Beverly Hills Police Switch to Digital Traffic Tickets

In Beverly Hills, California, police officers now enter traffic citations into a digital system that sends them directly to the Los Angeles County Superior Court. This new process replaces the old paper-based method for handling traffic violations.

The court began accepting these electronic citations from the Beverly Hills Police Department on Sept. 28. Under the previous paper system, it could take up to a month for a citation to be filed. With the new electronic process, the court typically receives citations within 48 hours. Drivers can now access their cases in the court's online system sooner and take action on their tickets more quickly.

The new setup links the police department's records directly to the court's case management system. This connection eliminates the need for manual data entry, scanning, and physical paperwork. Court officials said the change will lower administrative costs and shorten the time staff spend processing each citation.

Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II said the launch of eCitations is a meaningful step forward for how citation information moves from law enforcement to the court. Beverly Hills Police Chief Max Subin welcomed the partnership, noting that the electronic system improves citation efficiency and reduces costs.

The Beverly Hills Police Department is the first agency to join the court's new electronic citation initiative. Court officials plan to evaluate how this initial rollout works before deciding whether to expand the program to other law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County.