Got a Speed Camera Ticket in Los Angeles? What AB 645 Means
California’s AB 645 speed camera pilot is now enforcing in Los Angeles. Here is how the fines work, why these civil tickets put no points on your license, and how camera citations get contested — from calibration records to signage challenges.
Red Light Camera Tickets Just Changed in California (SB 720)
Red light camera tickets are now civil offenses in California — first-time violations capped at $100, and the ticket follows the vehicle, not the driver. What changed, what it means for your record, and how the new challenge process works.
Trial by Written Declaration: California’s Fight-From-Home Option
Vehicle Code 40902 lets you fight an infraction ticket entirely by mail with form TR-205 — no courtroom visit, and a brand-new trial if you lose. How the process works step by step, who qualifies, and the mistakes that sink written declarations.
Can You Fight a Traffic Ticket After You’ve Already Paid It in California?
Paid the fine and now regretting it? Here is the hard truth about what paying means in California — it is usually treated as a conviction — plus the narrow, time-limited exceptions that can sometimes reopen a case, and why you should always check your options before you pay.
How Long Does a Traffic Ticket Stay on Your California Driving Record?
Most moving violations follow you for 3 years and 3 months — and the fine is only the start. This guide breaks down the DMV point system, how insurers use your record, and what a dismissal by trial by written declaration means for your history.
HOV Lane Ticket in California (VC 21655.5): Fines and Real Defenses
A carpool-lane ticket in California can cost close to $500 once penalty assessments pile on. Here is what VC 21655.5 actually requires, who counts as an occupant, and the defenses that hold up — from motorcycle exemptions to signage problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the United Traffic Tickets blog cover?
Plain-English articles about California traffic tickets: fine amounts, DMV points, how long tickets stay on your record, trial by written declaration (form TR-205), and defenses for common violations like speeding, red-light, cell phone, and HOV lane tickets.
Is United Traffic Tickets a law firm?
No. United Traffic Tickets provides document preparation and case-tracking services for traffic tickets, with attorney review before filing. It does not provide legal advice, is not a law firm, and does not guarantee results.
How much does it cost to fight a ticket?
United Traffic Tickets charges a flat $199 fee for eligible ticket defense by trial by written declaration. You can start with a free ticket scan to find out whether a fight makes sense for your citation.
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