Find Pittsburgh Traffic Court Records

Pittsburgh traffic court records are maintained by the Pittsburgh Municipal Court at 660 First Avenue in Allegheny County. The court processes over 70,000 cases each year, including traffic offenses committed within Pittsburgh city limits. Whether you need to look up a traffic citation, review a past case, or check the status of an open matter, Pittsburgh traffic court records are available through the UJS Portal and through the court directly. This page covers how to search those records and what to expect from the process.

Pittsburgh Municipal Court Traffic Division

The Pittsburgh Municipal Court is located at the Municipal Courts Building, 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The court is part of the Allegheny County court system, which operates as the 5th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Magisterial District Judges preside over traffic cases at the Pittsburgh Municipal Court. The Traffic Division phone number is 412.350.6720.

Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Emergency PFAs and the Arraignment Court run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which can be reached at 412.350.3240. The court handles traffic offenses that occur within Pittsburgh city limits. It does not cover parking tickets issued by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. If you have a parking citation, you will need to contact PPA separately.

Note: Pittsburgh Municipal Court covers traffic offenses within city limits only. Pittsburgh Parking Authority citations are separate and not part of Pittsburgh traffic court records handled by this court.

Pittsburgh Traffic Court Records Search

The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal is the primary tool for searching Pittsburgh traffic court records online. Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us and select the Municipal Court category to search Pittsburgh traffic dockets. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. The UJS Portal shows case status, filing dates, hearing dates, and party names. Basic case information is free to access.

The Allegheny County Courts website at alleghenycourts.us provides additional resources for Pittsburgh traffic court records. The site links to court divisions, contact information, and the public access policy. Allegheny County updated its public access policy on January 1, 2022. That policy applies to all court records, including Pittsburgh traffic cases and dockets maintained by the Municipal Court.

For in-person access to Pittsburgh traffic court records, visit the Municipal Courts Building at 660 First Avenue during business hours. Staff in the Traffic Division can help you locate cases by name or docket number. Bring photo ID and any citation or docket information you have to speed up the search.

Note: The public access policy for Allegheny County courts, effective January 2022, governs how confidential information is handled in filings. Certain data may be redacted from documents you receive through public record requests for Pittsburgh traffic cases.

Pittsburgh Traffic Court Court Resources

The Pittsburgh Municipal Court about page at alleghenycourts.us describes the court's structure, case volume, and how to contact the Traffic Division for Pittsburgh traffic court records.

This page on the Allegheny County Courts website covers the Pittsburgh Municipal Court's jurisdiction, hours, and contact details for the Traffic Division.

The Pittsburgh Municipal Court office directory lists all phone numbers and locations for each division, including the Traffic Division at 412.350.6720.

Use the office directory to confirm the correct phone number and room for your specific Pittsburgh traffic case or records request.

The Allegheny County public access policy page explains the rules that apply to all court records, including Pittsburgh traffic court records, and what information may be redacted from public documents.

This policy, updated January 1, 2022, requires that certain confidential information be filed separately from the main case record in Pittsburgh traffic cases.

Pittsburgh Traffic Cases and Jurisdiction

Pittsburgh Municipal Court handles traffic offenses that occur within Pittsburgh city limits. This includes speeding, running red lights, reckless driving, and other moving violations under Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code. The court processes over 70,000 cases each year across all its divisions. Traffic matters make up a large share of that caseload for the Pittsburgh court.

Magisterial District Judges hear Pittsburgh traffic cases at the Municipal Courts Building. An MDJ reviews the citation, hears from both parties, and issues a decision. If you disagree with the outcome, you can appeal to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. You must file the appeal within 30 days of the MDJ's decision. The Court of Common Pleas is located at the Allegheny County Courthouse at 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County Court Administration is located at 300 Frick Building, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh. You can reach general court administration through the Allegheny County Courts website. For traffic cases specifically, contact the Traffic Division at 412.350.6720 first to confirm procedures before you appear in court.

Paying Pittsburgh Traffic Fines

You can pay Pittsburgh traffic fines online through the PAePay system, which is part of the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System. Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us and find your case to use the online payment option. PAePay accepts major credit and debit cards. Keep your payment confirmation number as proof of payment.

In-person payments are accepted at the Municipal Courts Building, 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the Traffic Division at 412.350.6720 to confirm current accepted payment methods and any additional fees before you visit.

• Online payment: PAePay at ujsportal.pacourts.us
• In-person: 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
• Traffic Division phone: 412.350.6720
• Business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Parking tickets: Contact Pittsburgh Parking Authority separately

Allegheny County Traffic Court Records

Pittsburgh sits within Allegheny County, which operates the 5th Judicial District. The county page has more information on the full Allegheny County court system, related offices, and resources for finding traffic court records across the county beyond Pittsburgh city limits.

View Allegheny County Traffic Court Records

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