Del Norte County at the far northwestern corner of California borders Oregon, with Crescent City as the county seat. US-101 runs through the coastal redwood country and is the primary enforcement corridor for the CHP. Through-traffic between California and Oregon is common on this scenic but heavily patrolled stretch. The Crescent City courthouse accepts TBWD filings by mail.
TicketClear prepares your TBWD documents. You file directly with the court.
Del Norte County has no active automated camera enforcement program as of 2025. All traffic citations here are issued by sworn officers in person.
Officer-issued red light and speeding tickets are still eligible for Trial by Written Declaration.
| Violation | Base fine | With penalty assessments | DMV points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speeding (1–15 mph over) | ~$100 | $238–$360 | 1 point |
| Red light | ~$100 | $490–$590 | 1 point |
| Cell phone (handheld) | ~$20–50 | $162–$285 | 1 point |
Fine amounts are estimates based on the California Judicial Council bail schedule. Actual totals vary by court, surcharges, and case specifics.
A Trial by Written Declaration (TBWD) lets you fight your ticket entirely in writing under California Vehicle Code §40902. No court date, no lawyer required.
If you need more time to respond to your traffic citation in Del Norte County, you can request a deadline extension (also called a continuance). Most courts grant one extension of up to 30 days as a matter of course.
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TicketClear is a document preparation service, not a law firm. We prepare TBWD documents at your direction. We do not provide legal advice.
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