San Francisco is a dense, highly-patrolled city where officers regularly enforce speed limits on Van Ness Avenue, 19th Avenue, and the major streets connecting neighborhoods. The city is an AB 645 speed camera pilot participant, with school zone cameras operated by Verra Mobility. For traditional officer-issued tickets, TBWD is accepted at the Civic Center courthouse.
TicketClear prepares your TBWD documents. You file directly with the court.
Camera citations are civil penalties issued by the city, not Vehicle Code infractions. They are mailed to the registered owner automatically. Unlike officer-issued tickets, no traffic stop occurred, which changes the basis for your response. Camera citations contest through a separate administrative review process, not Trial by Written Declaration. TicketClear prepares your Initial Administrative Review response and, if needed, your Administrative Hearing 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 San Francisco 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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