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Los Angeles County traffic tickets are heard at 17 courthouses of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County; check your citation or notice for yours. Search, pay, request an extension or contest online at lacourt.ca.gov, or call the Traffic Call Center at (213) 633-6300.
Which courthouses hear traffic cases?
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County lists 17 courthouses that hear traffic cases. Check your citation or notice for yours.
| Courthouse | Address |
|---|---|
| Beverly Hills | 9355 Burton Way |
| Chatsworth | 9425 Penfield Ave. |
| Compton | 200 West Compton Blvd. |
| Downey | 7500 East Imperial Highway |
| El Monte | 11234 East Valley Blvd. |
| Glendale | 600 East Broadway |
| Governor George Deukmejian, Long Beach | 275 Magnolia |
| Inglewood | 1 Regent Street |
| Metropolitan, Los Angeles | 1945 South Hill Street, 90007 |
| Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley, Lancaster | 42011 4th Street West |
| Pasadena | 300 East Walnut St. |
| San Fernando | 900 Third Street |
| Santa Clarita | 23747 West Valencia Blvd |
| Santa Monica | 1725 Main Street |
| Torrance | 825 Maple Ave. |
| Van Nuys Courthouse West | 14400 Erwin Street Mall |
| West Covina | 1427 West Covina Parkway |
The court's directory is the source for this list. Confirm the address of your courthouse there before you travel.
How do you contact the court?
The court's Traffic Call Center is (213) 633-6300, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. For everything else, start with the court's traffic page at lacourt.ca.gov/pages/lp/traffic. Other phone numbers appear on third-party directories, but this guide uses only the court's own.
What can you do online?
The court's traffic page lists these online services:
- Search for a ticket.
- Pay.
- Request an extension.
- Contest.
- Make an ability-to-pay request.
- Schedule hearings and appointments.
- Request traffic school.
The page also links the "CourtHelp for Traffic Citations" tool. This guide does not describe how each service works, because the details sit on the court's pages and change. Do the work before your due date.
How do you find your ticket without the citation?
The court's traffic page lists a ticket search among its online services. If your citation is lost, start there and check which courthouse the case is assigned to; the page shows which details the search accepts. If you cannot find it online, call the Traffic Call Center before the due date.
What are your options on a Los Angeles ticket?
You have the statewide options: pay, ask for traffic school, or contest in court or in writing.
- Pay. Paying in full is a bail forfeiture: the conviction is reported to the DMV, and the chance to contest ends.
- Traffic school. If you are eligible, a court may hold the conviction confidential under VC 41501, and only one conviction within 18 months will be held confidential. See traffic school or fighting the ticket.
- Contest. Ask for a trial, or contest in writing by trial by written declaration.
Before you search or call, have your citation number, driver's license number and due date in front of you. Online requests for an extension or an ability-to-pay review must be made before the due date, since options narrow once it passes. Keep a copy of every confirmation.
The amount depends on the violation. Use the ticket cost calculator for the statewide schedule, and confirm with the court. If you miss your date, read about failure to appear.
Other courts: traffic courts index, Santa Clara County, San Francisco and Sacramento. Back to the guide home page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Los Angeles traffic court phone number?
The court's Traffic Call Center number is (213) 633-6300. It is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Other numbers appear on third-party sites, and some conflict with each other. Use the court's own page, lacourt.ca.gov/pages/lp/traffic, to confirm the number before you call.
Can I get an extension on an LA ticket?
The court's traffic page lists requesting an extension among its online services. Ask the court how long an extension can last and the cutoff date for requesting one. Request it before your due date, because options narrow after it passes. Keep a confirmation of your request.
Which courthouse do I go to?
Check your citation or notice for the courthouse. The court's directory lists 17 courthouses that hear traffic cases, from Beverly Hills to Lancaster. Do not choose by distance. If the citation does not show it, search for your case on the court's website.
Can I contest an LA ticket online?
The court's traffic page lists contesting among its online services, along with searching for a ticket, paying, ability-to-pay requests, hearings and appointments, and traffic school. The court also offers a CourtHelp for Traffic Citations online tool. Check the page for what applies to your violation, and watch your due date.
Last reviewed · Reviewed by the California Ticket Guide editorial team