Ability to Pay
If you're having difficulty paying your traffic ticket, you may ask the Court for a reduction.
Learn moreAssembly Bill 199 recently extinguished civil assessments imposed and unpaid prior to 7/1/22. The Traffic Division is currently reviewing all impacted cases and will process refunds where applicable.
There are many options to resolve your case without appearing in court, unless an appearance is required. Please refer to the Traffic Division’s Public Notice for additional information. Pursuant to Penal Code § 1428.5 - external link, the Traffic Unit provides all parties with the opportunity to appear for arraignments and trials either in-person or virtual via Zoom. If you are a defendant and do not consent to having the trial held virtually, please let us know at your next hearing. If a defendant and retained counsel appear from different locations, it is defendant and counsel’s responsibility to set up a private line of communication during the hearing; the court will not provide one. Even with consent of the parties to remote appearances, the court retains the authority to require the physical presence of any witness or party in court for a particular proceeding. (See Pen. Code, § 1428.5(a)(2) - external link.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A TRAFFIC MATTER, PLEASE USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS TO CONTACT A TRAFFIC CLERK IN ROOM 100:
- Traffic Virtual Public Counter (Room 100) via Zoom.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding court holidays. - English - How to speak with a Traffic Clerk via Zoom
- Español - Cómo hablar con una empleada de tráfico usando Zoom
- Русский - Как получить помощь по трафику с помощью Zoom
- Traffic Call Center via Phone at (916) 669-5712
Monday - Friday 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday - 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., reduced hours on some holidays. - Traffic Public Counter (Room 100)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, excluding court holidays
You can show proof of correction, set up payments, pay in full or check-in for a video arraignment appearance. A device that has audio and video capabilities is required.
Click HERE to enter the virtual waiting room. Additional information can be found by accessing the applicable Zoom Reference Guide below:
You can request traffic school, set up payments, pay in full or obtain general information regarding your traffic matter.
You can show proof of correction, request traffic school, set up payments, pay in full, check-in for arraignment or obtain general information regarding your traffic matter. Please note: If you are checking in for arraignment on more than 5 cases you must appear by 3:00 p.m.
INFORMATION REGARDING SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
- If you have a scheduled video arraignment hearing, you can obtain the link to appear in court via Zoom by accessing your case on the Public Case Access System. Additionally, you must read the following notice prior to your court appearance:
- English - Traffic Arraignment Advisement
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If you have a scheduled court trial, post sentencing, or motion hearing, you can obtain the link to appear in court via Zoom by accessing your case on the Public Case Access System (PCAS).
It is unlawful to record, download or in any way reproduce a trial without specific court permission. Violators can be held in contempt of court and sanctions imposed pursuant to rule of court 1.150 - external link.
The Traffic Arraignment Advisement of Right, this notice contains important information regarding your rights and the arraignment process.
- English - Zoom Reference Guide
- Español - Guía de referencia de Zoom
- Русский - Справочное руководство Zoom
Online Services for Traffic
- Look Up / Pay Your Citation Please be aware that the official language used for the contents of the Sacramento Superior Court Public Access System is English. If you are using the translate option, the Public Case Access System may encounter an error while locating your citation. If you experience this error, don't hesitate to contact a Traffic Clerk via Zoom or contact the Traffic Call Center.
Resolving your Citation and Payment Options
- Paying Your Fine
- Community Service / Alternative Sentencing Program
- How to Show Proof of Correction
- Traffic Violator School Program
- Modification of Sentence Based on Ability to Pay
General Information
- General Citation Information
- Red Light Camera Citations
- Juvenile Citations
- Frequently Asked Questions
Court Process
- Preparing for Court
- Appearing in Court
- Contesting a Citation
- Subpoena/Subpoena Duces Tecum
An order to appear in court and to produce documents
- Appeals
- Exhibits
Night Court
Night Court services at the Carol Miller Justice Center (CMJC) are available on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. If the 2nd Wednesday of the month is a court holiday, Night Court will occur on the 2nd Thursday of that same month. You may check-in for arraignment, show proof of correction, set up payments or pay in full in person at the Traffic Public Counter or remotely at the Traffic Virtual Counter by clicking HERE.
Please note: Interpreter services are not currently available during the night court hours.
Penalty and Fine Information
- Suspensions / Penalties
- Uniform Traffic Bail Schedule
- How Fines (Bail) are Calculated in Sacramento County
Law Enforcement Agencies
- Court Holidays 2025
- Traffic Court Setting Grid - 2024 (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Procedural Guideline - Officer Unavailability for Court Trial (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Sacramento Superior Court Criminal and Traffic Filing Location Guideline (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- CMJC Charge Code Table - March 2024 (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Vehicle Seizure Warrant Request (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Vehicle Seizure Warrant FAQs (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Vehicle Seizure Warrant Cover Sheet (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Notice of Impoundment (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Notice of Storage (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)
- Vehicle Seizure Warrant Extension Request (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)