San Benito County Traffic Courts

If you found yourself getting a traffic ticket in San Benito County, CA, there is only 1 designated courthouse for handling San Benito traffic court tickets. It is the Hollister traffic court.

Types of Violations
Your citation may include the following types of violations:

Infraction Violations
An infraction is a violation of, or failure to comply with, certain provisions of the Vehicle Code, local ordinance or other law or statute. An infraction is not punishable by imprisonment; the maximum sentence on most infractions is a $250 fine (plus assessments and fees). You may not be sentenced to alternate jail time on an infraction and cannot have a trial by jury unless an infraction is combined with a misdemeanor charge.

Misdemeanor Violations
Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this state, misdemeanor offenses are punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding $1000 (plus assessments and fees), or by both.

Mandatory Appearance
You may have been cited for a violation which requires you to appear in court. If proof is also required, you must bring the proof to your scheduled appearance date. Failure to appear may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest and a hold being placed on your driver’s license. Mandatory appearance citations cannot be paid without first appearing in court.

Proof Of Correction (POC)
Proof of Correction is a “Fix It” citation. It allows you to show the violation has been corrected and to pay a mandated Proof of Correction fee.

For more information about the location of the San Benito traffic courthouse, their contact information, and hours operations, please see below.

Hollister Traffic Court

The Hollister traffic court is located on Fourth Street and is the location for all traffic ticket violations in the Hollister area and surrounding vicinity.

Here is the official website for the Hollister, San Benito traffic court:

San Benito County Superior Court of California – 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Phone: 831-636-4057 Opt 2

How to Beat a San Benito Traffic Court Ticket

San Benito County Speeding Tickets

The lights are flashing, the siren is blaring and you just handed the traffic officer your license, registration and proof of insurance. All because you were driving over the speed limit. Again! It doesn’t feel great does it? Don’t despair though, getting caught is always a wake-up call but the good news is that fighting a speeding ticket is not too difficult under the right circumstances.

San Benito County Red Light Tickets

Fighting a red light ticket may be easier than you’d ever think! But first, you’ll want to make double sure that all of the information reflected on the ticket is actually accurate. Unfortunately, with the rise of fraud and identity theft, there have been some cases of con-artists mailing out falsified tickets. Check your name, address and vehicle information closely for anything that seems missing or incorrect. Once you’re sure it is a legitimate document, you can begin to examine various forms of defense and move forward with contesting a red light ticket.

San Benito County Cell Phone Tickets

We all know the feeling. You’re multi-tasking your way through a busy morning and you quickly use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel of a car. Suddenly highway patrol magically appears out of nowhere, pulls you over and slaps you with a cell phone ticket. As you watch them drive away it’s easy to give in to the despair and just pay up. However, fighting a cell phone ticket is actually a little simpler than you may think, especially if you’ve done a few key things correctly.

Summary:
Use this page to understand San Benito traffic court basics—how notices work, typical deadlines, and which ticket-response paths can reduce points or avoid a court appearance.
FAQ: What is a courtesy notice? — A notice from the court listing charges, amounts due, and available options.
FAQ: Can I fight without going to court? — Many drivers use Trial by Written Declaration for eligible infractions.
FAQ: What if I need more time? — You may be able to request an extension before your due date; policies vary by court.
FAQ: If I lose by declaration, is there another chance? — You may request a trial de novo (new trial) within the allowed window.