Goodyear Traffic Ticket Records

Goodyear Municipal Court handles traffic tickets issued by Goodyear Police Department. Goodyear is located in the southwest Phoenix metro area along Interstate 10. If you got a citation from Goodyear Police, your case goes to Goodyear Municipal Court. State trooper and county deputy tickets go to Maricopa County Justice Courts. This guide shows you how to search for your Goodyear traffic ticket, understand fees, and pay fines.

Goodyear Municipal Court

The Goodyear Municipal Court is at 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B-101, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Phone is 623-882-7200. Fax is 623-932-6936. Email is goodyearcourt@courts.az.gov. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Note the later opening time and earlier closing compared to some other courts. Plan your visit accordingly if you need to go in person.

Goodyear Traffic Ticket Fees

Goodyear Municipal Court charges specific fees. The default fee is $35 per violation. This is added if you fail to appear or pay by your court date. Credit card payments have a 5% fee.

Paying on time avoids the default fee. Using cash or check avoids the card fee. The cheapest way to handle your ticket is to pay in full, on time, with cash or check.

Paying Goodyear Traffic Tickets

Goodyear Municipal Court accepts online payments through nCourt. You can pay with credit or debit cards. The 5% fee applies. You need your citation or case number to find your balance.

In-person payments are accepted at the court during business hours. You can pay with cash, check, or credit card. Mail payments by check or money order to the court address with your citation number.

Paying your ticket means you admit responsibility. Points go on your driving record. Contact the court before paying if you want to fight the ticket or attend defensive driving school.

Maricopa County Justice Courts

Goodyear is in Maricopa County. Tickets from state troopers or county deputies go to Maricopa County Justice Courts. Check your citation to see which court has your case.

Defensive Driving School in Goodyear

Arizona law allows most drivers to take a defensive driving class to dismiss traffic tickets. You must request this option before paying or appearing for your court date. Contact Goodyear Municipal Court to get approval. The court will tell you the deadline for completing the class and submitting your certificate.

You cannot use traffic school if you completed one for another ticket in the past 12 months. CDL holders cannot use this option for violations while driving commercial vehicles. The class takes about four hours and is available online or in person. Completing the course keeps points off your driving record and prevents insurance rate increases.

Interstate 10 Through Goodyear

Interstate 10 runs through Goodyear, connecting Phoenix to Buckeye and points west. State troopers patrol this highway actively. However, tickets from state troopers or county deputies typically go to Maricopa County Justice Courts, not Goodyear Municipal Court.

Check your citation to see which court has your case. Goodyear Municipal Court handles tickets from Goodyear city police only. If an Arizona DPS trooper or county deputy wrote the ticket, it likely goes to a justice court.

Nearby Arizona Cities

These cities are near Goodyear in the West Valley with their own municipal courts.