Frederick Traffic Ticket Records
Frederick traffic ticket records are filed through the Frederick County District Court. Frederick is the county seat and the largest city in Frederick County with roughly 78,000 residents. The Frederick Police Department writes most traffic citations within city limits, while the Frederick County Sheriff handles areas outside the city. You can search Frederick traffic ticket records for free on Maryland Judiciary Case Search using a name or citation number. Whether you need to check on a fine, find a court date, or pull up old case details, the same search tools work for all Frederick traffic cases.
Frederick Overview
Frederick Traffic Courts
Frederick traffic ticket cases go to the Frederick County District Court. The court is in downtown Frederick near the city government buildings. All traffic citations from Frederick end up here, whether written by city police or county deputies. The court handles everything from speeding tickets under § 21-801.1 to more serious charges like DUI under § 21-902.
The Frederick Police Department has its main office at 100 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Call 301-600-1380 for general inquiries. For public records requests, contact Dana Kelly at 301-600-2136. You can also reach the city contact Kim Loop at 301-600-1453. The City Finance Office at 101 N Court Street handles some payment processing as well.
The Frederick Police Department website has contact info and details about how the department handles traffic enforcement in the city.
| Police |
Frederick Police Department 100 East All Saints St, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-600-1380 |
|---|---|
| Records Contact | Dana Kelly: 301-600-2136 |
| City Contact | Kim Loop: 301-600-1453 |
| District Court | Frederick County District Court |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Frederick Traffic Ticket Records
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the fastest way to look up traffic ticket records in Frederick. It is free. No account needed. Go to the site and accept the terms. Set Case Type to "Traffic" and Court System to "District Court Only." Type in a name or citation number. Results show the fine, violation date, case status, and hearing date for Frederick traffic cases.
You can visit the Frederick County District Court in person too. The clerk window can look up cases and print basic info. If you lost your ticket, use Form DR-490 from the Maryland Courts forms page to pick your response. Mail it to the Traffic Processing Center within 30 days. Missing that window can lead to a license suspension under § 16-303. Frederick County does not participate in the MDOR program, so you cannot resolve tickets through Maryland Online Resolutions.
Note: Frederick County does not participate in the MDOR program, so all traffic tickets must be handled by mail, phone, or in person at the courthouse.
Frederick Camera Enforcement
Frederick runs both red light cameras and speed cameras within city limits. These are civil citations. They carry no points. They will not show up on Maryland Judiciary Case Search. The city handles camera tickets on its own, separate from the District Court system.
You can pay red light camera tickets on the city's payment page. Speed cameras are also operated by the city. Camera fines in Frederick are similar to the statewide rates. 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 them at least 20 days before the hearing.
Camera tickets in Frederick do not create the same kind of traffic ticket records as officer-issued citations. They are tracked by the city instead of the court. If you get a camera ticket in the mail, follow the instructions on the citation itself for how to pay or contest it.
Pay Frederick Traffic Tickets
Online payment goes through the LexisNexis payment portal. A convenience fee applies. Call 1-800-492-2656 to pay by phone. Mail a check or money order to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. Or visit the Frederick County District Court to pay in person.
You must respond within 30 days. Pay the fine, request a trial, or ask for a waiver hearing. If you skip it, the court tells the MVA. The MVA can suspend your license. Must-appear violations cannot be paid online. If fines total $150 or more, request a payment plan using Form DCA-131. That gives you 10 monthly installments. But plan payments cannot be made online or at MVA kiosks. Only mail and in-person work for installment plans in Frederick.
Note: Speeding under § 21-801.1 adds 1 to 2 points to your driving record, while reckless driving under § 21-901.1 carries 6 points.
Get Frederick Traffic Records
Case Search gives you free access to Frederick traffic ticket records online. For official copies, contact the Frederick County District Court clerk. 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 go from $25 to $50 per hour.
Maryland's Public Information Act under General Provisions § 4-101 gives you the right to request police records too. For records tied to a Frederick traffic stop, contact Dana Kelly at 301-600-2136. Include the date, location, and any case numbers. For a full driving record with points, call the MVA at (800) 950-1MVA. The court does not keep driving records. The MVA tracks points from traffic ticket records on its own.
Frederick County Traffic Ticket Records
Frederick is the county seat of Frederick County. All traffic filings go through the Frederick County District Court. The county court handles cases for the city and all other communities in the county. For more on the court system, full fee lists, and related records, visit the Frederick County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Frederick. Each has its own page with local traffic ticket details.