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Traffic Violations

The civil infraction department handles tickets less than a misdemeanor charge. This department enters the tickets into the computer and gives you 10 days to answer the citation. If there is no response after the 10 days, a default judgment is entered which automatically finds you responsible and charges an additional $5.00. If the citation is still not paid, a 14 day notice will generate giving you an additional 2 weeks to pay the citation. If the ticket is still not paid, a license suspension is generated and adds an additional $45.00 plus 20% late fee. This department also schedules informal hearings and formal hearings. This department takes payment and also is allowed to give limited extensions for payments. For ticket information 24 hours a day (989) 831-7421. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I take care of a defective equipment ticket? A: Make sure the vehicle is properly fixed and take the ticket to the police department to be signed. You are responsible to make sure that the ticket gets to the court. Q: How many points does this put on my licenses? A: Contact your local Secretary of States Office for a point assessment. Q: What if I can not pay within 10 days? A: Sign your copy of the ticket in the appropriate box and mail the ticket in, this will give a 30 day extension. Q: How do I deny this ticket? A: Sign the ticket on the back at the bottom (where it states deny responsibility) and mail within 10 days. We will schedule an informal hearing with the magistrate and police officer. We will send a notice approximately 10 to 14 days before you need to be here. Q: Can I admit with an explanation by letter? A: Yes, sign your copy of the ticket on the back where it says "admit with an explanation" and send in a hand written explanation for the magistrate to read. We will send you his decision by mail. Q: What if I still don't agree with the Magistrate after the informal hearing? A: You may then post a bond for the amount of the ticket within 7 days. This is to assure us that you will return to court for a formal hearing with the Judge and the Prosecuting Attorney. Q: You suspended my license, how do I get it back? A: You need to pay the ticket in full and $25.00 additional for the clearance fee. This must be paid in cash. Take the clearance card to the Secretary of States Office for them to clear for you.