Pay Traffic Ticket in West Virginia

Know Your Options

What it Means to Pay Your West Virginia Traffic Ticket

Paying your traffic ticket is a plea of guilt.

This means:

• You are forfeiting your right to challenge the charge in court.
• Points will be assigned to your driving record.
• Depending on your driving history, the additional points may lead to the suspension of your West Virginia driver's license.
• The violation's appearance on your driving record might cause a leap in your car insurance premiums.

Avoid Suspension

Failing to respond to the citation's court date will result in the suspension of your West Virginia driver's license.

Pleading Guilty as a WV CDL Driver

In addition to paying a fine for a traffic ticket conviction, you must also:

• Notify your employer within 30 days of the traffic ticket conviction date.
• Notify your employer within one day if your CDL is suspended, revoked, cancelled or disqualified.
• Notify the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 30 days of being convicted of an out-of-state traffic violation.

West Virginia's CDL Manual details in length rules and regulations.

Pleading Not Guilty

You reserve the right to challenge the traffic ticket in court. A sound defense could sway the court to reduce charges or dismiss the ticket. Our Fight Traffic Ticket page has all the details.

Pay Your West Virginia Traffic Ticket

You will pay the court listed on your citation. Payment options, which vary by court, will be explained on your traffic ticket.

Options may include:

• Online
• By mail
• By phone
• In person

Pay Online

If offered, have the citation number and a valid credit card.

Pay by Mail

Mail the completed citation, along with payment, to the address listed on the traffic ticket. Play it safe and write the citation number on the check or money order.

Pay by Phone

Payment requires a valid credit card.

Pay in Person

Call the court listed on the citation for hours and accepted forms of payment.

Payment Plan

If you cannot pay the full traffic ticket fine amount, inquire about a payment plan. Call the court listed on your citation for information on how to pursue this option.

Payment plan lengths vary by court. Some judges grant six months; others 90 days.

Get Points Removed From Your Driving Record

Completing a state-approved Defensive Driving Course (DDC) earns a three-point reduction. This option can be used once every two years.

Our Point Reduction page has all the details.

Check Your Driving Record

Check your driving record after paying the ticket. Verify the point number. If your point total is nearing the DMV's 12-point suspension mark, consider pursuing the state's point reduction option.

Shop for Better Auto Insurance Rates

Increased car insurance rates usually follow a traffic ticket conviction. Counter a rate increase by shopping for a new provider. Comparing vehicle insurance rates online is a fast and convenient way to find a coverage package that meets your needs and fits your budget.