Got a Speed Camera or Red Light Camera Ticket in California?
Camera citations are completely different from officer-issued tickets. TicketClear is the only document preparation service built to handle both AB 645 speed camera citations and SB 720 red light camera citations.
Two types of camera citations
Which type of camera ticket do you have?
Speed Camera Tickets (AB 645)
California's AB 645 pilot program placed automated speed cameras in select cities including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Glendale. These tickets arrive by mail and carry fines based on your income. The contest process is an administrative review — not a traditional Trial by Written Declaration.
Red Light Camera Tickets (SB 720)
SB 720, effective October 2025, expanded red light camera programs to all California cities and counties. If you received a Notice of Violation in the mail with a photo of your vehicle, this is a camera citation. The deadline and process differ significantly from officer-issued tickets.
Key differences
Why you can't fight a camera ticket like a regular ticket
| Officer-Issued Ticket | Camera Citation | |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | Officer at scene | Automated camera system |
| Arrives | At the stop | By mail |
| Contest process | Trial by Written Declaration (TR-205) | Administrative review request |
| Deadline | Before court appearance date | 30 days from notice date |
| Fine structure | Fixed by violation | Income-based (AB 645) or fixed (SB 720) |
| Attorney needed? | No | No |
The process
How it works for camera tickets
Step 1
Upload your notice
Snap a photo of your Notice of Violation. Our system identifies whether it's an AB 645 or SB 720 citation and extracts the key details automatically.
Step 2
Answer a few questions
We ask about your vehicle, the location, and the circumstances. The questions are plain English. No legal knowledge required.
Step 3
We prepare and send your response
TicketClear generates your administrative review request and mails it to the correct agency. Camera citations go to the issuing city's traffic bureau, not a court.
Coverage
Where AB 645 speed cameras are currently active
Don't see your city? Upload your notice anyway — we'll tell you if we support it.
FAQ
Common questions about camera tickets
Is a camera ticket a moving violation in California?
For AB 645 speed camera citations, fines are structured differently and the violation is treated differently than a traditional moving violation. For SB 720 red light camera citations, the ticket is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, not necessarily the driver. This distinction matters for your defense.
Can I ignore a camera ticket?
No. Ignoring a camera citation can result in additional fees, a hold on your vehicle registration, and referral to a collection agency. The 30-day response window is strict.
Do I need to appear in court for a camera ticket?
No. Camera citations are contested through an administrative review process, entirely in writing. TicketClear handles the paperwork.
What if TicketClear can't get my camera ticket dismissed?
We refund our service fee. The worst case is you pay the original fine — the same outcome as doing nothing.
How much does a camera ticket cost in California?
AB 645 speed camera fines are income-based: approximately $50–$500 depending on your income level and how far over the speed limit you were traveling. SB 720 red light camera fines typically range from $100–$500 depending on the city.
Don't just pay it. You have 30 days.
Camera ticket deadlines are strict and different from regular tickets. Start now — it takes about 10 minutes.
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