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Got a Fix-It Ticket? Here Is Exactly What to Do.

California law gives you a window to correct the issue, get it certified, and submit proof to the court. This guide walks you through the steps for your specific violation. Free. No account needed.

The process

Four steps to close a fix-it ticket

Step 1

Find your violation below

Browse by category or scan the full list to locate the CVC code on your ticket.

Step 2

Correct the issue

Follow the step by step instructions for your specific violation.

Step 3

Get it certified

Have a law enforcement officer sign the Certificate of Correction on the back of your citation. The DMV or a court clerk can also sign license and registration tickets, and a BAR-licensed safety inspection station can sign brake and light tickets.

Step 4

Submit to the court

Mail or deliver the signed citation with the $25 processing fee to the court listed on your ticket before the deadline.

Find your violation

33 common correctable violations covered

Select your violation to see the exact correction steps, where to get certified, the deadline rules, and the $25 court fee.

Registration

Expired Vehicle Registration4000(a)

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Expired Registration Tabs or Sticker5204(a)

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No Registration Card in Vehicle4462

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Missing or Improperly Displayed License Plate5200

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License Plate Not Properly Positioned5201

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License Plate Obstructed or Not Visible5201

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Driver License

No Driver License in Possession12951(a)

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Expired Driver License12500

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Lighting Equipment

Broken or Non-Functioning Headlight24400

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Broken or Non-Functioning Taillight24600

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Broken or Non-Functioning Brake Light24603

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No or Non-Functioning License Plate Light24601

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Non-Functioning Turn Signal24951

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Non-Functioning Backup or Reverse Lights24606

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Missing or Broken Required Reflectors24607

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Required Lights Not in Good Working Order24252

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Improper Fog Lamps24403

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Brakes

Inoperable or Insufficient Parking Brake26451

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Defective or Improperly Adjusted Service Brakes26453

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Windshield, Windows, and Mirrors

Cracked or Defective Windshield26710

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Non-Functioning Windshield Wipers26707

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Illegal Window Tint26708

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Missing or Broken Required Mirror26709

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Tires

Insufficient Tire Tread Depth27465

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Exhaust and Emissions

Exhaust Modified to Be Louder27151

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Excessive Visible Smoke from Exhaust27153

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Missing, Modified, or Tampered Smog Control Device27156

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Safety Equipment

Non-Functioning or Absent Horn27000

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Missing or Defective Seatbelt27315(f)

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No Proof of Insurance in Vehicle16028(a)

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General Vehicle Condition

Vehicle Not Equipped as Required24002(b)

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Missing or Inadequate Fenders or Mudflaps27600

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Missing Bumper28071

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