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1. Are there fees for false alarm calls?

- 1st call is free
- 2nd call is free
- 3rd call is $150
- 4th call is $200
- Each additional call is $200 each

2. How do I get a citation signed off?

Come to the Orange Police Department's Traffic Bureau counter, which is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Traffic citations can be signed off by any local law enforcement agency.  

3. How do I contest a traffic citation?

Learn all about contesting a traffic citation by visiting the Superior Court of California, County of Orange website.

4. I lost my traffic citation. How can I get another copy?

Come to the Orange Police Department's Traffic Bureau counter, which is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will need to provide the license plate number of the vehicle that was issued the citation and the date on which the citation was issued. The fee for a replacement citation is $6.00.

5. How do I contest a parking citation?

Make a copy of the citation, write a letter explaining why you are contesting the citation, include other supporting documents and mail it to: City of Orange, Citation Processing Center, P.O. Box 10479, Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479. In your letter, please include any documents that can support your dispute.  You can also visit www.CitationProcessingCenter.com to submit a written appeal online.

6. I lost my parking citation. How can I get another copy?

Come to the Orange Police Department's Traffic Bureau counter, which is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will need to provide the license plate number of the vehicle that was issued the citation and the date on which the citation was issued. The fee for a replacement citation is $6.00.

7. How do I pay for my parking citation?

To pay for the violation, you can mail the citation with payment to "City of Orange, Citation Processing Center, P.O. Box 10479, Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479."  The Citation Processing Center only accepts checks or money orders through the mail.  You can also visit www.CitationProcessingCenter.com to pay for the violation with the use of a Credit card.