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Fight a Traffic Ticket in Sacramento County

Sacramento Traffic Court Guide
January 15, 2025

Sacramento County, home to California's capital, sees significant traffic enforcement on I-5, US-50, and throughout the greater Sacramento area. Here's how to fight your traffic ticket.

Sacramento Traffic Court Locations

  • Carol Miller Justice Center - 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento
  • Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse - 720 9th Street, Sacramento

Common Ticket Locations

I-5 sees regular CHP presence from Elk Grove to Woodland. US-50 has speed enforcement from downtown Sacramento eastward through Folsom, while I-80features radar enforcement heading west toward the Bay Area.SR-99 has heavy enforcement throughout South Sacramento.

Fighting Your Sacramento Ticket

Start by visiting saccourt.ca.gov for traffic services. Request a Trial by Written Declaration using form TR-205, pay the bail amount, and submit your defense by mail. The court will send you the verdict, and if you don't win, you can request a trial de novo for a second opportunity to present your case.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sacramento traffic court?

Sacramento County handles traffic at the Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Room 100. The William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse is listed only as an alternate drop box, not a second traffic court. Court locations and counter hours change, so treat your citation and the court's own website as the authority.

How do I fight a traffic ticket in Sacramento?

To fight a traffic ticket in Sacramento, request a Trial by Written Declaration by submitting form TR-205 to the Sacramento Superior Court with your bail payment. You can also request an in-person trial.