PRESS RELEASES - NOVEMBER 2006

Arlington Municipal Court … Now Accepting Online Payments

November 17, 2006

The City of Arlington is now offering TrafficPayment.com, a more convenient method for paying traffic-related citations.

The new service allows the public to pay citations online 24 hours a day and seven days a week. The online service also includes a phone payment system with English and Spanish speaking customer service representatives. The phone number is 1-800-444-1187.

“The 24/7 availability of Trafficpayment.com  will allow people to handle their tickets at their convenience,” said Arlington Municipal Court Services Director David Preciado.

No more long lines. Citations can be paid online on the City of Arlington website at www.arlingtontx.gov/municipalcourt or www.trafficpayment.com.

The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanor citations and is responsible for collecting court fees and fines, and maintaining all records of the court and setting trial dockets. Approximately 1,000 people visit Arlington Municipal Court daily.

Other payment options:

• Arlington Municipal Court is located at 200 W. Abram St. in downtown Arlington. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
   
• Payments can be mailed to: Arlington Municipal Court, Mail Stop 02-0100, P.O. Box 90403, Arlington, Texas 76004-3403. If the citation is not in warrant status, payment can be made by cashier’s check, money order or personal check. If there is an active arrest warrant, only a cashier’s check or money order will be accepted.
   
• A drop box is located in the Municipal Court Lobby at 200 W. Abram St. and is available during regular business hours only.
    
• A second drop box is located at the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building at 620 W. Division St. at the southeast corner of Division Street and Cooper Street. This drop box is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.