If you have a “Correctable Violations” often called the “Fix-It Tickets” then contact Ticket Crushers to get the citation crushed. We can present the proof of correction to fix the ticket. Many traffic ticket issued in San Francisco are “correctable violation” or a “fix-it” tickets. Your “Notice to Appear” should have the “yes” box checked below “Correctable Violation.” Keep in mind that delinquent citations are not eligible for compliance and the citations must be paid in full.

Additionally, a courtesy notice sent by the Traffic Court in San Francisco may explain that you can pay for the violation or simply show proof of correction. If you show proof of correction, your attorney can help you resolve the citation by just paying a dismissal fee so that the court will dismiss the relevant charge. If you are deciding how to respond to your citation, our information on resolving a California traffic ticket explains the available options. 

Correctable violations issued in San Francisco include:

  • “No plates” under California Vehicle Code 5200;
  • Expired/missing registration tags” under California Vehicle Code 5204A;
  • No Tabs / Expired Tabs under V5204A) – Place the current tab in the appropriate location on the rear plate. If you do not have the current tab, go to to the DMV immediately to replace it or have new tabs issued.
  • No Front / Back Plate (V5200) – Mount plate(s) in the appropriate location on the front / rear bumper. If you do not have a front / rear place then go to the DMV immediately to replace it or have new places issued.
  • Plates Mounting (V5201) – Mount plate(s) in the appropriate location on the front / rear bumper.
  • Plate Cover (V5201F) – Remove the plate cover.
  • Insurance violations—when the officer said you failed to provide proof of insurance even though you actually insurance coverage at the time the citation was issued.
  • Car registration violations—which can include expired registration if you had registration but the officer said you did not present it;
  • Driver’s license violations—when you did not have a valid driver’s license with you when the citation was issued because it was expired; or
  • Equipment violations—when you were cited for an equipment violation but now have proof that the equipment has been fixed (for example, when a tail light was broken).

By fixing the problem, we can get an authorized person to sign the “Certificate of Correction” portion of your ticket. We then take the proof of correction to the court and pay the dismissal fee before the deadline. We also check your ticket or contact the court to determine whether proof of correction can be submitted by mail. If your citation was issued in Santa Clara County, our traffic ticket attorneys in San Jose can also help you complete this process and pursue a dismissal when appropriate.

Alternatively, your attorney can set the case for a hearing and ask the court to dismiss the ticket. If the ticket is dismissed, it will not appear on your driving record. For more information about other California Vehicle Code violations, see our California Vehicle Code resources. Depending on the type of citation and your driving record, traffic violator school may also be an option. Our California traffic violator school resource explains the eligibility requirements and how the program works.

We then take the ticket with proof of correction to the court before the deadline listed on the citation so that the citation can be dismissed.