Traffic Violations

Alabama traffic laws are defined in Title 32 of the Alabama Code. Most traffic laws relate to the operation of motor vehicles upon public roads.

All violations of Alabama traffic laws are charged on a uniform traffic citation form (ticket). By signing the ticket, unless you were issued an e-citation, you are promising to appear in court. You are not admitting guilt. Failure to sign the ticket will result in your arrest.

Traffic Citations
Traffic citations are divided into two categories as described below:

Court Appearance Not Required Citations
If you have a "court appearance not required" citation and would like to take care of it without appearing in court, you may do so by appearing in-person at the court office and entering a plea of guilty to the traffic offense. At that time you will pay for the citation (see fine schedule). This must be done at least 24 hours in advance of your court date.

You may pay your citation online or remit your plea and payment by mail. We must receive such plea and payment within our Municipal Court office at least 24 hours before your prescribed court date - postmark dates will not be honored as meeting the deadline. You may mail your plea and payment to:

City of Taylor Municipal Court
1469 S. State Hwy 605
Taylor, Alabama 36301

If you do not want to plead guilty to the citation, you must appear on your court date to enter a plea before the judge. Your case will be tried the same date that is on your citation.

Court Appearance Required Citations
If your citation requires a court appearance, you must appear in court on the court date listed on the citation. You will appear before the municipal judge and enter a plea on the charge. If you plead guilty, the judge will determine your fine amount and you will be able to pay the fine at that time. If you plead not guilty, your case will be tried after all guilty pleas are disposed of.

If you do not know whether or not your citation requires a court appearance, you may contact the Taylor Municipal Court or you may check the fine schedule. If you do not see your citation listed on the fine schedule, please contact the court offices at 334-677-0029.

FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED

Cash
Cashier's Check
Money Order
Credit Cards accepted through Court Solutions, LLC.
Absolutely NO PERSONAL CHECKS.