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In 2023, the Superior Court of Kings County launched MyCitations to help people struggling to pay their citations. This online tool is free and does not require a personal appearance. Simply log-on, answer a series of brief questions, and submit a request for reduction in the amount owed, a payment plan, or more time to pay. Community service may also be an option.

Get started here: https://mycitations.courts.ca.gov/atp

Traffic Court

Traffic Court deals with violation of traffic laws and other minor offenses of state and county ordinances. These violations are considered infractions and include, for example: speeding, cell phone violations, expired registration on vehicles, to vehicle equipment needing repair or correction. Infractions are enforced by citations issued by law enforcement or those that have the authority to issue. Punishment for infractions result in an imposition of fines only and do not carry any type of jail time. Failure to pay traffic fines when due or respond to a citation by the Appear by Date can lead to additional penalties including the imposition of a civil assessment fee and a DMV hold placed on your driver’s license.

Contact information

Superior Court of Kings County, Traffic Division
1640 Kings County Drive
Hanford, Ca. 93230
559.582.1010 option 1

NOTE: When contacting the Clerk's Office for information about traffic citations, please have your citation number ready. This will allow the Clerk to access your case quickly and provide the needed information in a timely fashion. Your citation number is listed on the citation issued and/or on the Courtesy Notice mailed (eff. 03/2019) to you at the address provided on the original citation.

Can't afford to pay?

If you cannot afford to pay the full amount of a fine for an infraction offense (including most traffic tickets), you may ask the court to reduce the amount you owe based on your ability to pay in setting the total amount due online or in-person at any point before your fines and fees are fully paid. 

The MyCitations online tool allows you to enter a plea and make an ability to pay request on eligible infractions. In addition to requesting a reduction, you can request a payment plan, more time to pay, or ask to complete community service in lieu of paying fines and fees.

Fines and fees owed from a misdemeanor or felony offense are not eligible to request a reduction.

Do not use the online tool if you want to:

1) Contest the citation

2) Attend traffic school

3) Get a dismissal or reduction of charges with proof of correction

MyCitations

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Watch the video below to help you through the process of MyCitations


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