How Do I Read My Citation?

Finding the County, Court, and City

Below are samples of the different citation formats. (Click here if you don't see your citation format.)

1. AZ Department of Public Safety
Issued by sheriffs and state troopers

Sample 1

2. Barcode
Citations with barcodes

Sample 1

3. Photo Enforcement
Camera citations

Sample 1 (Scottsdale)
Sample 2 (Peoria)

4. Police Department
Issued by local police officers

Sample 1 (Yuma)  *Most Common*
Sample 2 (Mesa)
Sample 3 (Surprise)
Sample 4 (Avondale)

5. Other
Citations with special formats

Sample 1 (Sheriff Office)
Sample 2 (City of Mesa)
Sample 3 (City of Phoenix)
Sample 4 (City of Tempe)