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TRAFFIC NOTICE TO APPEAR

Automated Traffic Enforcement System

IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY

This Citation Is Based on Photographic Evidence

The vehicle identified on the front was photographed in violation of a traffic signal or sign.

________________________________

You may see the photographs. Contact:

________________________________

You may see the photographs online at:

For more information about the evidence in this case, you may contact the issuing agency,

_________________________________________ by telephone at: _________________

or in person at:____________________________________________________________

on ________________________________ during the hours of _____________________

If you were not driving the vehicle at the time of the violation,

________________________________________________________

contact

WHAT TO DO

You have been issued a citation that charges you with a traffic infraction. You must

respond by following one of the procedures below by the date on the front (see “WHEN”).

If you do not, you may lose your license to drive, and your money penalties may increase.

1. If you do NOT contest the violation

a. (Pay the bail amount) (See “BAIL INFORMATION” below) Your bail will be forfeited to

the court. You will not have to appear in court. You will be convicted of the violation, and it

will appear on your record at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A point count will

be charged to your DMV record for this offense and your insurance may be adversely

affected.

b. (Traffic school) You may be able to avoid the point count and adverse effect on your

insurance by attending traffic school. Contact the court to request traffic school. You must

pay the bail amount as a fee, and you may have to pay other fees.

2. If you contest the violation (select one)

a. (Court trial) Send a certified or registered letter postmarked not later than five days

prior to the appearance date, or come to the court by the appearance date to request a

court trial on a future date when an officer and witnesses will be present. You may be

required to submit the bail amount. You will be given a date for your trial. Go online or call the

court for information on going to court without paying bail.

—OR—

b. (Trial by written declaration) Send a certified or registered letter postmarked not later

than five days prior to the appearance date, or come to the court on or before the date on

the front and request a trial by written declaration. Submit the bail amount. You will be

given forms to allow you to write a statement and submit other evidence without appearing

in court. An officer will also submit a statement. The judicial officer will consider all of the

evidence at the same time and decide the case.

WRITING TO THE COURT

If you write to the court, always write the citation number and your driver license number

on your letter. Use of certified or registered mail is required. Do not send your copy of

the citation. Keep it for your own records.

BAIL INFORMATION

The “bail” is the amount to pay or deposit for the charged violation.

Bail Amount: $ ________ OR [See enclosed information]

Make the check or money order payable to _____________________________________.

Write the citation number and your driver license number on your check or money order.

You may deposit the bail in person, by mail or by phone. Go online or call the court for

information on going to court without paying bail.

NIGHT COURT TRIALS [are] [are NOT] available for this citation.

JUVENILES

If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian when you

appear in court. Bring this citation and your driver license. You will be notified by the

Juvenile Court of your court date. [For additional information, call the Juvenile Traffic

_____________________________________________________________]

Court at

ONLINE INFORMATION

You may obtain additional information at

_______________________________________________________]

[Local Web site:

Shaded areas on the form indicate spaces subject

to modification for local or agency requirements.

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