Got pulled over on US-101 or I-280 through Silicon Valley? Cited on I-880 or the Lawrence Expressway during your commute? San Jose expressways and construction zones near downtown are heavily monitored by CHP.
Contest remotely — no lawyer, no court appearance, no rate hike.
Data from cases filed in San Jose over the past 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
More than the base fine. A 1–15 mph over ticket starts at $238, but Santa Clara County surcharges push the total to $490–$600+. Speed 26+ mph over and the fine roughly doubles. Then factor in 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.
A traffic infraction itself won't affect your H1B or green card application. However, a DMV point stays on your California driving record for 36 months and can affect your ability to rent cars, get insurance, or maintain employer-required clean driving records. Contesting remotely offers the best chance to avoid a conviction entirely—if the officer doesn't respond, the ticket is dismissed with no record.
Yes. US-101 through Cupertino, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale is Silicon Valley's main commute corridor. CHP patrols heavily during rush hours (7–9am, 4–7pm). Common citations include speeding, HOV violations, and unsafe lane changes. Our service is specifically designed for tech workers who can't take time off—you contest entirely by mail.
Yes. I-280 (the "Junipero Serra Freeway") is a scenic corridor with frequent CHP enforcement, especially near Cupertino/Sunnyvale exits. Speed limits vary (55–65 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.
Our service is ideal for tech employees with strict work schedules. You never visit the courthouse—everything is handled by mail. Santa Clara County courts are open 8:30am–4:30pm weekdays (same hours you're at work). TDismiss eliminates the conflict entirely. TDismiss files your defense; you stay at your desk.
Yes. Silicon Valley commute corridors (US-101 and I-280) have HOV lanes with active enforcement. Common defenses include faded lane markings, obscured entry-point signage, or officer misidentifying passenger count from distance. Many HOV tickets are dismissed when officers fail to file a written response within 30 days.
Santa Clara County has multiple traffic divisions: Hall of Justice (Downtown San Jose), Palo Alto, and Morgan Hill. 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 your home or office.
Yes. SR-87 (Guadalupe Parkway) cuts through central San Jose with frequent speed limit changes (55–65 mph). Officers often cite near the Civic Center and Arena exits. We challenge whether speed limit transitions had adequate warning and whether conditions actually warranted the citation under VC 22350 ("Basic Speed Law").
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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