If you received a traffic ticket, it means that you will probably have to pay some type of a fine. If you decide to contest the ticket, this is going to eat up more of your time, and if you happen to lose the ticket, you are going to have to track down the traffic citation number so that you can gather all of the information from the ticket.
Fortunately, obtaining a traffic citation number is not too difficult as municipalities keep a record of traffic citations. If you do a little research, you should be able to find the information that you need.
Where Did The Ticket Occur?
One of the first steps that you need to take is to remember the location where you received the ticket. That location will be the jurisdiction that handles your specific traffic citation. To do this, you’ll need to run a search on the internet with the “name of the county” and the keywords “traffic ticket.” This should bring up a few listings that show the words “traffic ticket,” “infraction cases” or “infraction” in their titles. Typically, you will click on the website for the District Court or Superior Court where they handle traffic citations. You will have to do this type of research to determine which government branch is in charge of handling these cases.
Reviewing The Court Website
When you reach a website that looks correct, you’ll have to see if the website has an online search function. If they do, you should be able to enter items like your license plate number, your driver’s license number or your name to find your specific traffic citation.
If the website doesn’t have a search function, you’ll need to call their office and request instructions. There should be an area on the website that shows “contact” information. Find their phone number and call the number. You’ll want to be ready to give them ways to identify you if they ask for personal information. In some cases, their lines may be busy and you might have to stay on hold until they can assist you.
Strict Deadlines
You must pay any fees related to your traffic citation within a specific period of time. The sooner you find your traffic citation number and the information that you need, the faster you can deal with your ticket and have it behind you.
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