Traffic Court and Traffic School

ALL TRAFFIC CITATIONS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE GIVEN PURSUANT TO T.C.A. 55-50-502(J)(1). PAYING YOUR CITATION IS DEEMED BY THE STATE TO BE A GUILTY PLEA.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT:

• Credit Card
  •  At the Court Clerk’s service window or over the phone at 615-355-5732.
  • Pay online HERE
  • All credit/debit cards are subject to a processing fee and/or convenience fee assessed by the vendor.
• Cash
  •  At the Court Clerk’s Office service window. Please DO NOT mail cash.
• Check
  • NO personal checks are accepted. Business or Cashier Checks are acceptable. Please make checks payable to "Smyrna Municipal Court".
• Money Order
  • Make payable to "Smyrna Municipal Court". Please include the citation number in the note section.

If you are mailing a payment, please include your name and citation number legibly on the Check or Money Order. If you would like a receipt, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope so we can mail the receipt back.

Forfeiture of a fine and court costs will have the same force and effect as a GUILTY judgment before the court. Points may be assessed to your driver’s license

Failure to comply with the citation by the compliance date will result in a “Failure to Pay” status. This will add late penalties, fines, taxes, and/or fees on to the original cost of the citation. This status will place a hold and start the suspension process on your driver’s license and will not be released until the citation is settled and the VIOLATOR presents release forms to the Department of Safety. 

 

REQUEST A CONTINUANCE:

• A one time request for continuance may be granted for any reason on or before the compliance date. The fee for a continuance is $35.00 and the compliance date will be extended four (4) weeks.
• Requests can be made via the Court's online payment portal, in person, or by calling the clerk's office at (615) 355-5732.

CONTEST A CITATION:

• You have the right to contest the citation. A contested form will need to be filled out and returned to the Court Clerk’s Office by 4:00PM on the compliance date. This form can be filled out in person or HERE (using our online form). If you use our online form , you MUST contact the Court Clerk's Office to obtain your court date.
• You will be added to a contested docket and will need to appear on the day of court that has been assigned. There will be a $35 continuance fee added when contesting the citation. If you appear at your assigned court date to contest the citation, the $35 fee will be removed. If you decide to no longer contest the citation, the $35 fee will remain and be applied as a continuance fee. 
• BE PREPARED:   All fines, costs, taxes, and any other fees assessed are expected to be paid at the time of court. There may be additional fees if more time is requested and you will be required to fill out a financial assessment to be reviewed by the clerk's office.

NON-MOVING VIOLATIONS:

• If you have a non-moving violation that requires compliance (such as insurance, registration, light violation, window tint, or driver's license, etc.) please contact the Smyrna Court Clerk's Office about dismissal upon proof of compliance (if applicable).  There is a fee associated with most dismissals.

• VIOLATION - REQUIREMENT FOR DISMISSAL	FEE
  Driver's license to be carried - if valid at time of stop	$35.00
  Driver's license expired - if valid TN license is presented	$85.00
  Driver's license change of address - if corrected TN license is presented	$35.00
  Learner's Permit - if valid TN license is presented	$85.00
  Driving without a license - if valid at time of stop	$35.00
  Driving without a license - Not valid at time of stop, valid now	$85.00
  30 day out of state driver's license - if valid TN license presented	$85.00
  Light (head/tail) violation - Compliance form required	$35.00
  Handicap Parking - If VALID handicap placard/registration is presented for individual or vehicle cited AT THE TIME OF CITATION ISSUANCE	$35.00
  Registration to be carried - if valid at time of stop	$35.00
  Expired registration - obtained valid registration after stop	$85.00
  Vehicle registration required - if valid registration presented	$85.00
  Registration address change - if corrected valid registration presented	$35.00
  Surrender Registration/Driver's License - if valid registration or DL shown	$85.00
  Improper display of tag - Compliance form required	$35.00
  Insurance violation - IF VALID AT TIME OF STOP - no costs per statute	$0.00
  Muffler violation - Compliance form required	$85.00
  Window Tint - Compliance form required	$85.00
  Brake equipment violation - Compliance Form required	$35.00
  Red/Blue Light Violation - Compliance Form required	$85.00
  Operation of Motor Vehicle w/out Safety Equipment - Compliance Form Required
  No Bumper violation - Compliance Form required	$85.00

ELIGIBILITY FOR TRAFFIC SCHOOL: