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Traffic Citations

​First, confirm the court location listed on your citation is Union County Circuit Court. If any other court is listed, you will need to contact that court directly. 

If court location is Union County Circuit Court, read your citation thoroughly. This is the only notice you will receive prior to the appearance date listed on your citation and you will find options for entering a plea and what that requires.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Union County Circuit Court Traffic Department at 541-962-9500 Option 2, 2.

For eligible citations, you can enter a “no contest” plea and use the ePay option to pay your traffic citation in full online at www.courts.oregon.gov
  • ​You will enter the Complaint/Summons number located in the upper right-hand corner of your citation. Note: For weighmaster citations, you will need to include the “WM” in front of your complaint/Summons number.
You can also enter a plea and make payment by contacting the Union County Circuit Court Traffic Department at 541-962-9500 Option 2, 2.

​Some citations may be eligible for fine reduction through the ePay system – follow the instructions above for “Can I pay my traffic ticket without going to court” to determine if your citation is eligible.

If your citation is not eligible for reduction through ePay, you may contact the Union County Circuit Court Traffic Department to discuss eligibility and options at 541-962-9500 Option 2, 2.

Important:  This is for citations filed into Union County Circuit Court Only.  Please check the court location listed on your citation prior to proceeding as we cannot determine eligibility for any other court. If any other court is listed, you must contact that court directly for any traffic school related questions.

The Traffic School Program is a traffic course that, if eligible, may result in the dismissal of minor traffic violations in lieu of a conviction on your record – court approval MUST be obtained. To determine eligibility contact the Union County Circuit Court Traffic Department at 541-962-9500 Option 2, 2.

Eligibility (Citations filed into Union County Circuit Court Only)

  • Eligibility is determined based on:
    • The type of violation you were cited for,
    • Prior moving violation convictions within the last 3 years, and
    • Any prior participation in a traffic school program within the last 3 years.
  • Traffic School is NOT available for:
    • Citations issued for 100mph or greater, 
    • ​​Reckless Driving, or
    • Any other driving offenses including, but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence, Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver, Attempt to Elude and/or Driving While Suspended.
  • This program is not available to anyone possessing a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
  • Some violations will require further Judge approval to participate in this program.
  • Participation in any traffic school program without approval from this court will not be considered.

If you requested a trial to the court (hearing): 

  • You will receive a court notice with the date and time scheduled for you to appear in person for your trial to the court hearing.
  • If you wish to request a remote appearance: 
    • To inquire on if you qualify for a remote appearance, please contact the court. Permission to appear remotely must be approved by the court prior to appearance date. If appearance by remote means is approved, video is preferred, you must not call from a moving vehicle and you must have clear reception. SLR 7.015
  • Exhibits: 
    • ​If approval to appear remotely has been granted and you have exhibits you want to present to the judge, you must mail them to the court so they will be received at least 2 days before the trial and all parties must receive a copy. Exhibits presented in person may not be viewable by those appearing remotely.
    • If you are appearing in person and have exhibits, bring them with you along with additional copies for the judge and all parties.

      For any questions, or to inquire about remote appearance, please contact the Union County Circuit Court Traffic department at 541-962-9500 Option 2, 2.

If you requested a trial by declaration:

  • ​You will receive documents by mail with instructions and forms. Please read this information thoroughly and follow the instructions for submitting your trial by declaration.​

Failure to Appear

If you fail to follow the instructions on the citation for entering a plea on or before the date to appear listed on your citation, a default judgment will be entered and the entire presumptive fine will be imposed, along with any additional fees or assessments. Your license may also be sanctioned for failing to appear on a citation for a traffic offense.

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