Search Tucson Traffic Tickets

Tucson City Court handles traffic tickets issued by Tucson Police Department. This is the second largest city in Arizona, and the municipal court processes thousands of citations each year. If you got a ticket from Tucson Police, your case is at Tucson City Court. State trooper and Pima County deputy tickets go to the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court instead. This guide explains how to search for your Tucson traffic ticket, pay fines, and understand your options.

Tucson City Court

Tucson City Court handles civil traffic citations from Tucson Police. The court address is 240 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone is 520-791-4216. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

If you fail to appear in court or respond by mail on or before your court date, your driving privileges will be suspended. The court reports failures to appear to MVD. Your license stays suspended until you resolve the case. Responding on time avoids these extra problems.

Paying Tucson Traffic Tickets

You can pay traffic fines online through AZCourtPay. The system accepts credit and debit cards. A convenience fee applies to online payments. You need your citation or case number to find your balance and pay.

In-person payments are accepted at the court during business hours. You can also pay by mail. Send a check or money order to the court address. Include your citation number on the payment. Do not send cash.

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

No Photo Enforcement in Tucson

Tucson does not have photo enforcement cameras. Voters banned them in 2015 through Proposition 201, which passed with 65% approval. Unlike Phoenix, Scottsdale, and other Arizona cities, you will not get red light or speed camera tickets in Tucson.

All traffic citations in Tucson come from police officers making traffic stops. There are no automated cameras capturing violations. This has been the case since voters made their decision over a decade ago.

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 Tucson City Court to see if your ticket qualifies and to get approval. 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.

Pima County Justice Court

Tucson is located in Pima County. If you got a ticket from a state trooper, county deputy, or other non-Tucson agency, your case goes to the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court.

The Pima County Justice Court is also at 240 N. Stone Avenue in Tucson. Phone is 520-724-3171. Use the Pima County case search at jp.pima.gov to look up justice court cases.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Most other cities near Tucson are smaller and do not have separate municipal courts. Traffic tickets in the Tucson area typically go to either Tucson City Court or Pima County Justice Court.