Santa Clara Traffic Court
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Santa Clara County Traffic Court
If you found yourself getting a traffic ticket in Santa Clara County, CA, there are only 2 designated courthouses for handling Santa Clara traffic court tickets. This includes Santa Clara traffic court and Morgan Hill traffic court.
Santa Clara Traffic Court
The Santa Clara traffic court is located on Homestead Road and is the location for all traffic ticket violations in the Santa Clara area and surrounding vicinity.
Here is the official website for the Santa Clara traffic court:
Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse – 1095 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: (408) 556-3000
Morgan Hill Traffic Court
The Morgan Hill traffic court is located on Diana Avenue and is the location for all traffic ticket violations in the Morgan Hill area and surrounding vicinity.
Here is the official website for the Morgan Hill, Santa Clara traffic court:
Santa Clara South County Morgan Hill Courthouse – 301 Diana Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 695-5000
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Photograph your ticket & license.
*If you don’t have your ticket handy, it’s okay — you can still start the process and just add it later!
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Provide info through guided questions.
*Be sure to quickly add as many notes about the stop as you can so you don’t leave out any important details!
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Sign & send your defense to court.
*We will send you a completed packet for the court that just needs your signature and a stamp!
Violations Handled at Santa Clara Court
Your citation may include any Santa Clara county traffic ticket, but the following types of violations are quite common:
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 locations of the Santa Clara traffic courthouses, their contact information, and hours operations, please see above.
How to Beat a Santa Clara Traffic Court Ticket
Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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.
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Tickets We Are Unable to Help With:
Parking Tickets
Past Due Tickets
No Driver’s License
Out-of-State Tickets
Misdemeanor Tickets
Tickets Already on Your Record
Driving Under the Influence (DUIs)
