Waterford Township Traffic Ticket Records
Waterford Township traffic ticket records are filed at the 51st District Court, which serves Waterford Township along with White Lake Township, Rose Township, and Highland Township. With around 72,000 residents and active enforcement on Dixie Highway, Telegraph Road, and Elizabeth Lake Road, the 51st District Court handles a steady volume of traffic cases from this area of Oakland County. If you need to search a citation, pay a fine, or request copies of traffic records, the 51st District Court is where to go. Oakland County Court Explorer is also available as an additional online search tool alongside MiCOURT.
Waterford Township Quick Facts
51st District Court - Waterford Township Traffic Records
The 51st District Court handles all traffic ticket cases for Waterford Township. The courthouse is at 5100 Civic Center Drive in Waterford, MI 48329. Citations issued in Waterford Township go to the 51st District Court. That is where records are created, hearings are held, and case files are stored. The court also handles cases from White Lake Township, Rose Township, and Highland Township to the northwest.
Traffic enforcement in Waterford Township covers several key routes. Dixie Highway (US-24) runs through the township from south to north and is a major enforcement corridor. Telegraph Road (US-24) carries heavy traffic through the area and generates a consistent volume of speed and signal violations. Elizabeth Lake Road cuts through the township near several residential and recreational areas. Under MCL 257.907, civil infractions in Michigan are resolved by admission, admission with explanation, or at a formal or informal hearing. Each step in that process creates records kept at the 51st District Court.
The 51st District Court website at 51stdistrictcourt.org has forms, procedures, and contact information. Call the court at (248) 618-7700 for questions about a specific case or to ask about records requests. In-person requests are accepted during regular business hours. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies the same day in most cases. Copy fees apply for both plain and certified copies.
Waterford Township has a large number of lakes within its boundaries, including Cass Lake and Pontiac Lake. Seasonal traffic from boaters, campers, and recreational visitors adds to the enforcement load during warmer months. Traffic around lake access roads and parks can generate citations that end up at the 51st District Court. If you received a ticket in Waterford Township near one of these areas, the case follows the same process as any other citation in the township.
| Court | 51st District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 5100 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329 |
| Phone | (248) 618-7700 |
| Website | 51stdistrictcourt.org |
| Serves | Waterford Township, White Lake Township, Rose Township, Highland Township |
Search Waterford Township Traffic Records Online
The primary online tool for Waterford Township traffic ticket records is MiCOURT, Michigan's statewide case search system. MiCOURT is free and requires no account. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions for cases at the 51st District Court. It is a fast first step before calling the court or making an in-person visit.
Waterford Township is in Oakland County, which means cases are also searchable through Oakland County Court Explorer. Court Explorer is specific to Oakland County courts and can provide additional detail for 51st District Court cases. Both MiCOURT and Court Explorer are free. Using both tools gives you the widest view of available online case information before contacting the 51st District Court directly.
Online searches show public case data only. Sealed or restricted records will not appear in either system. For certified copies or full case file documents, contact the 51st District Court clerk at (248) 618-7700. In-person requests are the fastest option. Mail requests are also accepted at 5100 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. The Michigan Courts website has a court directory and contact information for courts across Oakland County and statewide.
Points and Your Driving Record
Traffic convictions from Waterford Township cases add points to your Michigan driving record under MCL 257.320. Points are assessed at conviction or when a civil infraction notice goes unanswered. The violation type determines the point value. Speeding 6-10 mph over the limit is 2 points. Speeding 11-15 mph over is 3 points. Speeding 16 or more mph over is 4 points. Reckless driving is 6 points. Stop sign and red light violations are 3 points each.
Michigan tracks points over a two-year rolling window. At 12 or more points, the Secretary of State may schedule a reexamination. That hearing can lead to restricted driving or a license suspension. Points do not expire at one year. The full two-year period applies to every point entry on your record. Given the active enforcement on Dixie Highway and Telegraph Road, it is easy to accumulate points quickly if you receive multiple violations in a short period.
Your driving record is kept by the Michigan Secretary of State, not the 51st District Court. Order a copy of your driving abstract through ExpressSOS online or at an SOS branch. A conviction at the 51st flows automatically to the SOS system. Checking your abstract before a court date shows your current point total and helps you decide whether to contest a ticket, pay it, or seek a reduced charge.
Waterford Township also sees enforcement during peak seasonal periods near its lakes and recreational areas. Summer months can bring an uptick in citations from road conditions near lake access points and campgrounds. Those violations carry the same point values as any other Waterford Township citation. If you are a regular visitor to the area and receive a ticket near Cass Lake, Pontiac Lake, or another recreational site, the case goes to the same 51st District Court as all other Waterford Township traffic cases.
Getting Copies of Waterford Township Traffic Records
To get copies of traffic records from Waterford Township cases, contact the 51st District Court clerk. In-person requests are accepted at 5100 Civic Center Drive in Waterford during regular business hours. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies the same day in most cases. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and are needed for legal proceedings, insurance claims, or license reinstatement matters. Bring the name on the citation, the date, and the case number if you have it.
Mail requests are also accepted at 5100 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. Include all relevant case details and a check or money order for the copy fee. If you are not sure of the current fee, call (248) 618-7700 before mailing. Processing time for mail requests varies and may be longer than in-person visits during busy periods.
If you need your full driving record rather than a specific court case file, use the BDVR-154 form from the Secretary of State. Under MCL 257.208c, Michigan residents can request their own driving abstract. ExpressSOS is the online option for ordering your abstract quickly. The SOS abstract and the 51st District Court record together give the most complete view of any Waterford Township traffic case on your driving history.
Oakland County Traffic Records
Waterford Township is in Oakland County. The county page covers all Oakland County district courts, the Court Explorer tool, and county-level records access options.
Nearby Cities
Other Oakland County cities near Waterford Township have dedicated traffic ticket records pages with local court and search details.