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Got a traffic ticket?
Here’s what to do next.

Pick your city and see your four real options in about 30 seconds — pay it, contest it yourself, take traffic school, or hire a lawyer. Where to pay, what it really costs, and the official links, all in one place.

Independent guide. Not a law firm. Not legal advice.

⏱ 30-second answerEvery guide opens with what to do, before the detail.
🔗 Official links onlyWe send you to the court or agency named on your ticket.
✅ Checked by handCity pages carry a “last verified” date — and say what is still unverified.

Every city page answers the same 6 questions

Same order, same plain language, so you always know where to look:

1Where do I pay it?
2How much will it really cost?
3Should I fight it or just pay?
4Can traffic school save my record?
5Do I need a lawyer?
6Do I have to go to court?

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Informational only, not legal advice. Always confirm details with the court named on your ticket.