Skip to main content

Alameda County Traffic Court Guide

Reviewed by the TicketClear teamLast reviewed

TicketClear is not the court and is not affiliated with it. To pay or check your case, use the court's official website linked below.

Alameda County traffic court

Alameda County traffic cases are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Your citation or courtesy notice shows which courthouse has your case.

Official Alameda County court links

To pay your ticket, check your due date or look up your case, go to the court's own website.

Not sure which court has your ticket? Use our Find My Court tool →

Links checked on the court's website on October 18, 2026.

Alameda County's traffic cases are heard at these courthouses:

Where to mail a trial by written declaration request

Use the court address printed on your courtesy notice or citation. Traffic courthouses in this county:

  • Fremont Hall of Justice: 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
  • Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse (Oakland): 661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607
  • East County Hall of Justice (Dublin): 5151 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568

Your deadline

The due date on your citation or courtesy notice is the date that counts. Under California Rules of Court, rule 4.210, your request (and bail, if your court requires it) is due by that date, or a later date the court gives you.

California Rules of Court, rule 4.210

Contest by mail in 3 steps

  1. Fill out your request and written declaration. Most courts use form TR-205; check your notice for your court's steps.
  2. Send everything to the court, with bail if your court requires it, by the due date on your notice.
  3. The judge decides from the papers, and the court mails or delivers the decision to you.
Form TR-205, explained →
Start my declarationLearn how it works →

Free to start · $49.99 when you're ready to download

3courts
Camera programs on file:1
Speeding 1–15 mph over (statewide schedule):$234

Traffic Courts in Alameda County

Alameda County covers Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, and the East Bay, with high-volume enforcement on I-880, I-580, and the MacArthur Maze interchange.

Fremont Hall of Justice

Accepts TBWD

39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 818-7500

Court website →Courthouse guide →

Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse (Oakland)

Accepts TBWD

661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 627-4700

Court website →Courthouse guide →

East County Hall of Justice (Dublin)

Accepts TBWD

5151 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568

(925) 227-6700

Court website →Courthouse guide →

Court details checked against official court websites on October 2, 2026. TicketClear prepares your TBWD documents. You file directly with the court.

Camera Tickets in Alameda County

California has three kinds of camera ticket, and each is contested a different way. Your notice tells you which one you have: a city notice of violation goes through the city's review process, and a court citation goes to the superior court.

AB 645 speed cameras

Civil penalty from the city, set by speed: $50 for 11–15 mph over, $100 for 16–25, $200 for 26 or more, and $500 for 100 mph or more. No DMV points, and a vehicle's first 11–15 mph violation gets a warning. To contest, ask the city for a free initial review within 30 days of the notice's mailing date. If it is denied, you can request an administrative hearing within 21 days after the review results are mailed (in writing, by video or in person; you must pay the penalty first unless you show you can't afford it), then appeal to the superior court within 30 days after the hearing decision. Low-income drivers can get reduced penalties and payment plans.

Officer-issued red light and speeding tickets can be contested by trial by written declaration.

Last verified October 7, 2026.

See camera citation options →

How Much Will This Ticket Cost?

ViolationBase fineTotal bail (2026 schedule)DMV points
Speeding, 1–15 mph overVC 22350$35$2341 point
Speeding, 16–25 mph overVC 22350$70$3631 point
Speeding, 26+ mph overVC 22350$100$4861 point
Red lightVC 21453(a)$100$4861 point
Handheld phone, first offenseVC 23123.5(a)$20$158Check with the DMV

Source: Judicial Council of California, Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules, 2026 edition. Totals assume the maximum county penalties; each court adjusts them. View the schedule (PDF)

Fine amounts are estimates based on the California Judicial Council bail schedule. Actual totals vary by court, surcharges, and case specifics.

What Are Your Options?

Pay the Fine

Pay the full amount by the due date. The ticket stays on your record and the DMV point is assessed.

Traffic School

Masks the point from your insurance record for eligible violations. You still pay the fine plus school fees.

Trial by Written Declaration

Contest your ticket in writing — no court appearance required. A judge reviews your statement and the officer's report. If the court dismisses the citation, it refunds any bail you paid.

In-Person Court Appearance

Request a trial date and appear before a judge. More time-consuming but allows live testimony and cross-examination.

Guides to Common Traffic Tickets

Each guide explains the fine, DMV points, and how to contest that ticket in California.

Trial by Written Declaration in Alameda County

A Trial by Written Declaration (TBWD) lets you contest your ticket entirely in writing under California Vehicle Code §40902. No court date, no lawyer required.

Filing deadline: Your deadline is the date shown on your citation or on the court's courtesy notice. Courts set their own deadlines and rules, so check the date on your notice and confirm with the court if you're unsure. See the California Courts guide to trial by written declaration.

What TicketClear does

  • Reads your citation and extracts all key details
  • Asks you questions about what happened
  • Prepares a court-formatted declaration from your answers
  • Provides mailing instructions for your county's court

What you do

  • Review and sign your declaration
  • Mail it to the court, with bail if your court requires it
  • Wait for the judge's written decision
Start my declaration

How to fight this ticket

Free guides that explain how contesting a California traffic ticket works.

How to Request a Deadline Extension in Alameda County

Some courts allow you to ask for more time before your deadline. Whether an extension is available, and for how long, is up to the court. Ask the court before your deadline passes; see the California Courts guide to trial by written declaration.

How to Request

Online

Request an extension through the court's online traffic portal.

Visit court portal →

By Phone

Call the traffic clerk and request a continuance. Have your citation number ready.

In Person

Visit the court clerk's window during business hours and request additional time.

By Mail

Send a written request to the court before your deadline. Include your citation number, name, and the reason for the request.

Tips

  • Request your extension before the due date — late requests may be denied.
  • Keep a copy of any confirmation number or written request for your records.
  • An extension delays your deadline but does not dismiss the ticket.
Read our full extension guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Prepare Your Alameda County Documents?

Done in 10 to 15 minutes. No court date. No attorney fees.

Start my declaration

Free to start · $49.99 when you're ready to download

TicketClear is a document preparation service, not a law firm. We prepare TBWD documents at your direction. We do not provide legal advice.

Your ticket has a deadline. Tell your side today.

Most California citations have a 60-day deadline. Write what happened in your own words, then review, edit and sign your declaration.

Start my declaration

Free to start · $49.99 when you're ready to download