How do I contest a traffic citation?

On the face of the citation, you will find the address of the traffic court, as well as the date and time you are scheduled to appear. You can appear in court to contest your traffic citation.

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1. Where can I get a “fix-it ticket” signed off?
2. What do I do with my “fix-it ticket” after it is signed off?
3. How do I contest a parking citation?
4. How do I contest a traffic citation?
5. Who do I call to report on-going traffic problems?
6. How do I obtain a driver’s license?
7. What is considered proper or valid identification?
8. My car was impounded, what do I do?
9. What does California Vehicle Code (CVC) 14601.1 mean?
10. Someone was driving my vehicle and it was impounded. How can I find out where the vehicle is located and retrieve my property?
11. I am the registered owner of an impounded vehicle and unable to come to the Police Department to obtain a release form. How can I get my car?
12. The registered owner of the vehicle is in jail/prison and wants to release the vehicle and/or property located in the vehicle to me. What should I do?
13. I was involved in a traffic collision. How long does it take to get a copy of the police report?
14. I was involved in a traffic collision, but I don’t agree with the findings and/or information in the police report. What can I do?
15. There was a major collision on the street near my house. The police had the street closed for hours. Why did it take so long for them to re-open the street?
16. Why do you have checkpoints?