Freeway Traffic School is a private DMV-licensed provider (E1745) and is not a part of the Orange County Superior Court.

Court Info & Traffic School Details

Serves: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. Your citation controls the actual hearing location.

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Harbor Justice Center — Traffic Division

(657) 622-8459

4601 Jamboree Rd
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
Verify before visiting

Use the court portal first; in-person traffic service is limited to court business hours

cup.occourts.org ↗

$54 — paid to the court
Separate from any course payment when you pass

90 days from court payment processing
One 30-day extension available

Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

occourts.org ↗

⚠️ Heads up: Court fees, deadlines, and policies can change without notice. Always confirm current details directly with the court before making decisions based on this page.

How to Do Traffic School for a Harbor Justice Center Ticket

The Harbor Justice Center handles traffic matters for a broad coastal and south-county service area, from Irvine and Newport Beach through Mission Viejo, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. Because that footprint is wide, the safest first move is to check the exact branch and eligibility in Orange County's online portal before starting the DMV-licensed course.

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Use Your OC Pay #

Look up the ticket at cup.occourts.org. South-county drivers often pass several justice centers on the way to Newport Beach, but your OC Pay # and citation record decide where the case belongs.

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Pay Bail Plus the $54 Traffic School Fee

Once traffic school is available, pay Orange County Superior Court's required amount through the portal, the traffic phone line at (657) 622-8459, by mail, or in person. The $54 court admin fee is paid to the court and is separate from Freeway Traffic School's pay-when-you-pass course model.

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Start Free From Anywhere

After the court election is handled, start the course free online. Harbor-area drivers do not need to return to Newport Beach for class; complete the lessons at your pace in English or Spanish, with unlimited retries and no hidden fees.

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Pass & We E-File

When you pass, Freeway Traffic School electronically files completion with the court and DMV. Keep an eye on My Court Portal for the Harbor Justice Center case update and save your course confirmation.

⚠️ Your Newport Beach deadline: Orange County's traffic school deadline is 90 days from court payment processing. Harbor Justice Center serves a large set of cities, so do not assume a different branch deadline or an appearance date controls your course timing. If you need more time, request the one available 30-day extension through the court before the 90 days run out.

Going to the DMV? You probably don't need to

Traffic school completion is sent electronically, so Harbor Justice Center drivers normally do not visit the DMV for this ticket. If you need a full-service DMV for unrelated business, the Costa Mesa DMV is at 650 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. DMV offices cannot grant Orange County traffic school permission; only the court can.

Ready to clear your Harbor Justice Center ticket? Start free, use unlimited retries, and pay only when you pass. No hidden fees.

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