
TRAFFIC
CITATIONS
The goal in issuing a motorist a traffic citation is to improve safety on our roadways. The CHP receives no funding from the issuance of traffic citations.
Traffic Citations
Traffic Citations can only be handled through the traffic court specified at the bottom of the form. If the violation(s) included a mechanical violation, which has been corrected, it may be brought to our station for verification prior to clearing it with the court. We do not charge for this verification and no appointment is required.
Mechanical or Equipment Ticket
Mechanical or Equipment Ticket
A mechanical or equipment ticket points out a fault of discrepancy with your vehicle. The discrepancy must be corrected and verified by a law enforcement officer before being returned to the issuing station. The verified ticket MUST be returned to the issuing station within 30 days. If this is not completed within the 30 days, the matter will be referred to the local court for processing. The issuing station's address is stamped on the back of the ticket.
Santa Barbara County Court Information
Resolve your citations online or by phone. It’s easy and convenient!
Individuals with traffic or minor infraction citations can resolve these cases any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online access is available here . Phone access is available by calling (805) 568-3959.
These systems are user-friendly and will prompt an individual making an inquiry to enter a case number, citation number or driver’s license number plus his or her date of birth to retrieve information about infraction cases pending before the court. The public can use these systems to:
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Locate and review basic information about citations
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Pay infraction fines and fees
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View future payment dates
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Sign up and pay for traffic violator school
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Get a one-time 30-day extension to resolve your citation
Counter Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Phone Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Figueroa Division
118 E. Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 568-3959
Santa Maria Division
312-M East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93456-5165
(805) 346-7550
Lompoc Division
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436-6967
(805) 737-5390 or 737-7789
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