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SPEEDING VIOLATIONS

MPH Over Legal Speed Limit

For school zone add $50 over fine amount                                          OTHER VIOLATIONS

1-4 Legal Limit $ 155.00
5-10 Legal Limit $ 165.00
11-16 Legal Limit $ 175.00
17-22 Legal Limit $ 185.00
23-28 Legal Limit $ 205.00
29-34 Legal Limit $ 215.00
35-40 Legal Limit $ 225.00
41-OVER CONTACT JUDGE  
   
   
   
   

OPEN CONTAINER

$265.00

VIOLATE PROMISE TO APPEAR

$185.00

RUN STOP SIGN OR SIGNAL LIGHT

$155.00

FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY

$165.00

FAILURE-CONTROL SPEED-AVOID COLLISION- UNSAFE SPEED

$165.00

PASSING VIOLATION

$ 155.00

ILLEGAL, UNSAFE OR IMPROPER TURN

$ 155.00

FAILURE TO SIGNAL INTENSIONS

$ 145.00

NO DRIVER'S LICENSE

$ 165.00

EXPIRED DRIVER'S LICENSE

$ 145.00

PERMIT UNLICENSED PERSON OR MINOR TO DRIVE

$ 155.00

REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS

$ 145.00

FICTITIOUS VIOLATIONS

$ 175.00

NO VALID INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

$ 145.00

WRONG SIDE OF ROAD, NOT PASSING

$ 155.00

NO PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

$365.00

SEATBELT VIOLATION

$ 145.00

SEATBELT VIOLATION-CHILDREN UNDER 17 YEARS OLD

$ 215.00

FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY

$ 155.00

FAILURE TO DRIVE IN SINGLE LANE

$ 155.00

USE OF EQUIPMENT NOT APPROVED

$ 155.00

ILLEGAL PARKING

$ 150.00

FAILURE TO STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS CONTACT THE JUDGE  
FOR ANY VIOLATION NOT LISTED CONTACT THE JUDGE  
   

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED (MAIL TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT INDICATED ON THE REVERSE SIDE THIS LETTER. ENCLOSE YOUR

COPY OF THE CITATION, SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR REPLY.) IF REQUESTING A RECEIPT

NAME_________________SIGNATURE_________________ SEND A SELF ADDRESSED-STAMPED ENVELOPE.

ADDRESS ________________________________________

CITY STATE ZIP___________________________________

 CITATION #__________DRIVER LICENSE #____________

CHECK ONE

_____1. I hereby enter a plea of Guilty and waiver appearance for trial.

_____2. I hereby enter a plea of NOLO CONTENDERE/NO CONTEST and waive appearance for trial.

_____3. I hereby enter a plea of NOT GUILTY and request a trial by JURY. I understand the Court will notify me by mail of my trial date. Advise the court of any change in address.

_____4. I hereby enter a plea of NOT GUILTY and waive my right to a jury trial and request a trial before the JUDGE (Bench Trial). I understand the Court will notify me by mail of my trial date. Advise the court

of any changes in address.

_____5. DEFERRED ADJUDICATION (90 day probation $230.00)

             NOT AVAILABLE FOR CDL HOLDERS OR IN SCHOOL ZONES

REQUEST FORM FOR DRIVING

SAFETY COURSE

 

(FAILURE TO REMIT THIS FORM ON OR BEFORE YOUR APPEARANCE DATE ON YOUR TICKET WILL RESULT IN INELIGIBILITY FOR THE COURSE)

 

If you meet ALL of the following requirements below, you may be eligible for Driving Safety Course.

 

_____I hereby plead NO CONTEST.

_____I possess a valid Texas driver's license or permit. CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders do not qualify)

_____I have not taken a driving safety course in the past 12 months.

_____I am not in the process of taking a driving safety course to dismiss another offense.

_____I understand I CANNOT take the driving safety course in lieu of paying the fine if I am accused of speeding 25 miles an hour or more over the posted speed

limit.

_____I ENCLOSE proof of Financial Responsibility (Insurance) & Driver's License. (A photocopy is acceptable)

I ENCLOSE a money order or cashier check made payable to Wortham Municipal Court in the amount of $104.00

_____I ENCLOSE a self-addressed, stamped envelope in which the Court will mail me an application for a certified copy of my driving record which I will send to Austin with the proper fee as required by law.

_____I understand that I am responsible for completing a STATE approved Driving Safety Course and remit the proper completion certificate to the Court before the expiration of the 90 days (Date given by the Court).

_____I understand that this form must be NOTARIZED (if you are mailing the request to the Court)

 

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this the _____ day of _______________, 20 __.

 

__________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC    (SEAL)

 

IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND IN WRITING TO THIS TICKET BY THE APPEARANCE DATE SHOWN ON THE TICKET, AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE MAY BE ASSESSED AGAINST YOU FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, AND WARRANTS MAY BE ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST.

 

JUVENILES 16 & UNDER MUST APPEAR WITH PARENT OR Guardian

Shirley Mays

Municipal Court Judge

 

Pay Municipal Court Fines ----> TO PAY YOUR MUNICIPAL COURT FINES ON LINE
                  ONLINE                    GO TO www.certifiedpayments.net

YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE WORTHAM CODE 7051856

YOU CAN ALSO CALL 1-866-539-2020 TO SUBMIT A PAYMENT