Frequently Asked Questions

To make the ordeal of getting traffic violations in California as stress-free as possible, we have compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions.  For some folks who are not ’veterans’ at navigating the court system here in California, we hope this helps!

Who is 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com? We are a professional, legal document filing agency focusing exclusively on assisting drivers in processing Trial by Written Declarations to fix their red light, red light camera and other traffic tickets issued in the state of California. Our service is provided by Ticket Busters of California (TicketBust.com).

Do I have to personally go to the office of 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com to engage in the services? 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com staff strives to make it as easy and hassle free as possible for you to securely create an account and get the process started just by selecting Dismiss my Ticket . There is no need to actually come to our office to use our service.

"So I just got a traffic violation, what now?  There is no fine amount listed, just a court date." Look at the fine print (especially on the back of the traffic violation).  If you do not find the information you are looking for on the ticket, traffic violations always have some sort of contact information printed on them for the courts. Do not be afraid to call the court, they can actually be pretty helpful for general questions and it does not represent an admission of guilt just by making a phone call.

I cannot read what is on the Traffic Violation, what do I do? Many of us have gotten frustrated after that cop pulls away and ‘crumpled’ up traffic violations only to find later that it is now almost impossible to read all the fine print and handwritten notes. Don’t worry!  A "Notice to Appear" will be sent shortly to the address listed with your Driver’s License at DMV. You can also call the court listed on the ticket and they can clarify any information and expedite the mailing of the Notice to Appear.

What If I Believe the Cop was Wrong and I Want to Fight the Traffic Violation? Many drivers have received traffic violations that they believe are false and ‘want their day in court’. It is quite simple.  Simply call the court and say that you want to contest it.  Or, on the day that you are supposed to show up at court, simply tell them that you would like to have a trial. However, did you know that, with our process, you may never need to end up in court at all  We strive to get your traffic violation dismissed (using a process that includes a “Trial by Written Declaration”) rather than having our clients contest the violation in court.   Simply click on the button below to get started.

How do I begin the process of signing up with 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com? Simply proceed to the my Dismiss my Ticket link below to submit your information about your citation. After submitting your citation information, you will then print, sign, and send the 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com Engagement Letter and Trial by Written Declaration forms to our office to begin the process of contesting your red light ticket.

What is required of me after submitting my citation information online? After submitting your information using the Dismiss my Ticket link, you will then print out the TR-205, Trial by Written Declaration, and Engagement Letter. Read them over, understand what is required of you as a client of 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com, sign the blank documents and mail them to our office with a copy of your ticket.

How does 2FixYourRedLightTicket.com assist me in fighting my red light ticket? Upon receiving your documents, a ticket buster representative will call you to take your statement and facts about your citation. After completing your over-the-phone consultation with one of our representatives, we will then professionally document your statement of facts, process and file your completed Trial by Written Declaration with the court for consideration and dismissal of your traffic citation.

If I end up having to file a Trial De Novo, what happens when I get to court? The court bailiff or clerk will give some preliminary instructions and then check in those people appearing in court.  Then the cases will be called by a judge or a court commissioner who has, pursuant to Government Code Section 72190, been empowered to rule on infraction matters.  The court will listen to the statement of the sworn witness(es) against you, and you may question each witness.  You may then present your case to the court, and the court will rule on the matter.

What if I am found not guilty? Your bail deposit will be returned to you within 6-8 weeks.  Immediately after the trial, check with the clerk or bailiff to verify your address

What if I am found guilty? In most cases, the sentence imposed will be a fine not exceeding the amount of bail you have on deposit.  In some cases, the judge will find a defendant guilty but suspend the fine.  This means that your bail money will be returned, but a conviction will still show on your driving record.

What if I do not appear at the trial time? Your bail will be forfeited, and a conviction will show on your driving record as though you had paid your ticket.

What if I need to change my trial date? If it becomes necessary to change your court date, you may do so only once.  In order to do so you must send a letter or call the court at least 10 business days prior to your trial date in order to secure a new date.

How long will the trial take? Most trials take a very short amount of time, but you should plan to be at court for at least 2 ½ hours on that day.  Remember to check your trial date, division, and time.

Should my witnesses appear? If you have witnesses that are necessary for your defense you should have them subpoenaed to appear in court.  If you need subpoenas to order your witnesses to court, you usually can obtain the subpoenas from the Clerk’s Office at the court.  This should be done well in advance of your trial date.  Fill them out, have them served and filed with the court on or before your trial date.  Remember that the defendant cannot serve the subpoena and the persons served must be given reasonable advanced notice of the date and time to appear.

Should I bring evidence? If you have photos, diagrams, reports, or any other exhibits which you will be presenting at the time of trial, bring them with you on your trial date.

Will the officer who wrote the citation be in court? The officer will be subpoenaed to appear in court by the prosecutor.  In most cases, he or she will appear.  In some cases, unavoidable circumstances may prevent or delay his/her appearance.  If the witness(es) against you does not appear and you do appear, the violations will generally be dismissed.