It's an infraction, right? Go to LA Court and the tickets usually appear within 21 days. When it does, extend the appearance date. 2 weeks before the new appearance date, write and mail the check to them for the amount you owe. At the top of the check, write the citation number, your DL number, as well as the words "not guilty" and underline them. Within a few weeks you'll receive a letter with trial info or you can check the same website for that info. Go to court on the noted dated. With the delay and the amount of time that will pass by then will be at least 4 months. Good chance cop won't shop, you'll get the money mailed back.