Los Angeles — Vehicle Inspection

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Vehicle Inspection

Please refer to this guide to determine which Certifying Agency may certify your violation as having been corrected.

Correctable Violations and Certifying Agencies

Vehicle Inspection Locations and Instructions

Alhambra

ALHAMBRA BRANCH

150 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE., #117, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

(626) 308-5222

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day. Press button in parking lot for service.

INSPECTION AREA: In pay parking lot adjacent to south side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 117

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Bellflower

BELLFLOWER BRANCH

10025 E. FLOWER ST., #135, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706

(562) 804-8055

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking lot adjacent to south side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 135

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS BRANCH

9355 BURTON WAY, #101, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210

(310) 288-1279

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY:Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA:In restricted alley parking adjacent to north side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE:First floor, Room 101

FEE:$25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE:Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Burbank

BURBANK BRANCH

300 E. OLIVE ST., #104, BURBANK, CA 91502

(818) 557-3490

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted street parking spaces adjacent to the north west side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 104

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Chatsworth

CHATSWORTH BRANCH

9425 PENFIELD AVE., CHATSWORTH, CA 91311

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In front of the building.

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Compton

COMPTON BRANCH

200 W. COMPTON BLVD., #102, COMPTON, CA 90220

(310) 603-7422

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to the south side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First Floor, Room 102

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Downey

DOWNEY BRANCH

7500 E. IMPERIAL HWY., #101, DOWNEY, CA 90241

(562) 803-7149

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking lot adjacent to the south side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 101

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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East LA

EAST LOS ANGELES BRANCH

4848 E. Civic Center Way, #G04A, LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

(323) 780-2026

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to the west side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room G04A

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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El Monte

EL MONTE BRANCH

11234 E. VALLEY BLVD., #114, EL MONTE, CA 91731

(626) 575-4180

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking adjacent to south east side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 114

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Glendale

GLENDALE BRANCH

600 E. BROADWAY, #167, GLENDALE, CA 91205

(818) 500-3570

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In front of the building.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 167

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Inglewood

INGLEWOOD BRANCH

1 REGENT STREET, #122, INGLEWOOD CA 90301

(310) 419-5625

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: First level of pay parking garage adjacent to east side of courthouse

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 122

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Lancaster

ANTELOPE VALLEY BRANCH

42011 4th STREET WEST, ROOM 1570, LANCASTER, CA 93534

(661) 974-7800

INSPECTION TIMES: 9:00A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In public parking lot on the southeast corner of the courthouse next to the handicap parking.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 1570

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash, check or money order

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area. Take your ticket to the information desk located in the lobby of the courthouse. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle. Take your corrected ticket into the Sheriff’s office inside the courthouse and pay the $15 fee. Sheriff’s personnel will give you additional instruction’s on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Long Beach

LONG BEACH BRANCH

275 Magnolia Ave. Contact Security, LONG BEACH CA 90802

(562) 256-8259

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day depending on deputy availability.

INSPECTION AREA: The vehicle inspection area is the northeast corner of W. 3rd Street and Magnolia Ave. The area is marked VEHICLE INPSECTION PARKING.

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the area marked VEHICLE INPSECTION PARKING (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Security at the court’s entrance. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and direct you to the Civil Management Bureau office, room 4000, to pay the inspection fee and obtain the Certificate of Correction. You must submit the Certificate of Correction to the court. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Metropolitan

METROPOLITAN BRANCH

1945 S. HILL ST., #411, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007

(213) 744-4101

INSPECTION TIMES: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the working day.

INSPECTION AREA: In building adjacent to south side of the courthouse.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office inside Vehicle Inspection and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check. (Cash is highly preferred)

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Fourth floor, Room 411

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Norwalk

NORWALK BRANCH

12720 NORWALK BLVD., #108, NORWALK, CA 90650

(562) 807-7283

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In parking lot adjacent to north east side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 108

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Pasadena

PASADENA BRANCH

300 E. WALNUT ST., #101, PASADENA, CA 91101

(626) 356-5555

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted street parking adjacent to north side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 101

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Santa Clarita

SANTA CLARITA BRANCH

23747 W. VALENCIA BLVD. #111, VALENCIA, CA 91355

(661) 253-7334

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking lot adjacent to the south side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First Floor, Room 111

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA BRANCH

1725 MAIN ST., #114, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

(310) 260-3515

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In public pay parking spaces adjacent to south side of the courthouse or the street parking on the south east side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 114

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Torrance

TORRANCE BRANCH

825 MAPLE AVE., #140, TORRANCE, CA 90503

(310) 222-3345

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to east side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 140

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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Van Nuys

VAN NUYS BRANCH (West Bldg.)

14400 ERWIN STREET MALL, #110, VAN NUYS, CA 91401

(818) 374-2500

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted intermittently every 30 minutes throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted street parking spaces marked Vehicle Inspection adjacent to side south of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: West Bldg. First floor, Room 110

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Wait by your vehicle for sheriff’s personnel to conduct the inspection. Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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West Covina

WEST COVINA BRANCH

1427 WEST COVINA PARKWAY, #127, WEST COVINA, CA 91790

(626) 813-3255

INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENCY: Inspections are conducted throughout the day.

INSPECTION AREA: In restricted parking spaces adjacent to north side of the courthouse.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE: First floor, Room 127

FEE: $25 for certificate of correction payable by cash or check.

PROCEDURE: Park your vehicle in the Inspection Area (parking fee may be required). Take your ticket to the Sheriff’s Office and pay the fee. Sheriff’s personnel will inspect your vehicle and give you instructions on what to do next. Additional court fees may be required.

The following restrictions apply:

Brake violations require a certificate from an Official Brake Inspection Station. Headlight violations require a certificate from an Official Headlamp Inspection Station. Commercial vehicles such as large trucks must be inspected and certified by the CHP or the agency issuing the citation. A certificate of correction cannot be issued unless all mechanical violations have been corrected. The certificate of correction must be submitted to the traffic clerk at the address on the citation.

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