Police Services
Traffic School
The Sunnyside Police Department and the Sunnyside Municipal Court are starting a “Traffic School” program on a deferment basis as an alternative to traffic infractions. Traffic School would only be available to people who qualify under the guidelines of the program and receive a deferred judgment from the Sunnyside Municipal Court Judge. Traffic School can reduce the violator’s chance of increased insurance costs and provide new information to drivers within the community. Traffic School provides Sunnyside Police Department a chance to reconnect with the occasional traffic violator and instruct on basic rules of the road, new traffic laws, and consequences to poor driving behavior. For more information or questions on the new “Traffic School” deferment program please feel free to call the Sunnyside Police Department at (509) 836-6216.
Is there a fee?
Yes. The fee for Traffic School is $100.00 per violation. Be aware if you take the infraction to municipal court there may be additional court fees.
How do I sign up?
After you receive an infraction you may sign up one of the following ways.
IN PERSON: Bring your green defendant copy to the Sunnyside Police Department during regular office hours (M – Th 8am to 6pm) and fill out application.
BY MAIL: Send in your completed mail-in application form with green defendant copy to 401 Homer Street Sunnyside, WA 98944.
Where is it?
Traffic School is held the first Saturday of each month with the exception of July and October.
Traffic School is a 4 hour course and begins at 8 am sharp.
Why sign up for Traffic School?
After successful completion of the class, the City Prosecutor will file for a dismissal of your violation. Upon dismissal, there will be no further fine or legal action associated with this violation and you will not have to appear in court or pay the infraction.
