Chapter 8 — Traffic and Vehicles
San Diego Municipal Code Art. 9 Traffic Citations
San Diego Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-18 · San Diego
Cite as: San Diego Municipal Code Article 9 · Text as of 2026-10-18
§89.01 Traffic Violation Citation¶
Traffic violation citations shall be issued in books and in the form prescribed by the Chief of Police of The City of San Diego. The Chief of Police, or someone authorized by him, shall maintain a record of the issuance of such books and of the individual citations issued therefrom. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2307 N.S. adopted 11–18– 1941.)
§89.02 Disposition of Citations¶
Upon the issuance of such citation to an alleged violator of any provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California or of the Traffic Code of The City of San Diego, it may be disposed of only as follows:
(a) In cases where the alleged violator is directed to appear at the Criminal and
Traffic Division of the Municipal Court, by posting bail with the Clerk of the
Municipal Court in charge thereof, in an amount fixed by the Judge of the
Municipal Court assigned to hear traffic offenses; or
(b) By the Judge of the Municipal Court assigned to hear traffic offenses, with
such case being duly entered upon the official calendar or docket of such
court.
(Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2307 N.S. adopted 11–18–
1941.)
§89.03 Interference with Citations¶
Any person who cancels or solicits the disposition of any traffic violation citation in any manner other than as provided herein shall be guilty of a violation of this Chapter, provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall operate to preclude any alleged violator, or his duly authorized representative, from making or filing objection to or protest against the issuance of any traffic violation notice to any municipal authority or officer designated to accept or hear such objections or protests. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S., contained in O–2307 N.S. adopted 11–18– 1941.)
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