Baltimore Traffic Ticket Records
Baltimore traffic ticket records are processed through two District Court locations in the city. As an independent city, Baltimore is not part of any county, so all traffic cases stay within the Baltimore City court system. You can search these records for free on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal using a name or citation number. Baltimore has nine police districts that issue traffic citations across the city. Whether you need to check a court date, find case details, or look up an old ticket, Baltimore traffic ticket records are public and available to search online or in person at either courthouse.
Baltimore Overview
Baltimore Traffic Ticket Courts
Baltimore has two District Court locations for traffic cases. The Wabash courthouse sits on the west side of the city. The Eastside courthouse serves the eastern neighborhoods. Both courts handle the same types of traffic cases and keep the same hours. Your citation will tell you which court to go to, but you can file paperwork at either one. Baltimore traffic ticket records from both courts show up in the same state database, so it does not matter which location handled your case when you search online.
| Wabash Court |
5800 Wabash Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-878-8000 |
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| Eastside Court |
1400 E. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21213 Phone: 410-878-8500 |
| Circuit Court |
100 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 410-333-3722 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The Circuit Court at 100 N. Calvert Street handles appeals from District Court traffic cases. If you lose at trial in District Court, you can appeal to Circuit Court within 30 days. The appeal creates a new trial with a fresh set of traffic ticket records in the Baltimore Circuit Court system. Bring a valid photo ID to either courthouse since security checks all visitors at the door.
Search Baltimore Traffic Ticket Records
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the fastest way to find traffic ticket records in Baltimore. It is free to use. No account is needed. Go to the site and accept the terms. Set the Case Type to "Traffic" and the Court System to "District Court Only." Type in a name or citation number. Results show the violation, fine amount, court date, and case status for Baltimore traffic tickets.
You can also search in person at either the Wabash or Eastside courthouse. Staff at the clerk window can look up cases and print basic info for you. If you lost your citation, use Form DR-490 from the Maryland Courts forms page to pick how you want to respond. Mail it to the Traffic Processing Center within 30 days of the citation date. Missing that deadline can lead to a license suspension under Maryland Transportation Code § 16-303.
Baltimore is not part of the MDOR program. That means you cannot resolve traffic tickets online through Maryland Online Resolutions. You must respond by mail, in person, or through Case Search for payable violations. For must-appear citations like DUI under § 21-902, you have to show up in court no matter what.
Note: Baltimore City does not participate in the Maryland Online Resolutions program, so all traffic tickets must be handled by mail, phone, or in person.
Baltimore Police Traffic Records
The Baltimore Police Department issues traffic citations across nine districts: Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, Southeastern, Southwestern, Northern, Northeastern, and Northwestern. Each district has its own station and patrol area. The district where you got your ticket does not change where your case goes in court. All Baltimore traffic ticket records end up at one of the two District Courts.
The BPD main office is at 601 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. For non-emergency calls, dial 311. The city operator line is 410-396-3100. If you need police records tied to a traffic stop, you submit a request through the Maryland Public Information Act process. The PIA representative is Wayne Brooks. You can reach him at 410-396-2495 or by email at dcu@baltimorepolice.org. Mail requests go to BPD c/o Office of Legal Affairs, 242 W. 29th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211.
You can view the BPD website for details on how to file a public records request related to traffic ticket records in Baltimore.
Baltimore Police Department website has transparency tools and records request info.
The BPD offers several forms for specific types of records. Form 381 covers CCTV footage. Form 382 is for evidence. Form 383 handles closed case files. Form 384 is for CAD records. Form 379 covers scene photos. You can also request 911 audio, body cam footage, and AIR imagery. There are no set fees for PIA requests at BPD. Do not send pre-payment with your request since the department will tell you the cost after they process it.
Baltimore Traffic Records Access
Maryland's Public Information Act under General Provisions § 4-101 gives you the right to request records from any government office, including Baltimore police and court records. For court records, contact the clerk at either the Wabash or Eastside District Court. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. The first two hours of search time are free. After that, fees range from $25 to $50 per hour depending on the staff level doing the search.
You can view the BPD's PIA page for transparency tools and information about requesting records tied to traffic stops in Baltimore.
For a full driving record showing points from Baltimore traffic tickets, contact the MVA at (800) 950-1MVA. The court does not keep driving records. The MVA tracks points from traffic ticket records on its own. Speeding under § 21-801.1 adds 1 to 2 points. Reckless driving under § 21-901.1 carries 6 points. At 8 to 11 points, the MVA suspends your license.
Baltimore Camera Ticket Programs
Baltimore runs red light cameras, speed cameras, and parking enforcement through the Department of Transportation. These are civil citations. They do not add points to your driving record. Camera tickets will not show up on Maryland Judiciary Case Search either since they are handled by the city, not the court system.
Red light camera fines and speed camera fines in Baltimore are set by the city. You can contest a camera ticket by requesting a hearing at District Court. The camera operator does not have to appear unless you ask for their presence at least 20 days before the hearing date. Camera tickets in Baltimore do not create the same kind of traffic ticket records as officer-issued citations. They are tracked by the city Department of Transportation instead.
Note: Camera citations in Baltimore carry no points and do not appear in the Maryland Judiciary Case Search system.
Pay Baltimore Traffic Tickets
You have several ways to pay a traffic ticket in Baltimore. Online payment goes through the LexisNexis payment portal. A convenience fee applies. Call 1-800-492-2656 to pay by phone with a credit card. You can mail a check or money order to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. Walk into either the Wabash or Eastside courthouse to pay in person.
The 30-day deadline is strict. You must respond within 30 days of the citation date. Pay the fine, request a trial, or ask for a waiver hearing. If you do nothing, the court tells the MVA. The MVA can then suspend your license under § 16-303. Must-appear violations like DUI under § 21-902 cannot be paid online. You have to go to court for those. If your total fines hit $150 or more, you can request a payment plan using Form DCA-131 for 10 monthly payments.
Baltimore City Court System
Baltimore is an independent city in Maryland and does not belong to any county. All traffic ticket records are handled through the Baltimore City District Courts at two locations. The Wabash Avenue courthouse and the Eastside courthouse on E. North Avenue serve all nine police districts. The Circuit Court at 100 N. Calvert Street handles appeals from District Court traffic cases.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Baltimore. Each has its own page with local traffic ticket details and court info.