Kettering Traffic Case Search
Traffic ticket records in Kettering are handled by the Kettering Municipal Court at 2325 Wilmington Pike. The court serves Kettering, Centerville, Moraine, and Washington Township in Montgomery County. Online fine payments are available, and the court runs a Traffic Safety Program for eligible drivers. Whether you got a speeding ticket on Far Hills Avenue or a red light citation at a busy intersection, this court is where your case will be heard and where your records are kept.
Kettering Quick Facts
Kettering Municipal Court
The Kettering Municipal Court is at 2325 Wilmington Pike. Call (937) 296-2461 to reach the clerk's office. The court has two judges: Judge Dressel and Judge Long. Robert Scott serves as the Clerk of Court. The court handles traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and civil cases from Kettering, Centerville, Moraine, and Washington Township.
Payment options are flexible. The court takes Mastercard, Visa, cash, certified checks, personal checks, and money orders. You can pay in person at the clerk's window, online through the court's payment portal, or by mail. Online payments need your case number or citation number. If you mail a payment, include a copy of your ticket and make the check out to Kettering Municipal Court.
| Court | Kettering Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2325 Wilmington Pike Kettering, OH 45420 |
| Phone | (937) 296-2461 |
| Judges | Judge Dressel, Judge Long |
| Clerk | Robert Scott |
| Payment | MC, Visa, Cash, Check, Money Order |
The Kettering city website shown above provides links to court services, police information, and city resources related to traffic enforcement.
Traffic Safety Program
Kettering Municipal Court offers a Traffic Safety Program. This program is for first-time or low-risk traffic offenders. If you qualify, completing the program may result in a reduced charge or dismissed case. Not every ticket qualifies. The court decides eligibility based on the type of violation and your driving history.
To find out if your ticket qualifies, contact the clerk's office at (937) 296-2461. The staff can tell you whether the Traffic Safety Program is an option for your specific case. This program is separate from the BMV's remedial driving course that removes points. You may be able to do both if the court allows it.
Look Up Kettering Traffic Records
You can search for Kettering traffic ticket records a few ways. Online is the fastest. The court's website has a case search tool where you enter a name or case number. Results show the charge, fine amount, court date, and case status.
The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts also keeps records for cases that move to the Common Pleas Court level, such as appeals or more serious charges. The Supreme Court of Ohio runs a statewide search tool that covers all Ohio courts.
The Montgomery County clerk website above gives access to court records across the county, including traffic cases from the Kettering area.
In-person searches are simple. Go to 2325 Wilmington Pike and ask at the clerk's window. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, court records are public documents. You do not need to give a reason. Copies run about $0.10 per page for standard and $1.00 for certified.
Kettering Traffic Points
All traffic convictions from Kettering Municipal Court get reported to the Ohio BMV. Under Section 4510.036, the court must send abstracts of conviction for every traffic case. Points go on your driving record based on the offense.
Two points for speeding under 30 over, running a red light, or improper passing. Four points for reckless operation or speeding 30 mph or more over. Six points for OVI, leaving the scene of a crash, or vehicular assault. Hit 12 points in two years and the BMV suspends your license for six months. A remedial driving course can remove two points. You can do this once every three years.
Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help provides free guides on traffic court procedures, paying fines, and understanding your rights. For Kettering cases, the site explains how municipal courts work and what to expect if you contest a ticket. The Ohio State Bar Association also has a lawyer referral service.
For serious traffic charges like OVI or driving under suspension, consider hiring a lawyer. The court can appoint a public defender if jail time is on the table. For basic tickets, most people handle it themselves by paying online or showing up to court.
Montgomery County Records
Kettering is in Montgomery County. For county-level court records or cases from outside the Kettering Municipal Court's area, check the Montgomery County page.
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