Pay Traffic Ticket in Oklahoma

Know Your Options

What it Means to Pay Your Oklahoma Traffic Ticket

Paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt, effectively waiving your right to a court trial. This means:

• Once you pay, no further action is required on your behalf.
• Points may be assigned to your driving record.
• Depending on your driving history, your OK driver's license may be suspended or revoked.
• You may be eligible for point reduction by completing a state-approved traffic school.
• The violation's appearance on your driving record may cause a spike in your car insurance rates.

Pay Traffic Citation On Time

Submit payment before the traffic ticket's court date passes (this will be listed on the citation). Miss it and your OK driver's license will be suspended and the court may issue a bench warrant for your arrest.

Pleading Guilty as an Oklahoma CDL Driver

If convicted of a traffic ticket violation, regardless of vehicle, you must:

• Notify your employer within 30 days of the traffic ticket conviction date.
• Notify your employer within two business days day if your CDL is suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.
• Notify the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) within 30 days of being convicted of an out-of-state traffic violation.

You can find more information on CDL rules and regulations in Oklahoma's Commercial Driver License Manual.

Pleading Not Guilty

Disagree with the traffic ticket? Challenge the citation in court. A convincing defense could sway the judge to reduce charges or dismiss the ticket.

Read all about pleading not guilty in our Fight Traffic Ticket page.

Pay Your Oklahoma Traffic Citation

Submit payment, along with your plea―guilty or no contest―before the due date that's listed on the bottom of the citation, just above your signature.

Depending on the court, you may have all or some of the following payment options:

• Online
• In person
• By mail
• By phone

Pay Online

Your traffic ticket will state if this option is available. Payment requires a valid credit card and the citation number. After completing the transaction, print the receipt for your records.

Pay In Person

Pay the court noted on the traffic ticket. Call ahead for hours and accepted forms of payment. Don't forget to bring your citation.

Pay by Mail

Follow the instructions listed on the citation. Follow carefully. If you have any questions regarding payment, call the court before mailing.

Send to the court indicated on the citation. Do not send cash. Write the traffic ticket number on the check.

Pay by Phone

Call the number posted on the citation and follow the voice instructions. Have the citation number and a valid credit card at the ready.

Get Points Removed From Your Driving Record

There are two ways to reduce points:

• Drive 12 consecutive months without any "pointable" traffic convictions and receive a two-point reduction. Or, wipe away all points by maintaining a spotless driving record for three consecutive years.
• Complete a Defensive Driving Course for a two-point markdown. The course must be DPS-approved.

The latter option obviously provides the fastest point-relief. You can read more in our Point Reduction page.

Check Your Driving Record

Check your driving record for accuracy after a traffic ticket conviction. Verify the point total.

If your point total is nearing the state's suspension mark for points (10 within a five-year period), consider pursuing Oklahoma's point reduction option.

Shop for Better Auto Insurance Rates

Increased auto insurance rates usually follow traffic ticket convictions. Counter a rate increase by shopping online for a new vehicle insurance provider.