Tempe Traffic Ticket Records

Tempe Municipal Court handles traffic tickets issued by Tempe Police Department. Tempe reinstated photo enforcement cameras in May 2025 under its Vision Zero road safety initiative. If you got a citation from Tempe Police or a photo camera in Tempe, your case goes to Tempe Municipal Court. This guide shows you how to search for your traffic ticket, understand the new photo enforcement program, and pay fines.

Tempe Municipal Court

Tempe Municipal Court is at 140 East 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. Phone is 480-350-8271. Email is court-inquiries@Tempe.gov. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You can search for cases at courtcaseinfo.tempe.gov. Enter your name or case number to find your case. The system shows case status, charges, court dates, and fines due.

Tempe Photo Enforcement Program

The Tempe photo enforcement program became operational on May 7, 2025. The city installed cameras at 14 intersections plus 4 mobile camera units to improve roadway safety and encourage responsible driving.

Photo enforcement fines are $252 as of September 2025. Cameras capture red light and speed violations. Photos are mailed to vehicle owners showing the violation, date, time, and location.

If you receive a photo ticket notice in the mail, Arizona law says you do not have to respond unless formally served in person. However, if you are served, you must respond or face default judgment. Contact the court if you have questions about your specific notice.

Paying Tempe Traffic Tickets

Tempe Municipal Court accepts online payments. You can pay through the Tempe Court payment page or through Paymentus. The system accepts credit and debit cards.

Paying your ticket means you admit responsibility. Points go on your driving record. You cannot attend defensive driving school after paying. Contact the court before paying if you want to fight the ticket or take traffic school.

Defensive Driving School Option

Arizona law allows most drivers to take a defensive driving class to dismiss traffic tickets. You must request this option before paying or appearing in court. Contact Tempe Municipal Court to see if your ticket qualifies. The court will set a deadline for completing the course and submitting your certificate.

You cannot use traffic school if you completed one for another violation in the past 12 months. CDL holders cannot use this option for tickets received while driving commercial vehicles. Completing the class keeps points off your record and prevents insurance increases. Classes are available online or in person.

ASU Area Traffic Enforcement

Arizona State University is in Tempe, and the campus area sees heavy traffic enforcement. Parking violations and moving violations are common near campus. Game days bring extra police presence and stricter enforcement around Sun Devil Stadium. If you got a ticket near ASU, check whether it was from Tempe Police or ASU Police. ASU Police tickets may go to a different court.

Maricopa County Justice Courts

Tempe 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.

Nearby Arizona Cities

These cities are near Tempe with their own municipal courts.