Traffic School
The City of Santaquin offers an online Traffic School course as an option in resolving a moving violation.
To pursue Traffic School, you must make contact with the Justice Court within 21 days from the date of your ticket to determine if you are eligible. Eligibility is based on your driving history. The clerks at the justice court will not be able to approve you for Traffic School if you meet any of the following conditions:
- If you have prior moving violations according to Utah State records within the last year
- If you completed the Santaquin/Genola/Goshen Traffic School within the year previous to the date of the citation
- If there was more than one (1) moving violation charged on the citation
- If you did not have a valid driver’s license at the time of the citation
- If there was alcohol present, or alcohol-related charges, on the citation
- If you possess a commercial driver’s license
- If you were involved in an accident, you are not eligible
- If you are determined eligible, the clerk will assist you with a Plea in Abeyance agreement, which is required by State law, and outlines the requirements for your case to be resolved
- If you were not speeding over 20 mph
- If you have a Failure to Appear (FTA) at time of citation
The clerk can assist in signing you up for Traffic School at the same time you enter into your agreement.
The cost of Traffic School is the original fine amount plus a $75 fee for the Traffic School Course. Please be prepared to pay for the original fine amount in full when you sign up with the Justice Court for the Traffic School Course.
Traffic School is only offered online. Make arrangements to attend the Traffic School course with the court clerk.
Deferred Traffic Prosecution
What is Deferred Traffic Prosecution?
The Deferred Traffic Prosecution is a program offered by the State of Utah.
It's an opportunity to have your traffic citation dismissed from your driving record.
You can apply online by answering questions in a guided interview.
You'll pay a total fine and an administrative fee (the total fine is the same as it would be if you appeared in court).
You'll enter a plea and agree to not get a traffic conviction in a 12-month period.
The process is completely voluntary.
You can choose not to participate in Deferred Traffic Prosecution and instead go through the normal processes. That would involve either paying a fine or going to court on your court date to challenge the ticket.
To receive more information about this program, please visit the Utah State Deferred Traffic Prosecution website here.
