MUNICIPAL COURT - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

I received a traffic ticket for failure to provide proof of insurance.  I was insured at the time of the traffic stop, but did not have my insurance card with me.  Do I have to pay the full amount of the fine? 

If you present proof of insurance to the court clerk in effect at the time of the stop and for the vehicle you were driving within 15 days of the violation, your infraction can be dismissed upon payment of a $25 insurance administrative fee.  If you were driving someone else’s vehicle, file a statement from your insurance company that you were covered in that vehicle.

 

I received a traffic ticket for failure to provide proof of insurance.  I was NOT   insured at the time of the traffic stop, but I now have insurance.  Do I have to pay the full amount of the fine? 

You will need to request a hearing and present your proof of insurance at this hearing.

I do not live in Gig Harbor.  Can I pay my ticket at another court closer to my home? 

No.  The name and address of the court of jurisdiction is printed on the lower portion of the ticket.  Your ticket can only be handled at this court.

I received a delinquent letter from the court, after returning the green copy of the ticket requesting a hearing.  What does this mean? 

The court did not receive your hearing request within 15 days, or not at all.

There are two violations on my ticket (infraction).  I would like to pay one and request a hearing on the other.  Can I do this? 

No.  You must either pay the full amount of the ticket or request a hearing within 15 days on both violations.