PARS Public
Viewer Table of Contents View
Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 5 - Line Procedures / Chapter 5 - Traffic

5-05/030.20 - Notice to Correct Citation


5-05/030.15 - Owner's Responsibility Citation
5-05/030.22 - Certification of Correction on Citations

Whenever a licensing, registration or mechanical violation of the Vehicle Code has been observed, except a violation of 5204 C.V.C. (license tabs), and none of the three below listed conditions exist, a Deputy may issue a notice to correct citation.  A notice to correct citation is a notice to the violator that a violation of a licensing, registration or mechanical provision of the Vehicle Code exists for which they are responsible.  When the violation has been corrected, the charge is dismissed without a fine.  A notice to correct shall be issued on a Notice to Appear form (SH-CR-66 - citation).

If any of the following conditions exist, a notice to correct shall not be issued and the violator can only be issued a Notice to Appear:

  • Evidence of fraud or persistent neglect;
  • The violation presents an immediate safety hazard; and/or
  • The violator does not agree to, or cannot promptly correct the violation.

Whenever a licensing, registration, or mechanical violation is recorded in the "Violation - Description" field, either the "Yes" or "No" box shall be checked.  A check in the "Yes" box indicates that the violation is eligible for dismissal per 40610(b) C.V.C.  A check in the "No" box indicates that the citation is not eligible for dismissal.