Information about Traffic Cases

Responding to a Traffic Ticket

Plead Guilty and Pay Fine

Plead Guilty with Explanation

Apply for Driver Safety Course

Plead Not Guilty and Request a Trial

No Insurance Cases

Expired License, Registration, or Inspection Cases

Children and Minors with Tickets

Convictions

Failure to Appear on Your Court Date

Fines and Fees for Speeding Tickets

Fines and Fees for Other Traffic Tickets

Methods of Payment

Information Regarding the Texas Point System

Information Packet for Traffic Cases
(an Adobe Acrobat file containing all of the information and forms for Traffic Cases offered here)

General Information

This information is furnished to you to provide basic information relative to the law governing procedures for cases in the Harris County Justice Courts.

The Harris County Justices of the Peace and the Clerks of the Harris County Justice Courts are not allowed to give legal advice. You are urged to review the applicable laws and to consult an attorney of your choice for further information or answers to specific legal questions.

You have the right to a trial by a jury and to be represented by an attorney of your choice, or to represent yourself.

Traffic offenses, generally, are punishable by a fine of not more than $200.00 and all costs of court.

Disclaimer: The law is constantly changing and there may be times when the information on this web site will not be current. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. This information is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.