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:

1. Traffic Virtual Public Counter (Room 100) via Zoom.
   Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays and 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:

• 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


2. 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.

You can request traffic school, set up payments, pay in full or obtain general information regarding your traffic matter.

3. Traffic Public Counter (Room 100)
   Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays and court holidays.

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 4:00 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:

The Traffic Arraignment Advisement of Right, this notice contains important information regarding your rights and the arraignment process.

• English - Traffic Arraignment Advisement

• 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.

• Please refer to the applicable Zoom Reference Guide below for instructions regarding how to participate in your Zoom court appearance.
• English - Zoom Reference Guide
• Español - Guía de referencia de Zoom
• Русский - Справочное руководство Zoom