Fight Your Modesto Traffic Ticket

Got cited on CA-99 through Modesto — the city's primary CHP enforcement corridor where speed patrols run daily between the Stanislaus County line and downtown? Pulled over on McHenry Avenue or Briggsmore Avenue, two of MPD's most-ticketed surface streets? Driving CA-132 (Yosemite Boulevard) through the West Side sees consistent afternoon enforcement near school zones.

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How It Works

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Submit your ticket info

Enter your citation details on our secure intake page. Takes under 5 minutes.

2

We prepare your declaration

We draft a Trial by Written Declaration tailored to your citation and Modesto court.

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We file — you stay home

We handle filing and delivery. No court appearance required at any point.

Courts We Serve in Modesto

Stanislaus County Superior Court accepts written defense filings — an effective option for contesting your Modesto ticket without a court visit.

  • Stanislaus County Superior Court — Main Courthouse (800 11th Street, Modesto)
  • Stanislaus County Superior Court — Ceres Branch (2744 2nd Street, Ceres)

Modesto traffic tickets typically start at a $238 base fine but climb to $490–$1,000+ after California's mandatory penalty assessments. A moving violation adds 1 DMV point that stays on your record for 36 months — enough to trigger an insurance rate increase at your next renewal.

Common Traffic Tickets in Modesto

These are the most frequently cited violations in Modesto, CA. Click any to learn about fines, points, and defense options.

VC 22349(a)
Speeding on Highway
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VC 22350
Basic Speed Law
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VC 22450
Stop Sign Violation
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VC 23123
Cell Phone While Driving
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VC 22406
Commercial Vehicle Speed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Modesto Police Department (MPD) handles surface-street enforcement throughout the city — headquartered at 600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354, non-emergency: (209) 572-9500. CHP Modesto Area (3220 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95357, (209) 545-7440) patrols CA-99, CA-132, and other state highways through Stanislaus County. Both MPD and CHP citations are filed at Stanislaus County Superior Court — Main Courthouse (800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354).
Most Modesto citations go to Stanislaus County Superior Court — Main Courthouse at 800 11th Street, Modesto. Citations from the Ceres or south county area may go to the Ceres Branch. Both courthouses accept written defense declarations by mail — you don't need to appear in person.
Yes. CHP citations issued on state highways are contestable through Trial by Written Declaration just like city police tickets. CHP officers follow the same 25-day response window. If the officer fails to respond to the court within that period, the ticket is automatically dismissed regardless of the underlying facts.
Modesto previously operated a red light camera program but discontinued it. As of now, MPD enforces intersections manually — no automated camera citations are being issued in Modesto. For current enforcement questions, contact MPD non-emergency at (209) 572-9500.
Yes. McHenry Avenue (from Briggsmore Ave. north through the Sylvan area) and Briggsmore Avenue near the Vintage Faire Mall corridor are among MPD's most-patrolled surface streets — posted speed limits, traffic signal timing, and school zones along both corridors generate consistent citation volume. All MPD surface-street citations are filed at the Main Courthouse (800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354).

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