Traffic & Infractions
Traffic Court
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange Traffic Divisions process traffic and minor offense violations filed by law enforcement agencies within Orange County.
To conduct court business via online services, which includes requesting an extension, establishing a payment plan or making a payment, submitting electronic correspondence, submitting proof of correction electronically, reserving a court date, or setting up automatic reminders for your case(s), access My Court Portal as a guest user or create an account
To view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding My Court Portal, please click here.
You can also pay bail on your traffic citation if not past due, enroll in traffic school if eligible and request an extension online or through our automated phone system. You must have your OC Pay # available to utilize this service. Click here for more information on your OC Pay #.
Can I Pay My Ticket Online?
Online (internet) payment: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, EFT and Debit. This option is only available if paying on or before your original due date.
To conduct court business via online services, which includes requesting an extension, establishing a payment plan or making a payment, submitting electronic correspondence, submitting proof of correction electronically, reserving a court date, or setting up automatic reminders for your case(s), access My Court Portal as a guest user or create an account.
Note: Internet payments are not applicable to posting bail for a court trial, or trial by written declaration.
- Get My OC Pay #
- Please have your citation or case number available
- Your payment will be processed and a confirmation of payment will be available for printing
- The citation cannot be past due
In person:
Payments may be made in person at any of the four Criminal & Traffic Departments of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Click here for locations and hours.
By mail:
Checks and money orders only. DO NOT MAIL CASH. Checks and money orders should be made payable to "Clerk of the Court". To ensure your payment is credited to the correct case, include the case or citation number. All checks must be preprinted with the maker’s name. Mail payments to: Information Payment Center, P.O. Box 6040, Newport Beach, CA 92658-6040. Click here for the mail-in credit card payment form.
How Can I Request an Extension?
The clerk’s office is authorized to grant:
One (1) 45-day extension and an additional (1) 30-day second extension prior to any Failure to Appear action (Warrant, Department of Motor Vehicle Hold or Civil Assessment). This authorization applies to mandatory and forfeitable infractions. Further requests must be referred to court.
One (1) 30-day extension for completion of traffic school once traffic school fines and fees have been paid. This applies to traffic school ordered in court or processed in the clerk’s office.
One (1) 30-day extension on payment plans established under VC40510.5. This excludes payment plans on Traffic School.
In person: Requests may be made in person at any Justice Center. Click here for locations and hours.
Online (internet) extension: To conduct court business via online services, which includes requesting an extension, establishing a payment plan or making a payment, submitting electronic correspondence, submitting proof of correction electronically, reserving a court date, or setting up automatic reminders for your case(s), access My Court Portal as a guest user or create an account.
- You must have your OC Pay #
- Please have your citation or case number available
- No more than two extensions processed on your case
- No past or future scheduled court appearances
- You cannot have a failure to appear or Civil Assessment on the case
How Can I Request a Fine Reduction for Financial Hardship?
MyCitations is an online system that offers individuals the option to request a reduction for their infraction citation, particularly in cases where there is financial need. If you have a financial hardship and can show that you are unable to pay the full amount for a qualifying citation, you may request the court to consider your ability to pay. You may ask the court for a lower fine, payment plan, community service and/or more time to pay by completing the Ability to Pay form. A court official will review your request and the judgment/order will be sent to you via email or by USPS mail. Please click the link below to learn more.
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