Getting a traffic ticket is a terrible feeling that is made even worse when you find out how much it's going to cost you.

 

What you may not realize is that buried in the dollar amount you're told to pay is a long list of hidden fees, some that have nothing to do with traffic. CBS News California Investigates looked at what you're paying for and why.

 

A red light camera recorded Kris Kahrs as she drove through an intersection in April 2025.