Only certain traffic violations are payable without an appearance in court. The following traffic and ordinance violations require a court appearance either in accordance with State law or by order of the St. Charles City Municipal Court Judge:
- All non-traffic ordinance violations
- Some animal violations (see fine and costs list)
- All housing violations
- Careless and imprudent driving (C and I)
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Driving while license suspended or revoked
- Speeding 26 miles per hour or more over the speed limit