Traffic Division
Our office is responsible for processing traffic citations that have been issued by an Alabama State Trooper or Calhoun County and Weaver Sheriff in Calhoun County. Your court date and time are listed on your ticket. You will receive no further notice. To obtain the amount of your *fine and costs you may contact the Clerk of Court at 256-231-1850. If you wish to avoid a court appearance you make enter a plea of guilty by sending your payment by Cashier’s Check or Money Order (NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED) to:
Kim McCarson, Circuit Clerk
Traffic Division
25 West 11th Street
Anniston, Alabama 36201
*Certain citations require a court appearance and cannot be paid prior to court.
FOR QUESTIONS OR PAYMENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE ALABAMA TRAFFIC SAFETY CENTER OR CALL TOLL FREE (866) 954-9399. TICKETS MAY BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD BY CALLING (877) 252-7294. PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARD MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THE COURT DATE PRINTED ON YOUR TICKET.
The following citations may be paid prior to the court date and do not require a court appearance:
| Speeding (less than 25 mph) |
$272 |
| Speeding (25 mph or over) |
$292 |
| Driving on the Wrong Side |
$282 |
| Failure to Dim Headlights |
$262 |
| Failure to stop at Railroad Crossing |
$262 |
| Failure to use Child Restraint |
$277 |
| Failure to wear safety belt |
$71 |
| Failure to yield right-of-way |
$272 |
| Improper Backing/Brakes |
$272 |
| Improper Lights/Muffler |
$272 |
| Improper or no Rearview Mirror |
$272 |
| Invalid insurance |
$302 |
| Improper Signal |
$262 |
| Improper Tag |
$277 |
| Improper Tires |
$272 |
| Improper Turn |
$272 |
| Improper window tinting |
$272 |
| No Helmet (motorcycle rider) |
$262 |
| No Drivers License |
$327 |
| Running Red Light/Stop Sign |
$272 |
| Stopping on highway |
$262 |
| Violating driver's license restriction or endorsement |
$312 |
Any traffic citation charge other than the ones above require a court appearance.
If you wish to plead not guilty you are required to come to court on the assigned court date & time on your ticket. Court dates can only be moved in extreme emergencies by order of the Judge assigned to your case.
If you fail to pay or show up on your court date a Failure to Appear Warrant may be issued for your arrest and your driver’s license may be suspended by the Department of Public Safety. This will result in increased cost incurred by you.
Processing of No Insurance Tickets
If you have been charged with No Proof of Insurance and you had valid liability insurance covering the vehicle driven at the time of the citation, you must bring the original proof of insurance valid prior to your citation to court to present to the Clerk's office and your ticket will be dismissed. If you did not have valid insurance at the time of your ticket you may call our office at 256-231-1850 to obtain the exact amount of fine and costs and mail the full amount by Cashier’s Check or Money Order (NO PERSONAL CHECKS) to the address above PRIOR TO YOUR COURT DATE. Otherwise you MUST appear on your court date. If you did not have proper insurance at the time of your citation but have since acquired it, bringing your proof of insurance on the day of court may result in a lower fine.
Helpful Information
Payment information: We DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS! We accept payments by Cashier’s Check or Money Order in person or by mail made payable to Circuit Clerk. Please include your citation number and name on your payment. If you would like a receipt please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. When paying in person by CASH please try to bring correct change. We can accept credit card payments made in person with proof of ID. We can also accept credit card payments over the phone. All payments should be made prior to your court date.
Court Day: Should you be required to come to Court or want to come and request a trial you should arrive promptly on your day of court at your assigned time and remain seated in the courtroom until your name is called. Please bring all relevant information with you such as your proof of insurance, driver’s license, etc.
Driving School: Must be requested. DRIVING SCHOOL IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TIME OFFENDERS. If Judge grants Driving School, the Defendant is to visit WWW.ETADATADIRECT.COM/DRIVE to complete the online school. Once driving school has been completed, the Defendant must submit the completion certificate to the Court by email to amanda.tidwell@alacourt.gov. The Judge will then issue an Order dismissing the case WITH NO COSTS.
Equipment Failure: All failures should be corrected prior to your court date and signed off by any active law enforcement officer and presented to clerk's office before your court date. You may also bring your receipt of purchase to court with you and an officer will inspect your vehicle.
Driver’s License Citations: Expired, Suspended or Revoked – ALL DRIVER’S LICENSE TICKETS REQUIRE A COURT APPEARANCE BEFORE THE JUDGE. If you have corrected the citation please bring proof of such to court on your assigned court date & time.
If you want to plead guilty and need payment arrangements, you must appear in court on your court date to let the judge set your payment arrangements.