Automated Traffic Enforcement System Notice to Appear

Judicial Council of California · General

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form notifies a driver that they have been cited for a traffic violation detected by an automated camera or sensor system, and provides them with information about the violation and their court options. Law enforcement agencies and traffic enforcement programs use this form to formally inform drivers of automated traffic citations so they can respond to the violation, pay a fine, or appear in court to contest the ticket.