Beverly Hills Police Launch New Traffic Ticket System To Speed Up Processing

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Drivers cited by Beverly Hills police could see their traffic tickets appear in the Los Angeles County Superior Court's online system much sooner under a new electronic citation program.

The court began accepting traffic citations electronically from the Beverly Hills Police Department on Sept. 28, replacing a paper-based process that can take up to a month for citations to be filed, officials announced Thursday.

Under the new system, the court typically receives citations within 48 hours, allowing drivers to access their cases online and take action sooner.

The program connects the police department's records system directly to the court's case management system, eliminating much of the manual data entry, scanning and paperwork previously required to process citations.

“The launch of eCitations marks a meaningful step forward in how citation information moves from law enforcement to the Court,” Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II said in a statement.

The change is also expected to reduce administrative costs and shorten processing times for court staff.

Beverly Hills Police Chief Max Subin welcomed the partnership, saying the electronic system "improves citation efficiency and reduces costs."

The Beverly Hills Police Department is the first agency participating in the court's new electronic citation initiative.

Court officials said they will evaluate the initial rollout before considering expanding the program to other law enforcement agencies across Los Angeles County.