Traffic and Civil Infractions

Civil infractions, including most traffic and parking offenses, are non-criminal violations resulting from an act or omission that does not constitute a crime.

Important Information

  • If you have been issued a Municipal Civil Infraction related to a property issue, the City of Walker Code Enforcement Officer will inform you of your obligations.
  • If your ticket specifies a court appearance date and time, you must appear in court at the scheduled time.

Options for Responding to a Traffic Citation

  1. Admit Responsibility (Pay the Ticket):
    • Pay the ticket in person or by mail within 10 business days of receiving it.
    • Failure to pay within 10 business days will result in late fees. Continued non-payment may lead to suspension of your driver’s license by the Michigan Secretary of State.
  2. Admit Responsibility with Explanation
    • Submit a letter in person or by mail within 10 business days explaining any mitigating factors.
    • The Magistrate will review your explanation and respond by mail with a decision. You may receive either an adjusted amount owed or a notice to appear for a hearing.
  3. Deny Responsibility (Request a Hearing)
    • Contact the court office at (616) 453-5765 within 10 business days to request an informal hearing.
    • You will receive a notice by mail with the hearing date.
    • Please note: The court does not control points issued on your driving record. For information on avoiding points, visit the Michigan Secretary of State's Website.

Traffic Citation Fine Schedule

Click here to view the current Traffic Citation Fine Schedule.

Payment Options

Traffic citations must be paid in full - no partial payments are allowed.

Accepted Payment Methods:

  • Cash: In-person payments only
  • Personal Check: No out-of-state or starter checks
  • Money Order
  • Credit Card: In-person or online payment via allpaid.com or by phone at (888) 604-7888 (Pay Location Code: 1407). Please note service fees apply to all credit card payments.

If you cannot locate the amount on the fine schedule, please call the court office at (616) 453-5765 for assistance.