Redding Traffic Tickets and Records

Redding traffic tickets are processed at the Shasta County Superior Court. As the county seat and largest city in Shasta County, Redding has about 93,000 residents. Citations issued by Redding PD, CHP, or county sheriff within city limits go to the county court. You can search for traffic tickets and pay fines through Shasta County court systems. The city also maintains parking citation info on its website. Respond to tickets on time to avoid late fees and license issues with the DMV. The court offers several ways to handle your case without appearing in person.

Shasta County Superior Court Traffic Division

All traffic tickets in Redding go to the Shasta County Superior Court. The court has a traffic division that handles citations and infractions from across the county. The main courthouse is in downtown Redding. You can pay fines, request traffic school, or appear for court at this location. The court website has details on hours, fees, and procedures for handling your Redding traffic ticket.

Shasta County court information is at shasta.courts.ca.gov. The site has info on traffic court procedures and contact details. Check your courtesy notice for specific instructions on where to go and how to handle your case. The court may offer online payment options or require you to pay by mail or in person depending on your ticket type.

The courthouse is in downtown Redding on Court Street. Parking is available in nearby lots and metered street spots. Bring your photo ID and citation when you visit. Security screens all visitors at the entrance. The traffic clerk window has specific hours for walk-ins. Call ahead or check the website if you have questions about your Redding traffic ticket before you go.

Redding Parking Citations

The City of Redding handles parking citations separately from moving violations. Parking tickets are processed by the city treasurer's office, not the county court. If you got a parking ticket in Redding, you need to follow the instructions on that citation. The city website has info on paying parking tickets at cityofredding.gov.

Parking citations are different from moving violations like speeding or running a stop sign. Parking tickets do not go on your DMV record. They do not affect your insurance. But you still need to pay them on time. If you ignore a parking ticket, the city can add late fees or send it to collections. Moving violations like speeding go to the county court, not the city treasurer.

Note: Parking citations are handled by the city, while traffic citations go to Shasta County Superior Court.

Search for Redding Traffic Tickets

Check your courtesy notice for info on how to search for your Redding traffic ticket. Shasta County may have online services or require you to call the court. The statewide portal at mycitations.courts.ca.gov works for many California counties once tickets are loaded. Use your citation number to search. The system shows your charge, due date, and fine amount.

If your ticket is very new, wait a week or two for it to enter the system. Most citations appear within 10 business days after the officer writes the ticket. If you cannot find your ticket online, call the court. Staff can search by your name and date of birth. Keep your citation number handy for all inquiries about your Redding traffic ticket.

To find your Redding traffic ticket, you need:

• Citation number from your ticket
• Your last name as spelled on the citation
• Date of birth for phone inquiries

How to Pay a Redding Traffic Ticket

You can pay your Redding traffic ticket by mail or in person. Check your courtesy notice for online payment options. Some Shasta County tickets can be paid online through the statewide portal or county systems. If online payment is available, you can use credit cards, debit cards, or e-checks. The system is open 24 hours.

To pay by mail, send a check or money order to the address on your courtesy notice. Write your citation number on the payment. Do not send cash. Your payment must arrive before the due date to avoid late fees. Mail takes time, so send it early. If you want proof, use certified mail with tracking.

In-person payment is accepted at the Shasta County courthouse in Redding. Bring your citation and payment. The clerk takes cash, checks, money orders, and cards. You get a receipt on the spot. If you cannot pay the full amount, ask about a payment plan. The court may approve monthly payments if you qualify. Request a plan before your due date to avoid penalties.

Note: Paying the fine is the same as pleading guilty and the conviction goes on your DMV record.

Traffic School for Redding Tickets

Traffic school can keep your ticket off your insurance record. The conviction still goes on your DMV record, but insurers cannot see it. This helps avoid rate increases. You must meet certain rules to qualify. You need a valid driver license. The ticket must be for one point. You cannot have attended traffic school in the last 18 months. Speeding over 100 mph does not qualify. Commercial drivers cannot use traffic school for tickets in a commercial vehicle.

Request traffic school before your court date or by the deadline on your courtesy notice. You can request it in person at the clerk window or through available online systems. Once approved, you pay the full fine plus a traffic school fee. The court gives you a deadline to finish the course. Most people do an online course that takes about eight hours. You work at your own pace.

After you finish, the school sends proof to the court. Make sure this happens before the deadline. If you miss it, your Redding ticket goes on your insurance record anyway. The DMV keeps the ticket on file for three years. Insurance will not see it if you complete traffic school on time. You can only use traffic school once every 18 months in California.

Fight a Redding Traffic Ticket

You can contest any traffic ticket by pleading not guilty. You have two trial options. One is an in-person trial where you appear before a judge. The other is a trial by written declaration where you submit your case on paper and the officer does the same. The judge reads both sides and makes a decision without a hearing. Many people choose the written option to save time.

To contest your Redding ticket, check the not guilty box on your citation and mail it back. Or submit your plea in person at the clerk window. The court will set a trial date for in-person hearings or send instructions for a written trial. For a written trial, fill out form TR-205 and submit it with bail. Bail is the full fine. If you win, you get it back. If you lose, it pays the fine. The form is at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov.

If you lose a written trial, you can ask for a new trial in person. This is called a trial de novo. It is a fresh start. The judge does not know about the first trial. If you lose the second trial, you have 30 days to file an appeal. Appeals are complex and usually need a lawyer. For most tickets, the written trial is a good first step to fight without hiring help.

California law allows written trials under Vehicle Code § 40902. The statewide portal at mycitations.courts.ca.gov may support written trials for Shasta County. The site guides you through each step and lets you upload your statement and evidence.

Traffic Tickets and Your Driver Record

Every traffic conviction in California goes on your driver record at the DMV. This record is public. Insurance companies see it when they check your driving history. Points from tickets can raise your rates or cancel your policy. Too many points can suspend your license. A one-point ticket stays on your record for three years. A two-point violation stays for seven years. DUI stays for ten years.

You can get a copy of your driver record from the DMV. The online version costs $2. Go to dmv.ca.gov to order it. You can print it right away. This record shows all your tickets, accidents, and license actions. If you see a mistake, contact the DMV to fix it. You may need proof from the court if a Redding ticket should have been dismissed.

Insurance companies check your record when you renew or apply. One ticket may not hurt much. Multiple tickets in a short time will raise your rates. Traffic school can hide one ticket every 18 months from insurance. The DMV still sees the ticket and counts the point toward suspension, but insurance cannot access that specific conviction. This helps keep rates down.

Under Vehicle Code § 1808, your driver record is public. Employers and others can request it. The DMV charges $5 for mail requests or $2 online. All reportable violations appear for the retention period set by law.

Shasta County Traffic Ticket Records

Redding is the county seat of Shasta County. All traffic tickets from the city go through the county superior court. The court processes citations from cities and unincorporated areas across the county. For full details on court locations, traffic division hours, fees, and payment options, visit the Shasta County traffic ticket records page.

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