Got pulled over on Business 80 or I-5 through downtown Sacramento? Cited near the Capitol on surface streets or in a school zone? Construction corridors along I-80 and the downtown grid see consistent CHP enforcement year-round.
Contest remotely — no lawyer, no court appearance, no rate hike.
Data from cases filed in Sacramento over the past 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
More than the base fine suggests. A 1–15 mph over ticket starts at $238 in California, but Sacramento County surcharges push the total to $490–$600+. Speed 26+ mph over and the fine roughly doubles. Then add 1–3 years of insurance rate increases — most drivers end up paying $2,000–$4,000 over time. Contesting and winning avoids the conviction entirely, including the rate hike.
Yes. Our service eliminates court appearances entirely. Sacramento County courthouses are open 8:30am–4:30pm weekdays (same hours you're at the Capitol or state office). TDismiss handles everything by mail. TDismiss files your defense; you stay at your desk.
Yes. Business 80 (Capital City Freeway) is Sacramento's main commute corridor, connecting Downtown to Arden/Natomas. CHP patrols heavily during rush hours (7–9am, 4–7pm). Common citations include speeding and unsafe lane changes. Our service is specifically designed for commuters who can't take time off—you contest entirely by mail.
Yes. I-5 North near Sacramento (especially Elk Grove to Natomas stretch) is heavily patrolled. Speed limits vary (55–70 mph), and officers often cite during transition zones. Contesting remotely lets you challenge the officer's speed measurement method, calibration records, and whether visual contact was maintained.
Yes. Automated red-light cameras at Madison/I-80 (near Arden Fair Mall) are a known enforcement point. Common defenses include challenging yellow-light timing (California requires minimum intervals based on speed limit), arguing you were already in the intersection when the light turned red, or questioning camera calibration. Many camera tickets are dismissed when the city fails to provide proper certification.
Yes. US-50 East (heading toward Tahoe) is a popular weekend route with active CHP enforcement, especially near Sunrise Blvd and Folsom exits. Citations for speeding, HOV violations, and unsafe lane changes are common. Our service is ideal—you contest by mail from home, no need to drive back to Sacramento.
Yes. Capitol Mall and surrounding downtown streets have heavy enforcement for speeding, cell phone use, and red light violations. Our service is designed for state employees and downtown workers who can't miss work. You contest entirely by mail; TDismiss files your defense for $89.
Sacramento County has 3 active courthouse locations: Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse (720 9th Street, downtown Sacramento), William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse (3341 Power Inn Road), and Carol Miller Justice Center (301 Bicentennial Circle, southeast Sacramento — handles South Area traffic matters). Your citation lists the court code, but by contesting remotely, you don't go to any of them. TDismiss files your defense by mail; you never leave home.
Your "courtesy notice" lists a due date—typically 21–30 days from the citation date, sometimes up to 45 days. You must pay, appear, or request a remote written contest before that deadline. Missing it triggers a failure-to-appear (FTA) charge under VC 40508, adding $300+ to your fine and placing a DMV hold on your license.
A moving violation conviction adds 1 DMV point, which stays for 36 months. Insurance companies check your record at renewal and typically raise premiums 20–40% for a single point. Avoiding the conviction through a successful contest prevents the point entirely. Even reducing to a non-moving violation (0 points) protects your rate.
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