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Can't Afford to Pay Fine: Traffic and Other Infractions

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is used to tell the court that you cannot afford to pay a fine from a traffic ticket or other minor violation. It asks the court to consider options like lowering the fine, setting up a payment plan, giving you more time, or allowing community service instead of paying money.

The court describes it as: Tells the trial court that you cannot afford to pay the fine in your infraction case, and asks for a lower fine, a payment plan, more time to pay, and/or community service.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person cannot afford to pay a fine for traffic tickets or other minor infractions. It can be used even if the fine has already been sent to collections.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Can I use this form for any ticket?
Use this form for traffic fines or other minor violations, but do not use it for misdemeanors or parking tickets.
What happens if I file this form?
If you file this form, you must also make a plea of guilty or no contest if your case has not been decided yet.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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