How will a Red Light Ticket affect my driving record?
• If you choose to pay the bail amount for the citation, your bail will be forfeited and you do not have to appear in court. You will be convicted of the violation and it will appear on your record at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A point count will appear on your driving record for this offense and your insurance may be adversely affected. • Traffic School: You may be able to avoid the point count and adverse affect on your insurance by attending traffic school. You will need to contact the court to request traffic school. You must pay the bail amount, and you will be required to pay a nominal fee for traffic school. How can I contest the violation? • Court Trial: You can send a certified or registered letter no later than five days prior to the appearance date, or go to the court by the appearance date to request a court trial which will be scheduled for a future date. An officer and/or witnesses will be present to testify. You will be required to submit the bail amount and
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