Contra Costa County, California traffic ticket costs
Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa?
Address
Walnut Creek Juvenile and Traffic Center, 640 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596[2][3]
Phone
(925) 608-1220[3]
Hours
Traffic phone line: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Clerk's office windows: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Walnut Creek building: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.[2][3]
Before you go: 8 more things to know about this court
- Other traffic locations: George D. Carroll Courthouse, 100 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805. Richard E. Arnason Justice Center, 1000 Center Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Department 50 hears Walnut Creek (trials 8:30 a.m., arraignments 9:30 a.m.) and Richmond (trials 1:30 p.m., arraignments 2:00 p.m.). Department 54 hears Pittsburg (8:30 a.m.).[2]
- Remote (Zoom) appearance: file form TR-128. Remote hearings are typically conducted on Fridays.[2]
- Traffic school: pay the fine plus a $67.00 administrative fee online, by mail, or at the clerk's office. Generally eligible if no California traffic school in the past 18 months and a valid license.[4]
- Failure to appear/pay: civil assessment of up to $100 and referral to collections (Linebarger). A civil assessment may be challenged by petition (TR-320).[2]
- Ability to pay: MyCitations online tool (https://mycitations.courts.ca.gov/atp) for fine reduction, payment plan, more time, or community service. Approved payment plans capped at $25/month. Paper options: TR-320. Payment-plan form TR-123.[5]
- The court discharged accountability for old traffic debt on January 17, 2024 and August 13, 2018 (orders and case list posted).[2]
- Court Traffic Portal: https://cmsportal.cc-courts.org/. The court does not handle parking tickets.[2]
- Trial by written declaration is not described on the court traffic pages read.[2]
What should you do with a Contra Costa County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (925) 608-1220.
Sources
Court sources (4)
- Contra Costa Superior Court - Traffic, Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa.
- Contra Costa Superior Court - Contact Us & Locations, Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa.
- Contra Costa Superior Court - Traffic School, Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa.
- Contra Costa Superior Court - Financial Hardship (Ability to Pay), Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa.
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).