Traffic Tickets: General Information

Traffic Tickets: General Information

Traffic tickets (or citations) are used for minor traffic violations such as speeding, running a stop sign, and following too closely. These tickets are issued by the Utah Highway Patrol, county sheriffs' offices, and municipal police departments. A ticket lists your name and address, your driver's license number, and your violation. A ticket also lists the following:

the name and location of the court that will decide your case; the deadline by which you must pay the fine or schedule a court hearing; and what you must to do respond to the ticket.

Your ticket should tell you the statute or code number of the violation you are being charged with. If you were cited under state law, you can look at the Utah Code online. The Utah State Law Library website describes how to find Utah city and county codes online. Traffic tickets can impact your driver's license and your insurance rates. Most traffic offenses are classified as infractions (no imprisonment and fines up to $750) or class C misdemeanors, (maximum imprisonment of 90 days and fines up to $750). Some traffic offenses, such as drunk driving, are classified as more serious offenses that have the possibility of longer terms of imprisonment and higher fines.

The Uniform Fine/Bail Forfeiture Schedule and the Bail Schedule for Justice Courts provide information about the fine or bail for each offense. This is what the judge uses to determine the fine or bail for the offense.

Online Traffic School

Traffic School for minor traffic violations received in Lindon City is available online. You must contact the Lindon Justice Court to verify that you qualify for Traffic School. Please contact the Lindon Justice Court Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (801) 785-1971. You will need to register in person with the Lindon Justice Court before you are able to take traffic school. The cost for traffic school is $60 in addition to the fine for the ticket. Click Here to access the on-line traffic school site.

More Information on Traffic Tickets

Utah Point System

Clearing Your Driving Record

Disputing Your Ticket

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