Dismiss Your San Jose Traffic Ticket Without Going to Court
Automated Trial by Written Declaration (TR-205) for citations routed to the Santa Clara County Superior Court - Traffic.
Upload Your Citation — Get Started FreeTraffic court serving San Jose: 1095 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Your Right to Fight by Mail — California Vehicle Code § 40902
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.
You submit your written defense by mail to the Santa Clara County Superior Court - Traffic. A judge reviews it independently and mails you a verdict — without you ever setting foot in a courthouse.
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.
How ClearRoute Works
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Upload your citation
Photograph or scan your Notice to Appear. Our system reads the citation details automatically.
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Answer a short questionnaire
We ask about the facts surrounding your citation — your answers stay factual and form the basis of your TR-205.
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We generate and mail your TR-205
Your completed Trial by Written Declaration is printed and sent via USPS certified mail directly to the Santa Clara County Superior Court - Traffic.