Alec Ortega
If you've received a camera ticket in Seattle, it's important to know how to pay it. Camera tickets in Seattle are issued for two types of violations: speeding in school zones and failure to stop at a red light. These tickets are treated like parking tickets and will not appear on your state driving record or affect your insurance. However, failure to pay may result in a hold on your vehicle registration. You have several options for paying your camera ticket, including online, by phone, or in person. When paying, you will need to provide the notice number and your license plate number. This paragraph provides an overview of the key information you need to know about paying a camera ticket in Seattle.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Ticket Response Options | Visit: Ticket Response Options |
| First-time Offenders | 50% reduction in the ticket amount |
| Registration | Visit the court’s public portal; click the Register button, then the Register link beneath the Login button. Complete the registration process – Username, password, first name, last name, email |
| File a request through the portal | Log in to the public portal, Click the “Search for Records” button, Choose “Citation Search”, Enter the Notice #, Click the Search button, Click on the Case Number link, Click the Actions button, Click “Create Filing”, Select “Guided Entry”, Select “Submit Request for 1st Traffic Camera Reduction and follow the directions provided in the portal |
| Not Driving the Vehicle | File a Declaration of Non-Responsibility online, Submit your declaration by mail, email, or fax |
| Debt from Overdue Tickets | Sign up for a Ticket Debt Reduction Hearing to request to reduce your debt and remove your tickets from collections |
| Payment Options | Send a check or money order in U.S. funds, payable to the Seattle Municipal Court, Pay through the internet at www.seattle.gov/courts/ticketinformation.htm, Pay through an automated payment system accessible from any touch-tone telephone at (206) 233-7000, Pay in person at the Court Payment Office on the 1st floor of the Seattle Municipal Court Building, 600 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA |
What You'll Learn
Camera tickets are filed with the Seattle Municipal Court
You can view pictures and videos of the alleged camera violation at www.violationinfo.com using the citation number and PIN provided on the Notice of Infraction that was mailed to you. Public computers are available at the Seattle Public Library and the Seattle Municipal Court lobby and the Records Unit, Room 335 (on the third floor).
If you have lost or misplaced your ticket or do not have your hearing information, you can find this information in the Seattle Municipal Court Portal. You can search by license plate number or by name for outstanding tickets.
To pay your ticket, you have three options:
- Send a check or money order in U.S. funds, payable to the Seattle Municipal Court, for the amount due shown on the front. Please write your Notice # and your license plate # on your check or money order. Do not mail cash.
- Pay through the internet at www.seattle.gov/courts/ticketinformation.htm or through the automated payment system accessible from any touch-tone telephone at (206) 233-7000.
- Pay in person, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Court Payment Office on the 1st floor of the Seattle Municipal Court Building, 600 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA. A payment box is located in front of the Seattle Municipal Court Building for after-hours convenience.
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Tickets can be paid online, by phone, or in person
Camera tickets in Seattle are processed like parking tickets and will not appear on your state driving record. However, unpaid tickets may cause a hold on your vehicle registration.
Online
Tickets can be paid online at www.seattle.gov/courts/ticketinformation.htm. You will need to enter the amount due, notice number, and license plate number.
By Phone
You can also pay by calling (206) 233-7000. This is an automated payment system accessible from any touch-tone telephone.
In Person
Tickets can be paid in person at the Court Payment Office on the 1st floor of the Seattle Municipal Court Building, 600 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA. Payments are accepted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A payment box is located in front of the Seattle Municipal Court Building for after-hours convenience.
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Tickets are treated like parking infractions
Camera tickets in Seattle are treated like parking infractions. They are filed with the Seattle Municipal Court and will not appear on your state driving record. However, unpaid tickets may cause the DOL to place a hold on your vehicle registration.
A photo-enforced violation is treated like a parking ticket. There are no issues with your driver's license, no points assessed, and no impact on your insurance. A photo-enforced conviction will not appear on your driving record, but failure to respond to the ticket may affect the renewal of your license plate, and the court will send your case to collections.
You can view pictures and video of the alleged camera violation at www.violationinfo.com using the citation number and PIN provided on the Notice of Infraction that was mailed to you. Public computers are available at the Seattle Public Library and the Seattle Municipal Court lobby and the Records Unit, Room 335 (on the third floor).
If you were not driving the vehicle when the alleged violation occurred, you can file a Declaration of Non-Responsibility online. This is a sworn statement under penalty of perjury that the vehicle was not in your care, custody, or control at the time of the violation. You may also submit your declaration by mail, email, or fax.
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Tickets must be paid by the due date
Camera tickets are filed with the Seattle Municipal Court and are processed like parking tickets. They will not appear on your state driving record, but unpaid tickets may cause the Department of Licensing to place a hold on your vehicle registration.
If you do not pay your ticket by the due date, the court will add a late fee to your original ticket amount, and you will lose your right to a hearing. The court may send your ticket to a collection agency, and the Washington State Department of Licensing may suspend your driver's license. If you have four or more overdue parking tickets, the Seattle Police Department can boot, tow, and impound your vehicle.
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Failure to pay may result in a hold on your vehicle registration
Camera tickets in Seattle are processed like parking tickets and will not appear on your state driving record. However, failing to pay a camera ticket may have other consequences. If you do not pay a camera ticket, the Department of Licensing (DOL) may place a hold on your vehicle registration. This means that you could face difficulties or be unable to renew your vehicle registration until the ticket is paid.
The City of Seattle is authorized to use automated camera enforcement to enforce selected traffic safety statutes and ordinances. This includes the use of red light cameras to enforce stopping at red lights and speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits. Camera tickets are filed with the Seattle Municipal Court, and you can view pictures and videos of the alleged violation at www.violationinfo.com using the citation number and PIN provided on the Notice of Infraction.
If you receive a camera ticket, you have several options for responding. You can pay the fine online, through an automated payment system, or in person at the Court Payment Office. If you were not the driver at the time of the violation, you can file a Declaration of Non-Responsibility online, by mail, email, or fax. If you are a low-income individual, you may be eligible for a reduction in the ticket amount.
It is important to note that failure to respond to a Notice of Infraction, failure to appear for a requested hearing, or failure to pay the penalty may result in additional consequences beyond a hold on your vehicle registration. These consequences can include the non-renewal of your vehicle registration pursuant to RCW 46.16A.120. Therefore, it is in your best interest to take appropriate action and resolve the ticket in a timely manner.
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Frequently asked questions
You have three payment options:
- Send a check or money order in U.S. funds, payable to the Seattle Municipal Court, for the amount due shown on the front. Please write your Notice # and your license plate # on your check or money order. Do not mail cash.
- Pay through the internet at www.seattle.gov/courts/ticketinformation.htm or through the automated payment system accessible from any touch-tone telephone at (206) 233-7000.
- Pay in person, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Court Payment Office on the 1st floor of the Seattle Municipal Court Building, 600 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA. A payment box is located in the front of the Seattle Municipal Court Building for after-hours convenience.
Camera tickets are processed like parking tickets and will not appear on your state driving record. However, unpaid tickets may cause the DOL to place a hold on your vehicle registration.
In Seattle, the fine for red-light running violations is $139. School Zone Speed violations are $237. If your payment is not received or a hearing is not set prior to the due date indicated on your notice, a $25 late fee may be added to the fine amount.
You can respond to a camera ticket by setting up a payment plan, requesting a mitigation hearing, requesting a contested hearing, or submitting a declaration of non-responsibility.
