Bend Municipal Traffic Records
Bend traffic ticket records are handled by the Bend Municipal Court, which sits inside the Bend Police Department at the base of Pilot Butte. The city has a population of roughly 100,000 and is the seat of Deschutes County. Judge Erin Zemper presides over the court after being appointed by the City Council. Residents who get a traffic ticket in Bend can resolve their case through the municipal court or look into traffic safety programs that may lead to a dismissal. The court also offers payment plans for those who face financial hardship.
Bend Quick Facts
Bend Municipal Court Records
The Bend Municipal Court is located at 555 NE 15th Street, right at the corner of Greenwood Avenue and 15th Street. This is the same building that houses the Bend Police Department. The court is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on weekends and holidays. Judge Erin Zemper oversees all traffic cases that come through this court.
If you need to drop off a payment or form after hours, there is a 24-hour locked drop box near the main entrance. This box is checked each business day. Payments made through the drop box should include your case number and be made payable to the City of Bend. The court accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit or debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
You can also pay your Bend traffic ticket online. The court uses an online payment portal at municipalonlinepayments.com/bendor where you can look up your case and submit payment. Full payment is due within 30 calendar days of receiving your citation.
| Court | Bend Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 NE 15th St Bend, OR 97701 |
| Phone | (541) 388-5572, press 9 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-noon, 1pm-4pm |
| Online Payment | municipalonlinepayments.com/bendor |
The image below shows the Bend Municipal Court page where traffic ticket records and court services are listed.
The Bend Municipal Court website has forms, contact details, and instructions for handling your traffic case.
Paying Bend Traffic Tickets
When you receive a traffic ticket in Bend, you have 30 calendar days to pay the fine in full. The court accepts several forms of payment at the window, by mail, through the drop box, or online. If you cannot pay the full amount within 30 days, you may be able to set up a payment plan. To request one, you must show that paying the fine in full would cause financial hardship. The court will ask you to fill out a Payment Plan Agreement form.
Note: If your Bend traffic ticket has been sent to collections, the court can no longer accept your payment. You must pay the collection agency directly. Two agencies handle Bend Municipal Court accounts: PCS at 1-866-254-2993 and Alliance One at 1-800-456-8838. Contact the agency listed on your collection notice to make your payment.
Checks and money orders should be made payable to the City of Bend. Include your citation number on the payment so the court can apply it to the right case. Credit and debit card payments can be made at the court window or through the online portal. The court does not accept American Express.
Bend Traffic Ticket Safety Programs
The Bend Municipal Court offers traffic safety programs that can result in your violation being dismissed. If you complete an approved program, the ticket will not appear on your driving record. There are three programs based on age. The Adult Driver program is for drivers aged 25 and older. The Young Driver program is for those aged 24 and younger. The Driver's License program is open to all ages for license-related issues.
Not everyone qualifies for a traffic safety program. You must meet certain conditions to be eligible. You cannot hold a commercial driver's license. You must have no traffic convictions in the past two years. You also cannot have completed a traffic safety program in the past two years. Certain violation types are not eligible for these programs at all.
The following violations will disqualify you from a Bend traffic safety program:
- Violations involving an accident
- Alcohol or drug related offenses
- Violations in a work zone or school zone
- Violations in a designated safety corridor
- Class A traffic violations
- Cell phone violations issued after October 2017
If you are accepted into a program and complete it on time, the court will dismiss your violation. This keeps the ticket off your driving record entirely. However, if you fail to complete the program, the court will issue an order to suspend your license under ORS 809.270. Take the program seriously and finish all steps before the deadline.
The Bend court programs page is shown here with details on traffic safety options.
Visit the court programs page for forms and instructions on how to apply for a traffic safety program in Bend.
Fix-It Tickets in Bend
Bend Municipal Court handles Fix-It citations for certain equipment and compliance violations. A standard Fix-It ticket carries a fee of $65. If you received a citation for an ADA placard violation, the Fix-It fee is $15. These citations give you a chance to correct the issue and close your case without a full fine or a mark on your driving record.
To resolve a Fix-It ticket, you must correct the problem and bring proof to the court within the time frame listed on your citation. The court staff will verify the fix and process the reduced fee. If you do not correct the issue or miss the deadline, the ticket converts to a standard violation with the full fine amount.
Bend Automated Traffic Enforcement
Bend is launching an automated traffic enforcement program expected to begin in April 2026. The city has contracted with Verra Mobility to install and operate the camera systems. The program will include both red light cameras and speed cameras at several intersections across the city. Speed cameras will capture violations for drivers going 11 or more miles per hour over the posted limit.
The fine amounts for automated speed enforcement in Bend are based on how far over the limit you were driving:
- 11 to 20 mph over the limit is a Class C violation with a $165 fine
- 21 to 30 mph over the limit is a Class B violation with a $265 fine
- 31 or more mph over the limit is a Class A violation with a $440 fine
Three locations have been selected for the first round of cameras. These are NE 27th Street and Neff Road, SE Reed Market Road and Third Street, and SE Powers Road and Third Street. When a camera captures a violation, police will compare the photo of the driver to the DMV photo on file for the registered owner. If the registered owner was not the one driving, that person can file a sworn affidavit stating they were not behind the wheel.
Note: Automated traffic enforcement citations in Bend will be processed through the Municipal Court just like officer-issued tickets. The same payment methods and deadlines apply.
Bend Police Traffic Records
The Bend Police Department is located at the same address as the Municipal Court at 555 NE 15th Street. Officers from this department issue traffic citations throughout the city. When you receive a ticket from a Bend police officer, the citation details are filed with the Municipal Court and become part of your traffic ticket record in Bend.
If you need legal help with a Bend traffic ticket, the Oregon State Bar offers a lawyer referral service. You can reach them at (800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763. They can connect you with an attorney who handles traffic cases in the Bend area. Having legal counsel can be helpful if you plan to contest your citation or if your case involves more serious charges.
Below is the Bend Police Department page with information on public safety services.
The Bend Police Department website has contact information and resources for residents.
Deschutes County Traffic Ticket Records
Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County. While the Bend Municipal Court handles violations issued within city limits, some traffic cases in the broader area go through the Deschutes County court system. For more details on county-level traffic ticket records, court locations, and fine schedules, visit the Deschutes County page.