Dismiss Your Oakland Traffic Ticket Without Going to Court

Automated Trial by Written Declaration (TR-205) for citations routed to the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse.

Traffic court serving Oakland: 661 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607

Your Right to Fight by Mail — California Vehicle Code § 40902

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  CVC § 40902 gives every California driver the right to contest a citation by written declaration — no court appearance, no time off work, no traffic school required.

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  You submit your written defense by mail to the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse. A judge reviews it independently and mails you a verdict — without you ever setting foot in a courthouse.

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  If you don't prevail on the first try, you are entitled to a Trial De Novo — the court returns your bail deposit and you get a second chance to contest in person.