🛡️ Helping California Drivers Fight Traffic Tickets Statewide
    Before you pay, check your options

    Got a California traffic ticket?

    Upload your ticket to check your options, traffic school eligibility, deadlines, and possible next steps online.

    Takes about 60 seconds. No payment required.

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    Drivers Helped

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    Turn Around

    Avoid Points

    & Insurance Increase

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    No Court

    You don't have to figure this out alone.

    5 star rated by California drivers who wanted clearer ticket options without starting with a lawyer or court visit.

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    Ryan Patel

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    I tried asking ChatGPT, but I still didn’t know what forms to use or what to mail. @ClerkHero made it feel more organized.

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    Daniel R.

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    I was ready to just pay it, but I didn’t understand what it would do to my insurance. @ClerkHero helped me slow down and see my options first.

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    Noah Kim

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    The court paperwork and deadlines were honestly the most stressful part for me. @ClerkHero simplified everything into steps I could actually follow without feeling lost.

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    Priya S.

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    I liked that it didn’t start with pressure. It felt like a tool helping me understand my ticket before making a decision.

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    Chris M.

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    I mostly wanted to avoid missing the deadline. @ClerkHero helped me understand what mattered before I made a decision.

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    Anthony P.

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    It felt less stressful having everything broken into steps instead of trying to decode the ticket on my own.

    Before you pay

    It's not just the fine.

    A traffic ticket can affect more than today’s payment. Before you decide, check the things that usually matter most.

    Points on your DMV record

    A moving violation can affect your California driving record.

    Possible insurance increase

    The fine is not always the most expensive part of the ticket.

    Traffic school eligibility

    Violation type, timing, and court approval can change what is available.

    Court response deadline

    Missing the response window can create a bigger problem than the ticket.

    Written declaration fit

    Some tickets may qualify for a Trial by Written Declaration packet.

    Built for common California traffic tickets

    ClerkHero can review many California infractions, including speeding, red light, stop sign, cell phone, unsafe lane change, failure to yield, carpool lane, and equipment-related tickets.

    SpeedingRed LightStop SignCell Phone UseUnsafe Lane ChangeFailure to YieldCarpool LaneCVC 24252 Equipment

    Supports 200+ California violation types.

    Check My Options
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    How it works

    1. Step 1

      Upload your citation

      ClerkHero reads the ticket details, violation code, court, and deadline.

    2. Step 2

      Check your options

      See possible traffic school, insurance, deadline, and written declaration issues.

    3. Step 3

      Prepare your packet

      If eligible, ClerkHero helps organize the forms, declaration content, mailing instructions, and follow-up steps.

    Check My Ticket

    No app download. No law firm. Self-help document preparation from your browser.

    Free to check your ticket

    Upload your citation, review your options, and understand possible insurance, traffic school, and deadline issues before paying.

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    Flat $79.99 packet fee

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    No subscription

    No hidden add-ons

    Full refund if not dismissed

    If you decide to prepare a packet, ClerkHero charges a flat $79.99 fee for document preparation and filing guidance.

    “I uploaded my citation, understood my deadline, and knew what to mail without guessing.”
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    Jessica M.

    California driver

    Most drivers pay their ticket without realizing the long-term cost.

    ClerkHero helps you review your options before deciding what to do next.

    Check My Options

    Takes about 60 seconds — no payment required to check.

    Questions?

    Do I need to download an app?+

    No. ClerkHero works directly from your browser. You can upload your ticket, review your options, and prepare your documents online without downloading anything.

    Is ClerkHero a law firm?+

    No. ClerkHero is self-help document preparation software. We organize ticket information, prepare documents when eligible, and provide filing instructions. We do not provide legal advice or represent you in court.

    What happens after I upload my ticket?+

    ClerkHero reviews your ticket details, court deadline, violation code, and possible next steps before you decide whether to prepare a packet.

    Will I have to go to court?+

    Many California traffic infractions can be handled through Trial by Written Declaration, which is done by mail instead of an initial court appearance. Availability depends on your ticket and court.

    Can I still attend traffic school if I fight my ticket?+

    Possibly. Traffic school depends on your violation, driving record, timing, and court approval. ClerkHero helps flag potential traffic school risks before you decide your next step.

    What happens if my ticket doesn’t get dismissed?+

    Every ticket is different. If an eligible ticket is not dismissed after using ClerkHero, our refund policy may apply. We show the details before payment so you can make an informed decision.

    How much does it cost?+

    ClerkHero charges a flat $79 fee. This includes your document preparation, filing instructions, mailing guidance, and follow-up steps. No subscriptions or hidden fees.

    What is Trial by Written Declaration?+

    Trial by Written Declaration (TR-205) is a California process that lets you contest certain traffic infractions entirely by mail instead of appearing in court.

    Why should I use ClerkHero?+

    Because paying a ticket without checking the consequences can be expensive. ClerkHero helps you understand deadlines, traffic school risk, insurance impact, and written declaration options before you decide.