Alameda County, California traffic ticket costs
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Uses California's statewide fine schedule.
Speeding ticket$234–$896depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$3,501+44% for about 3 years, state average
Points1–2for speeding
Traffic violator school (TVS)Yescan keep it off your record
Pay or look up your ticket ↗Add up my real cost
How much is a speeding ticket in Alameda County, California?
California lets some counties charge more than the statewide schedule, so your courtesy notice can differ. The notice is what you owe.[1]
Every fine on the California schedule →
What do other tickets cost in Alameda County?
10 other common tickets, using the California statewide schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- School zone$234–$486
- Work zone$363–$644
- Red light$486
- Stop sign$234
- Texting$158
- No insuranceIf you fix it: $25, to have it dismissed$896
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: $25, to have it dismissed$281
- Seat belt$158
- School bus$691
- Failure to yield$234
How do you reach Superior Court of California, County of Alameda?
Address
Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, 661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607[3][9] (One of three traffic court locations (Fremont, Oakland-WWM, Dublin-ECHOJ). See notes.)
Phone
510-627-4700[3][9]
Hours
Traffic in person: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Phone: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.[2][3]
Before you go: 6 more things to know about this court
- For traffic infractions the court posts the 2026 Judicial Council Statewide Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule. Its own local bail schedule (2024, eff. March 20, 2024) covers misdemeanors and felonies.[2]
- The traffic page's fine-breakdown example shows base $35.00, penalty assessment $104.00, night court fee $1.00, DMV fee $10.00, 20% surcharge $7.00, court security fee $40.00, total $197.00, and says $57.00 is added if traffic school is allowed.[2]
- Other traffic court locations: Fremont Hall of Justice, 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, 510-818-7500. Dublin - East County Hall of Justice, 5151 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568, 925-227-6700. Same-day walk-in court: Fremont on the 2nd Tuesday and Oakland Wiley W. Manuel on the 2nd Thursday of each month.[2]
- Trial by written declaration is available for Vehicle Code infractions by submitting a signed request or TR-205 with full bail on or before the courtesy notice due date. Not available for misdemeanors, accidents, or mandatory appearances. A court trial without posting bail is possible by first appearing for arraignment in walk-in court.[6]
- Traffic school: pay bail plus a non-refundable administration fee. Citation continued 90 days to complete. Speeding 25 mph and above is not eligible.[5]
- Ability to pay: MyCitations (https://mycitations.courts.ca.gov/atp) or form TR-320 at the Traffic Clerk's Office.[7]
What should you do with an Alameda County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Alameda County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Alameda County?
Alameda County uses the California statewide schedule, which lists $234–$896 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Some California counties may charge more than the state totals. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Alameda County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 510-627-4700.
Sources
Court sources (8)
- Alameda County Superior Court - Traffic, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Look Up and Pay Your Traffic Ticket, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Traffic School, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Contesting a Traffic Ticket, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Financial Hardship and Ability to Pay, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Fee and Bail Schedules, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
- Alameda County Superior Court - Locations & Contact Information, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
California law and DMV sources (3)
- Judicial Council of California, Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules, 2026 Edition (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.102) - Traffic Infraction Fixed Penalty Schedule, Speed Chart, Traffic Misdemeanor Schedule, VC 42009 appendix, Preface, Judicial Council of California (copy hosted by Superior Court of California, County of Fresno).
- California Courts Self-Help Guide - Traffic school, Judicial Council of California.
- Cal. Veh. Code §40508 (willful failure to appear / failure to pay is a misdemeanor), California Legislature (via FindLaw mirror, 'current as of January 01, 2026').
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).