Traffic Infractions- Effective January 1, 2023

How to respond

You must respond to the infraction within 30 days of the date of violation. You must respond in writing. Untimely hearing requests will not be processed and the risk the imposition of a statutory failure to respond fee.

Pay my Infraction

If you wish to pay the infraction, pay online or mail the infraction along with your payment (check or money order) made payable to:
SCDC 
3000 Rockefeller Ave. M/S 508
Everett, WA 98201

Checks or money orders must be in U.S. funds and payable to SCDC – DO NOT MAIL CASH

Payment Plan

If you would like a payment plan complete Signal Payment Plan application, mail the original application and payment to:

Signal Management Services

PO BOX 3101

Southeastern, PA 19398-3101 

Or call: 1-800-874-1958

Other Options

Alive at 25 Program

If you were under 25 years of age at the time you were cited with your infraction(s), you may request permission from the judge to attend a four-hour in-person interactive class designed for young drivers in exchange for a dismissal of your infraction(s) upon completion. Information about the class is available at www.sdc.coursestorm.com. If the judge grants permission, you will be required to pay $150.00 to register for the class and you must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and insurance at the time you attend. Request permission for this option by completing the reverse side of this form; the court must receive it by fax or mail at least 5 business days prior to your scheduled court date.

Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving

Operated in partnership with NSC, Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (ADD) is a six (6) hour multimedia course recommended for drivers age 21 and older with multiple traffic violations and those with poor driving behaviors who need a catalyst for positive change. The course is designed for court referrals and drivers who exhibit continuing patterns of risky and overly aggressive driving behaviors. This course requires Judicial approval for infraction or criminal matters. If the judge grants permission, you will be required to pay $150.00 to register for the class.

Relicensing Accountability Program

The Relicensing Accountability Program is for people whose driving privileges are currently suspended and are holding up their ability to obtain a driver’s license. This court works with all Snohomish County District Court Divisions (Cascade, Everett, Evergreen, South). Candidates must be referred to the program through the following four outlets: Judge, Probation, Embedded Social Worker, Resource Center.

Deferred Finding

A deferred finding results in a dismissal of the traffic infraction. You are eligible for a deferred finding for one moving and one non-moving infraction within a seven-year period so long as you do not hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) and you were not operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation. The judge will decide whether to grant you a deferred finding. If granted, you will be required to pay an administrative fee in the amount of the original penalty listed on the ticket within 30 days (no exceptions), and your infraction(s) will be dismissed upon payment. Request a deferred finding by completing the reverse side of this form; the court must receive it by fax or mail at least 5 business days prior to your scheduled court date.

Contested Hearing

If you believe you did not commit the infraction, you may request a hearing and appear in person or submit a Written Statement. At the hearing, the State/City must prove by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) that you committed the infraction. You may require witnesses, including the officer, who issued the notice, to appear at this hearing. The Court will notify you in writing of the hearing date and how to request that witnesses be present.

Mitigation Hearing

If you agree that you committed the infraction but would like to explain the circumstances, the Court will notify you in writing of the hearing date or you may appear in person or submit a Written Statement. You may not require witnesses to appear at the hearing, but they may attend voluntarily.