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How to Dismiss a Traffic Ticket in California (2025 Guide)

December 15, 2025·8 min read·Traffic School

Can You Really Dismiss a Traffic Ticket?

Yes — in most cases, if you received a traffic citation in California, you can attend a DMV-approved Traffic Violator School to mask the violation. This means the point won't appear on your public driving record, which can help you avoid insurance rate increases.

Who's Eligible?

You may be eligible for traffic school if:

  • You have a valid California driver's license
  • The violation occurred while driving a non-commercial vehicle
  • The offense is an eligible infraction (most moving violations qualify)
  • You haven't attended traffic school for a ticket received in the past 18 months
  • The court hasn't specifically excluded you
  • Common Eligible Violations

  • Speeding (most common)
  • Running a red light or stop sign
  • Improper lane change
  • Following too closely
  • Cell phone violations
  • Not wearing a seatbelt
  • How the Process Works

    Step 1: Request Traffic School from the Court

    After receiving your ticket, you'll need to request permission from the court to attend traffic school. You can typically do this:

  • Online through the court's website
  • By mail with your ticket payment
  • In person at the courthouse
  • Step 2: Pay the Ticket Fine + Administrative Fee

    You must pay the full bail amount (fine) PLUS an administrative fee (usually $52-$65). The traffic school option costs more upfront but saves you from insurance increases that can cost hundreds per year.

    Step 3: Complete a DMV-Licensed Traffic School Course

    This is where we come in. FasTrak Roadside offers a DMV-licensed online traffic school course for just $39.99 — available in both English and Spanish.

    Our course is:

  • 100% online and self-paced
  • DMV-licensed and court-accepted statewide
  • Works on phone, tablet, or computer
  • Certificate reported electronically to DMV via TVCC
  • Step 4: Certificate Sent to DMV

    Once you complete the course, we report your completion directly to the DMV through the TVCC (Traffic Violator Course Committee) system. You don't need to mail anything.

    How Much Can You Save?

    A single point on your driving record can increase your insurance premiums by 20-30%. For the average California driver paying $2,000/year in premiums, that's an extra $400-$600 per year for three years.

    Traffic school cost: $39.99 (our course) + court admin fee (~$60) = ~$100 total

    Insurance savings: $1,200-$1,800 over three years

    That's a 12x return on investment.

    Start Your Course Today

    Don't let a traffic ticket cost you thousands in higher insurance. Start your traffic school course now →


    FasTrak Roadside is a California DMV-Licensed Traffic Violator School and a subsidiary of FasTrak Insurance Solutions.

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