[Hours, Directions, Locations] [Proof of Correction] [Traffic School] [ADA Accomodations] [Paying by Mail] [Payment Plans]

Hours, Directions, Locations

For information about the Lakeport Traffic Division, click here.
For information about the Clearlake Traffic Division, click here.
For information about the Clearlake City Hall, click here.


Lakeport Traffic Division: The Superior Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for court holidays. The office is located on the fourth floor at 255 North Forbes St., Lakeport 95453.

If traveling north on Highway 29, take the Scott's Valley/11th Street off ramp. Make a right at the end of the off-ramp, which is 11th Street. Continue on 11th Street to Forbes Street. Turn right on Forbes Street and continue to the courthouse located at 255 North Forbes Street.

From Highway 20, take Highway 29. Continue south on Highway 29 and take the Scott's Valley/11th Street off ramp. Make a left at the end of the off-ramp, which is 11th Street. Turn right on Forbes Street and continue to the courthouse located at 255 North Forbes Street at 3rd.

Clearlake Traffic Division: The Superior court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for court holidays. The office is located at 7000A South Center Drive in Clearlake, CA 95422.

From Highway 20, take Highway 53 south. Continue to Dam Road. Turn left on Dam Road and take an immediate left again on Dam Road Extension. Continue on Dam Road Extension to South Center Drive. Turn left at South Center Drive and continue to court facility located at 7000 A South Center Drive, which is the last building on the right.

From Highway 29, take Highway 53 north. Continue to Dam Road. Turn Right on Dam Road and take an immediate left on Dam Road Extension. Continue on Dam Road Extension to South Center Drive. Turn left at South Center Drive and continue to court facility located at 7000 A South Center Drive, which is the last building on the right.

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Proof of Correction

The amount of the fine for some proof-correctible violations may be reduced if proof is promptly obtained and shown to the Court.

Proof of correction can be obtained by visiting a law enforcement agency or DMV, depending on the type of violation, and having an agent fill out the certificate of correction located on the reverse side of your citation. Please note that some agencies will charge a fee to sign off your citation.

If you were cited for expired vehicle registration, expired license or no license in possession, you may have a representative from the Department of Motor Vehicles fill out the certificate of correction.

Proof of insurance cannot be signed-off by a law enforcement officer or agent from the DMV. It must be sent directly to the court clerk. If you did not have insurance at the time of the violation, and have now purchased insurance, you may be eligible for a reduced fine. Please contact a court clerk for more information.

Proof of correction must be received by the court along with a fee of $25 for each correctible violation on or before the due date indicated on your courtesy notice.
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Traffic School

You may be eligible for traffic school if you have not attended traffic school within the last 18 months. To sign up for traffic school, you must pay your fine plus a 52 dollar administrative fee, either by mail, in person, or using this system.

Upon payment, you will be given 90 days to complete a DMV-approved or approved on-line traffic school and return proof of completion to the court. Extensions will not be granted. If you fail to submit proof by the due date, a conviction will be reported to the DMV and a point will be added to your driving record. The school will charge a fee that is in addition to the amount paid to the court. To find a DMV licensed Internet, Home Study or Classroom traffic violator school acceptable by the court, simply search the DMV's Traffic School Provider look-up system at: www.dmv.ca.gov/oling2/welcome.do. YOU MUST USE THIS WEBSITE OR YOUR TRAFFIC SCHOOL COMPLETION MAY BE REJECTED. If you are a minor or are cited with a misdemeanor you must appear in court. At the hearing you may request traffic school. The judge will determine whether or not you may attend.

Holders of commercial drivers licenses are prohibited from attending traffic school, pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 42005, even if they were driving a non-commercial vehicle at the time of the violation.

You are also not eligible for traffic school if you are charged with an alcohol or drug-related offense. You are not eligible for traffic school if you are charged with a two-point violation.

For more information, you may call the court and speak with a clerk. For tickets filed with the Lakeport Traffic Division, call 707-263-2374. For tickets filed with the Clearlake Traffic Division, call 707-994-6598.
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ADA Accomodations

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you will need to call the Courts and speak with a clerk. You may speak with a clerk between 8am and 4pm at 707-263-2374 for Lakeport or 707-994-6598 for Clearlake.
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Paying by Mail

If you would like to pay by check or money order, send your payment in full to the Court at the address indicated on your courtesy notice. Please write your case number on your check or money order. Do not mail cash. Partial payments are not accepted.

Please note that there is a $25 fee added for checks returned unpaid by the bank. You will be mailed a notice approximately 30 days after the check is returned.

Failure to pay by the due date may result in further action and additional costs. No extensions will be granted.

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Payment Plans

To arrange a payment plan, please visit or call the Division of the Superior Court that issued your Courtesy Notice, whether on the fourth floor at 255 North Forbes St. in Lakeport, or at 7000A South Center Drive in Clearlake.
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