Throughout the country cities and counties are turning to technology to assist in reducing traffic violations and resulting collisions, injuries and fatalities by installing cameras to monitor intersections and school zones. I can't make my scheduled contested hearing. Much better option is to hire a traffic lawyer, pay $150 to the lawyer, and hope they can make the ticket go away. will mail you a hearing-by mail packet to be completed by you and The summons will be mailed to the address on the face of the citation. You risk having your license terminated and additional demerit points on your driving record. WILL A TRAFFIC INFRACTION APPEAR ON MY DRIVING RECORD? As of July 28, 2019, new HOV lane laws went into effect increasing penalties for HOV and carpool lane violators in Washington State. No. Got a speeding ticket, 10mph over the limit. Ifyou receive aa copy of a criminal citation from a Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill or King County (on behalf of the City of Woodinville) police officer or in the mail, your court appearance is mandatory. Do HOV infractions raise your insurance rates? be issued a certificate. Archived post. For more information, contact the Kirkland Municipal Court at 425-587-3160. tickets and other infractions). In every case you will be required to pay court costs Where do I file a civil case, such as divorce or small claims? dismissed and not go on your driving record. The judge will then decide whether you committed the traffic infraction or not. I haven't sent the ticket in the mail, I'd rather do it all online if possible. What kind of hearing shall I choose? Your hearing will be conducted in a specific courtroom. Whether youre looking to dismiss a traffic infraction or reduce your auto insurance rates, your best option is the King County Washington Defensive Driving course. When a defendant requests a contested hearing, the defendant is not admitting guilt. Washington state transportation analysts say many HOV users would revert to solo travel if the special lanes were eliminated, resulting in jammed traffic in all lanes. Judge John Olson was unanimously appointed to the Kirkland Municipal Court by the Kirkland City Council in December 2019. INFRACTION PROCEDURES - Skagit County, Washington