Find Traffic Court Records in Montgomery
Traffic court records for Montgomery are handled by Montgomery Municipal Court, located on Madison Avenue in the state capital. The court processes all traffic violations and misdemeanors occurring within Montgomery city limits. As Alabama's capital and fourth largest city with nearly 196,000 residents, Montgomery sees substantial traffic volume and thousands of traffic cases each year. Montgomery Municipal Court handles citations issued by Montgomery Police Department officers. For traffic tickets issued by Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies or Alabama State Troopers, those cases go to Montgomery County District Court instead. The court offers multiple payment options including online, by phone, by mail, and in person.
Montgomery Quick Facts
Montgomery Municipal Court
Montgomery Municipal Court hears traffic cases, misdemeanors, and city code issues in city limits. The court sits on Madison Avenue and sees a lot of cases each year. Staff can tell you about your ticket and how to pay. They work weekdays, so plan your visit or call during those hours.
| Address | 1001 Madison Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 625-2776 |
| Website | montgomeryal.gov/municipal-court |
Citation Lookup
Can not find your ticket online? Call (334) 625-2776. There is sometimes a delay between when you get the ticket and when it shows up in the system. Staff can look it up for you. Give them a few days before you panic since it takes time to get entered. If you wait too long though, fees start to add up, so call and check if you are not sure.
How to Pay Traffic Tickets
Online Payment
Pay your ticket on the city's online portal. Cards work. A fee gets tacked on. But know this: paying online means you plead guilty. You can not fight it after that.
Phone Payment
Call the court to pay with a card over the phone. This helps if you can not get online. Have your ticket number ready when you call. Like online payments, this counts as pleading guilty, so you can not fight the charge later once you pay this way.
In-Person Payment
Go to 1001 Madison Avenue during work hours. They take cash, money orders, and cashier's checks. Bring your ticket number. This works best if you want to ask questions first about your choices before you pay.
Mail Payment
Send payment by mail to:
Montgomery Municipal Court
1001 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
Include a copy of your citation and payment by money order or cashier's check. Make sure your payment arrives before your court date.
Statewide Online System
The Alabama Online Traffic Resolution system also allows searching and paying citations using your citation number and date of birth.
Fees and Fines
Traffic Violation Fines
Fines in Montgomery depend on what you did. Here is what most folks pay:
| Violation | Typical Fine Range |
|---|---|
| Speeding (1-25 mph over) | $190 - $280 |
| Speeding (26+ mph over) | $280 - $350 |
| Running red light | $180 - $250 |
| Stop sign violation | $160 - $220 |
| Failure to yield | $180 - $250 |
| Improper lane change | $150 - $200 |
Fines include court costs. Pay late and fees add up. Miss court and it gets worse. DUI and reckless driving cost way more.
Failure to Appear Consequences
Miss court or skip paying and bad stuff piles up. More fines hit your case. A warrant could go out. Your license might get pulled. Handle your ticket before the due date to dodge all of that. If you can not make it, call the court and ask to push the date back. They will work with you if you reach out first.
Legal Framework
Montgomery Municipal Court runs under Code of Alabama Sections 12-14-1 through 12-14-70. These laws let the court hear city code and state traffic cases in Montgomery.
Traffic tickets in Alabama are misdemeanors per Title 32 of the Code of Alabama. The judge can fine you up to $500. Jail can hit six months. DUI and big crimes go much higher.
DUI tickets and some misdemeanors go to District Criminal Court, not Municipal Court. Those are more serious and have different steps.
Appeals go to Montgomery County Circuit Court. You have 14 days to file after conviction. Miss that and you are stuck with the ruling.
Traffic court records are public records under Section 36-12-40 and can be accessed through public records requests.
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Got a ticket from a county deputy or state trooper in Montgomery? That goes to Montgomery County District Court. The city court does not take those. Check who wrote your ticket to know where to go.
| Address | 251 S Lawrence Street Montgomery, AL 36104 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 832-1260 |
| Website | montgomery.alacourt.gov |
Legal Resources
Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office
Legal Services Alabama gives free legal help if you do not make much money. The Montgomery office can walk you through traffic court stuff and answer questions about your rights.
- Intake Line: 1-866-456-4995
Montgomery County Bar Association
Need a lawyer? The Montgomery County Bar Association runs a referral line. They link you with local attorneys who take traffic cases. A paid lawyer can stand up for you and may cut your fines or keep points off your record.
Alabama State Bar
The Alabama State Bar provides resources for finding legal assistance throughout the state. Their website includes a directory of attorneys by practice area.
Self-Help Resources
Montgomery is the state capital, so more legal help is on hand here. The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts has info about court steps and forms on their site. You can look up a lot of stuff on your own if you take the time.
Nearby Cities
Each city runs its own court. Here is a big city near Montgomery:
Other nearby cities with municipal courts include Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka, and Selma. Each city handles traffic citations issued by its own police department.
Montgomery County
Montgomery sits in Montgomery County. It is the county seat and state capital. If a county or state cop gave you a ticket: