Los Angeles County Traffic Court Guide
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Traffic Courts in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County processes more traffic citations than any other county in California. With enforcement concentrated on the I-405, I-10, I-110, and surface streets throughout the San Fernando Valley and South Bay, LA drivers face some of the state's highest ticket volumes.
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 Los Angeles 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.
Ended programs
- The City of Los Angeles ended its red light camera program in 2011. Official page · Los Angeles red light camera guide →
Officer-issued red light and speeding tickets can be contested by trial by written declaration.
Last verified November 1, 2026.
How Much Will This Ticket Cost?
| Violation | Base fine | Total bail (2026 schedule) | DMV points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–15 mph overVC 22350 | $35 | $234 | 1 point |
| Speeding, 16–25 mph overVC 22350 | $70 | $363 | 1 point |
| Speeding, 26+ mph overVC 22350 | $100 | $486 | 1 point |
| Red lightVC 21453(a) | $100 | $486 | 1 point |
| Handheld phone, first offenseVC 23123.5(a) | $20 | $158 | Check 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)
Los Angeles County is one of the counties that state law (Penal Code 1463.28) allows to set totals above this schedule.
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?
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 Los Angeles 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.
How to fight this ticket
Free guides that explain how contesting a California traffic ticket works.
How to Request a Deadline Extension in Los Angeles 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.
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