Traffic Court

閱讀罰單正反面的資訊非常重要：

1. 罰單的日期和時間
2. 開罰的違反法規
3. 開罰單位
4. 承諾出庭的地點與時間
5. 罰單號碼
6. 輕罪方框
7. 違反法規地點
8. 開單警員

經由在警員前簽署罰單，您書面承諾您將遵守簽名下方列出的資訊。

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罰單背面內容如下：

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罰單背面內容如下：

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禮貌性通知會寄送到罰單上的住址。該通知包含解決罰單需要的一般資訊，可能包括：

• 保釋金額，根據違規事項和之前的行車歷史。
• 機械違規的糾正措施證明要求
• 強制出庭要求
• 交通學校資格要求
• 禮貌性通知包含了寄給法院的回郵信封。

罰單底部的日期不是法庭日期。而是您應該處理罰單的日期。

如果您在收到罰單後四 (4) 週內都未接獲禮貌性通知，請攜帶您的罰單到法院的其中一個交通部門窗口。未收到禮貌性通知不是未能解決罰單的合法藉口。您的責任是在日期截止前解決罰單。透過郵件提交款項和/或文件時，允許10天的寄送和處理時間。 

如果您未能收到禮貌性通知，其可能原因如下：

• 本法院未收到來自執法單位的罰單正本。
• 您未向機動車輛管理局更新現在的住址，且向警員出示駕照時您並未出示變更的住址。
• 罰單上填寫的住址不正確或不完整。
• 罰單可能缺少資訊，並寄回給警員修改或修正。
• 郵局失誤。

無論您是否收到通知，您仍有責任聯絡本法院。如果您不確定自己的選項，請在罰單底部列出的日期前出庭。 

如果您有財務困難且無法支付基本家庭支出，以及全額的交通罰鍰，您可以請法庭考量您的付款能力。 如何您符合資格，本法院可能會減少您的欠款金額。

資格

符合依付款能力降低金額的資格有三種方式：

1.如果您接收以下公共福利：SSI、SSP、CalWORKS、Tribal TANF、GR、GA、CAPI、IHSS或Medi-Cal，

或

2.如果您家庭每月淨收入（減去稅金前）未達下列條件：

或

3.如果您每月可支配收入不超過$400.00。

您的責任是提交符合這三個要求其中一項的文件，以符合降低金額的資格。

如何請求付款能力判定

1.填寫請求付款能力判定，

並

2.填寫付款能力檢查清單，

並

3.提交「請求」、「檢查清單」，以及「檢查清單」提及的文件，至書記官辦公室。

要點

• 被告可在裁決時、或尚未支付判決時要求付款能力判定，包括拖欠或已轉介給收款機構的案件（《車輛法規》第42003(c) 條）。 
• 付款能力派定僅限違規（不包含輕罪或重罪）。
• 一旦法院對您的付款能力進行判定，但如果您的財務狀況有所變更，您可要求重新考量。

您有權利以合理事由向法院申請民事評估撤銷。合理事由包括但不限於： 

• 其他州的軍事任務
• 住院
• 監禁
• 您不是被裁罰的人

如何提交民事評估撤銷申請

1. 從交通法庭的首頁下載表單，
2. 填寫表單，
3. 透過郵件或親自提交表單至位於Fremont、Oakland (Wiley W. Manuel)、或Dublin (East County Hall of Justice) 的交通法庭。
4. 雖然您不一定要提交「合理事由」的證據，但我們高度建議您提交。 

一位司法官員將審核您的申請與附件，並將判定通知寄送至您在申請中填寫的住址。 

您可以於法院的交通櫃檯取得罰單的副本。
Fremont: Fremont司法廳
Oakland: Wiley Manuel法院

如果您有預定傳訊或預訂開庭日期，才能套用下列事項。

您可利用查詢您的法庭日期線上服務來搜尋預定法庭日期。

您也可以致電給法院的交通櫃檯來取得這項資訊。請備妥您的案卷編號或罰單編號。

我拿到別人的罰單。要怎麼解決？

非紅外線照片罰單

如果您認為您收到來自法院的錯誤罰單或通知表單，因為別人使用了您的名字或其他身分證明，您應登記免預約法庭，並攜帶您的身份證明文件。

下列法院提供免預約法庭：

Fremont: Fremont司法廳
Oakland：Wiley Manuel法院

紅外線照片罰單

紅外線攝影機拍攝照片後，車輛登記的車主會透過郵件收到罰單。該罰單也包含了後續步驟，包括如果是登記車主卻不是照片裡的駕駛人，應如何處理。

不是駕駛員？ 如果您打算將罰單從名下移除，請不要支付罰單。

如果您是車主，但車輛由其他人駕駛，請進行以下動作：

• 填寫「保釋無責任宣示」文件的「選項A：若非駕駛員之無責任宣示」部分。
• 使用紅外線照片預先印製的住址將文件寄回以進行處理。

青少年罰單、青少年交通輕度違規行為、第14601.1s條、第12500s條和《車輛法規》第20002條，以及其他青少年違反法規事項，由緩刑管理局處理。

開立給青少年的交通違規罰單由高等法院交通部門處理和裁定。 禮貌性通知從罰單開立日期開始算起四週內，將會寄送至罰單列出的住址，給青少年的父母/監護人。請確實遵守通知上的指示。

罰單底部的日期不是法庭日期。而是您應該收到禮貌性通知的日期。如果您在收到罰單後四週內沒有收到通知，請在父母/監護人的陪伴下，攜帶罰單至法院的其中一個交通部門窗口。

如果該青少年位於過去18個月內參加交通學校，他/她可能有資格參加。18個月從違反法規日期開始算起，而不是最後一次參加交通學校算起。  必須支付法院管理費用以及交通學校費用。完成交通學校課程後，便會撤回罰單。

如果該青少年有意針對罰單進行抗辯，父母/監護人必須安排聽證會，且父母/監護人必須與青少年一同出庭。 父母/監護人可以親自或透過郵件執行。

沒有出庭或未遵守「禮貌性通知」上的指示，將青少年駕駛記錄出現保留記錄、增加的保釋金，並對父母/監護人的保險有負面影響。

罰鍰細節

罰單上列出的各項違反法規是經評估的基礎罰鍰。除了基礎罰鍰外，要加上其他的評估才會成為法院給出的總金額。總罰鍰金額也會因為個人駕駛記錄的歷史或分數而增加。以下列出的金額適用於Alameda縣，但不一定適用其他縣。交通違反法規的總罰鍰計算方式如下：

立法單位和加州司法委員會訂定的基礎罰鍰。罰金評估：罰金評估由法院、監獄機構建造以及其他以下列出的項目分配。

• 根據《刑法》第1464條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$10.00，70%供州審判法院資金；30%供縣府一般資金。
• 根據《政府法典》第76100條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$2.00供縣立法院建造資金。
• 根據《政府法典》第76101條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中2.50美元供縣立監獄建造資金。
• 根據《政府法典》第76102條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$0.50供縣立自動指紋資金。
• 根據《政府法典》第76104條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$2.00供Maddy緊急醫護資金（州/縣分開）。
• 根據《政府法典》第70372.(a) 條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$3.00供州法院設施建造資金。
• 根據《政府法典》第76104.6條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$1.00供DNA識別資金（州/縣分開）。
• 根據《政府法典》第76104.7條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$3.00供DNA識別資金（州/縣分開）。（2006年7月12日當天/之後違反法規每$10.00的前1美元有效；2010年6月10日當天/之後違反法規每$10.00的前$2有效。）
• 根據《政府法典》第70372(a) 條每$10.00/基礎罰鍰中$2.00供州法院設施建造資金−立即和重大需求帳戶。
• 夜間法庭評估費用根據《車輛法規》第42006條
• DMV記錄根據《車輛法規》第40508.6條
• 百分之二十的刑事額外費用根據《刑法》第1465.7條
• 法院安全費用依據《刑法》第1465.8條
• 刑事判定評估依據《政府法典》第70373條，供州法院設施建造資金−立即和重大需求帳戶（根據各判定評估）。
• 罰單處理費用根據《政府法典》第29500(c) 條。

保釋金表

此外，根據《車輛法規》第42009條，在高速公路工地或工地觸犯法規可進一步增加罰鍰，而根據《車輛法規》第40210條，在強化安全加倍罰鍰區域內違反法規也可進一步增加罰鍰。在學區、商業區、老人集中區或平交道地區違規時，有裁罰更高的特殊違規事項。

以下表單列出交通罰鍰的總保釋金範例。由於前科或駕駛記錄點數，這些金額並不包含其他罰金。如果交通學校允許，則應該在總罰鍰金額上額外增加$59.00。 

罰金評估

罰金評估是加至所有罰金和所有違規與低級輕罪違規保釋之金額。此係依據加州《政府法典》第76000條和《刑法》第1464條而予以收費，且隨時可能因立法機關而有所變動。按一下這裡以檢視目前的罰金評估金額。 

統一的保釋金表

• 保釋金退款 (PDF)

1。我要如何取回保釋金？

除非您有做出特別安排前來領取退款支票，否則我們會將保釋金郵寄至押金支付者 (即將金額存入法院的人)。押金支付者必須先出示ID才可領取退款支票。

2.這會花多久時間？

我們會在案件經審查後的30個工作天內，或在追償權命令後的30個工作天後，郵寄出保釋金退款。

3.法庭會將保釋金退款郵寄給誰？

我們會將保釋金郵寄給將金額存入法院的人 (即押金支付者)。押金支付者即為簽署個人支票、匯票或本票的人。

4.如果我的地址有變更，我要如何告知法院？

當您前往法院時，請將您的變更住址告知司法官、委員或書記官。或者，您也可以郵寄信函給法院，並在信函中說明您已變更住址。 

如果您想針對開罰實體 (市、縣等) 就您的停車違規所作出的行政聽審決定提出上訴，您得以從郵寄該停車違規決定日期算起的30天內，向高等法院提出上訴。  請遵循由開罰實體提供予您的指示。 

如果您選擇提出上訴，您必須對位於Rene C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland，或位於Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward的高等法院民事法庭提出上訴。  若您決定提出上訴，將需要支付$25的上訴費用。 

May 1, 2017 - The Court has recently adopted a new program for individuals who are unable to pay traffic fines. For more information, click on the topic "What if I cannot afford to pay?" above, under Traffic Court General Information & FAQs.

Payments may be made online, using our automated phone system (IVR) 1-866-822-0560, by mail, and in person. 

To pay by Internet

Click this link to pay your citation online. VISA and MasterCard accepted. Please note: Some citations cannot be processed online.

To pay by telephone

You can pay your citation over the telephone using our Automated Phone System (IVR) 1-866-822-0560. You will need a touch-tone telephone and a credit card (VISA and MasterCard accepted). Please follow the instructions on your courtesy notice for the appropriate phone number to call. There is a $6.00 convenience fee to use this service. Please note: Some citations cannot be processed using the Automated Phone System.

To pay by mail

Write your case number on your check and all correspondence. Make checks/money orders payable to "Alameda Superior Court". Mail the return portion of the courtesy notice and payment to the Court address listed on the Reminder notice. VISA and MasterCard accepted.

To pay in person

Visit the courthouse's Traffic Division to pay your Citation, at the Traffic counter. VISA and MasterCard accepted.

Fines

If you plead guilty or are found guilty by the Commissioner, you will be fined. You may pay the amount of the fine that same day or enter into a contract to make monthly payments until the fine is paid. If you are unable to pay the fine, you may request volunteer work at your court appearance. With this option, you work your fine off at the rate of $31.00 per hour.

Fremont: Fremont Hall of Justice

Oakland: Wiley Manuel Courthouse

Dublin: East County Hall of Justice

Delinquent fines

Delinquent traffic fines are referred to our collection agency.  The court website online tool "Pay your Traffic Tickets" is not available for delinquent fines.  Please go to the collection agency website to pay your delinquent traffic fine.  If you have questions about your delinquent account, please call the collection agency at (844) 544-5358.

See also:  Traffic Court Basics

Collection Agency

Fix It - Proof of Correction

Correct (fix) the violation and then contact any law enforcement agency to arrange for an officer to verify and sign off on the correction. You can mail or bring the the signed verification to the Courthouse's Traffic Division along with the state mandated fee (40611 CVC) no later than the due date shown on your courtesy notice, to clear the violation.

Registration - Proof of Correction

If you are charged with expired registration, mail a copy of your current registration or bring your current registration to Courthouse's Traffic Division by the due date shown on your courtesy notice along with the state mandated fee (40611 CVC).

Driver's License - Proof of Correction

For driver's license violations, mail a copy of your driver's license or a citation/courtesy notice which has been signed off by the DMV or bring these or your driver's license to the Courthouse's Traffic Division by the due date shown on your courtesy notice along with the state mandated fee (40611 CVC).

Insurance - Proof of Correction

If you are charged with no proof of insurance, mail or bring proof that you were insured on the date of the violation to the Courthouse's Traffic Division counter by the due date shown on your courtesy notice along with the state mandated fee (40611 CVC).

Valid proof of insurance may be any one of the following:

• A photocopy of the official card issued by an insurance company showing name of the insurance company, including:
  • policy number
  • effective (beginning and ending) dates of the policy (policy must be in effect at the time of the violation)
  • name of defendant or vehicle information (must match person or vehicle listed on the citation)
• A photocopy of the actual insurance policy providing all of the above information
• A statement on insurance company letterhead providing all of the above information

Notice to Correct (CHP 281)

This citation is issued by the California Highway Patrol for certain types of correctable violations. You are required to submit proof of correction(s) directly to the CHP within 30 days from date of violation. Failure to comply will result in the citation being referred to the court.

Why is there a proof of correction fee when the officer said there would be no fee?

The proof of correction fee is statutory (Vehicle Code section 40611) for all correctable violations.

Am I responsible for an equipment violation on a car I am driving that is not mine?

Yes, unless the ticket is issued in the name of the registered owner of the vehicle you are driving.

What if I have sold the car that was cited for an equipment violation or it is inoperable?

Selling a vehicle that has been cited for mechanical violations does not relieve the owner of the responsibility of the proof of correction for those violations. If you have sold or donated the car or it has become inoperable, you must set a court date to appear and provide proof of sale, donation, or inoperability to clear the ticket. You should support your case with any relevant paperwork.

DMV Hold

A DMV hold may be set for failure to appear (40508a CVC), or a failure to comply (40508c CVC). To clear a DMV Hold, you must post and forfeit bail or post bail and schedule a future court date. The DMV hold is removed once bail is posted.

Payment may be made online, using our Automated Phone system (IVR) 1-866-822-0560, in person, or by mail.

Note: if you want a trial, payment can only be made at the court, or via US Post, not online.

Make Money Order or Cashier's Check payable to CLERK OF THE COURT. Write your case number on the check and any correspondence. Mail the return portion of the courtesy notice and payment to the Court address listed on the courtesy notice. You will receive your court date, if needed, by return mail.

The Citation Date the officer writes next to WHEN on the citation indicates that by or before that date you should receive a Courtesy Notice.

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When you receive the Courtesy Notice, it will have the actual Due Date for your citation.

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If you have not received a Courtesy Notice by or before the Citation Date, contact us at Ask Traffic.

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. Your bail may also be increased and a Civil Assessment imposed. A DMV hold will restrict your driving privileges and/or ability to register a vehicle. The citation may also be referred to a collection agency for the collection of payments due. In addition, the court may deem your failure to appear as an election to proceed with the case by trial by written declaration pursuant to Vehicle Code section 40903.

Attention: Failure to pay your fine may result in increased financial penalties.

Failure to Appear (40508a CVC)

Failure to appear on your scheduled court date may result in one or more of the following penalties:

• A Civil Assessment may be imposed and your case referred to collection
• You may be tried in absentia (in your absence)

Civil Assessment

Pursuant to Penal Code 1214.1, ". . . the court may impose a civil assessment of $100 against any defendant who fails, after notice and without good cause, to appear in court for any proceeding authorized by law or who fails to pay all or any portion of a fine ordered by the court."

Acceptable good cause is defined as written proof of medical incapacitation, hospitalization, incarceration, or out-of-state military duty. Proof must be verifiable and written on appropriate letterhead stationery.

Failure to respond within 15 days of a Civil Assessment notice will result in the entry of a civil judgment and referred to collection. In addition, a request may be sent to DMV to suspend your driver's license based on your failure to appear.

To avoid these penalties, the original bail plus the civil assessment amount must be received by the court within 15 days of the notice. Proof of correction for appropriate violations must accompany the payment to clear the case. Return the notice with your payment and any required proof of correction. 

Owner's Responsibility

When a "hold" is issued, a notice is usually mailed to you. This notice informs you that additional fees were added to the original bail amount owed. Once the Court issues a "hold" on your citation, you may not be able to register your vehicle until this issue is resolved. Once the bail/fine is paid or a court appointment is reserved, the court will remove the DMV hold.

DMV Hold

When a "hold" is issued, a notice is usually mailed to you. This notice informs you that additional fees were added to the original bail amount owed. Once the Court issues a "hold" on your citation, you may not be able to renew your license until this issue is resolved.

Once the bail/fine is paid or a court appointment is reserved, the court will remove the DMV hold.

The due date shown on your courtesy notice may be extended only once. This one time extension of 30 days may be requested:

•  Online
• At the Courthouse traffic counter (See your citation for appropriate location).
• By US mail (See your citation for appropriate location).
• By telephone (See your citation for appropriate location). Please have your case number or citation number ready.

Extensions for more than 30 days require a court appearance. Extensions may not be granted on delinquent matters.

What is a Photo Red Light Violation

Cameras have been installed at specific signal controlled intersections to take video and pictures of vehicles which cross the intersection on a red light. A photo is taken of the front of the vehicle and front license plate when the vehicle’s speed and position trip a sensor located before the intersection a photo is also taken of the driver when the vehicle enters the intersection on a red light. The photo information is submitted to law enforcement through an automated records database and a citation is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Courtesy Notice

You will receive two courtesy notices, one from the Redlight Vendor and one from the Court. They will outline the details of your violation and your options to resolve the violation.

View Video Violation

The courtesy notice will provide steps on how you can view your violation online using the following link View Your Photo Red Light Video. You may also view your violation on kiosks located at the Citing Agency.

Payment

Payment may be made online, using our IVR phone system 1-866-822-0560, by mail, or in person.

Contest in Court

To contest your violation, please click on the topics "How do I contest my Citation" and "How do I prepare for Court" on this page.

Not the Owner

If you are the person in the Red Light camera photograph and were driving a company car, do the following: Have your company complete the "OPTION A: AFFIDAVIT OF NON-LIABILITY-IF YOU WERE NOT THE DRIVER" section on the 'Affidavit on Non Liability With Bail' document. Use the pre-printed return address for the Photo Redlight Vendor to send the document back for processing.

DO NOT SEND this document to the court.  Doing so will result in delaying processing for your citation.

It is recommended that the requested documentation be sent certified mail with a return receipt.

Upon receipt of the above documentation, the Citing Agency will dismiss the citation from the company's name and issue a citation to the person that has been identified as the driver. The citation in the company's name will not be dismissed until the Court has received the completed identification form or payment has been made.

If the citation is to be taken out of the company name: DO NOT PAY THE CITATION.

Not the Driver

Please click on the topic "I was not the driver" on this page.