matters and are handled in the court's Criminal Division. I Got a Ticket. What Do I Do Now? Pay the Ticket An option with most citations is to simply pay it and close your case. This is referred to as "forfeiting bail" and is considered a conviction. If the violation is reportable to the DMV, an abstract of conviction will be submitted to the DMV. Most moving violations, such as speeding tickets will stay on your driving record for 3 years and are 1 point. Fix the Correctable Offense If one or more of the violations are correctable offenses, your bail/fine may be reduced by providing proof of correction. More on Proof of Correction Enroll in Traffic School Your courtesy notice will indicate whether or not you are eligible to attend traffic school. If you are eligible and complete a traffic violator school program, your conviction will be held confidential and not show on your driving record. More on Traffic School Contest Your Ticket For most types of traffic offenses, there are two ways to plead not guilty: Request a court trial and appear in court, or a trial by written declaration, done by mail, in which no court appearance is necessary. More on Contesting Your Ticket Mandatory Appearance If your courtesy notice states that you are required to appear in court you must do so on or before your due date. Make sure to call the Court to schedule an appearance date. Extensions are not allowed on citations that require a mandatory court appearance. If you fail to appear in court as you have promised you may be subject to an additional "Failure to Appear" charge. This is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine, or jail, or both. The Department of Motor Vehicles may withhold the issuance or renewal of your driver's license, and may revoke or suspend your driving privilege. What if I'm Late? Failure to appear or to resolve a citation on or before the due date may result in a DMV hold being placed on your driver's license or a warrant being issued for your arrest. Your bail may also be increased and a Civil Assessment imposed. More on Missing Deadlines Related Links CA Courts—Ticket Basics Department of Motor Vehicles Find a Traffic School How to Pay Your Ticket
The traffic situation in Trinity County is unique. There's just one stoplight in the entire county. Still, some folks find a way to get an occasional traffic ticket. Should that happen to you, this page will tell you what to do. Traffic Cases Citations can be issued for violations of traffic laws and other non-traffic offenses including Boating and Fish and Game. Infractions are not punishable by
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