Caledonia stretches across the northern half of Racine County between Milwaukee and downtown Racine, and its traffic volume reflects that. Three 55 mph state highways (WI-32, WI-38, and Interstate 94) run through the village, and the Caledonia Police Department works all three actively. We defend Caledonia traffic citations in the Village of Caledonia Municipal Court and criminal traffic matters at the Racine County Circuit Court.
If the traffic stop also involved suspected impairment, pair this page with the Caledonia OWI/DUI guide. For broader local criminal-defense context, see the Caledonia criminal-defense page on racinelaw.com.
Where your Caledonia ticket will be heard
Village of Caledonia Municipal Court hears civil traffic citations written by local Caledonia police, including ordinary speeding, stop-sign and stoplight violations, equipment tickets, and seat-belt citations.
Racine County Circuit Court (730 Wisconsin Avenue) hears all criminal traffic charges and civil citations written by the Racine County Sheriff or Wisconsin State Patrol.
Check the upper-right corner of your citation for the court name before assuming which rules apply. Fines, plea options, and collateral consequences differ between the two.
Law enforcement that commonly cites in Caledonia
- Caledonia Police Department
- Racine County Sheriff
- Wisconsin State Patrol
Common traffic stops in Caledonia
- Interstate 94, Heavy State Patrol enforcement between the Seven Mile Road and Six Mile Road exits.
- Highway 32 (Douglas Avenue / Green Bay Road), Long 55 mph stretches that narrow to 35 mph through populated pockets, a speed-drop trap.
- Highway 38 (Erie Street), Connects Caledonia to Franksville and points north; local PD patrols frequently.
- Highway K / Four Mile Road, Residential and school-zone enforcement.
Civil traffic offenses (ordinary speeding, stop-sign, equipment, and seat-belt tickets) issued by the Caledonia Police Department are heard in the Caledonia Municipal Court. Anything written by the State Patrol on I-94, or any criminal traffic charge such as reckless driving under Wis. Stat. § 346.62 or operating after revocation under § 343.44, is heard at the Racine County Circuit Court at 730 Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Racine. If you are not sure which applies to your ticket, we will tell you during a free case review, and in almost every municipal case we appear on your behalf so you do not have to miss work.
Caledonia-area traffic enforcement by the numbers
Verified statistics from official state and county sources.
Caledonia traffic cases: who hears them
Criminal traffic charges from Caledonia are heard at the Racine County Circuit Court and prosecuted by the Racine County District Attorney's office.
Sitting Racine County circuit court judges
- Hon. Wynne P. Laufenberg · Branch 1 · Chief Judge
- Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz · Branch 2
- Hon. Jessica E.H. Lynott · Branch 3
- Hon. Scott P. Craig · Branch 4
- Hon. David W. Paulson · Branch 6
- Hon. Jamie M. McClendon · Branch 7
- Hon. Faye M. Flancher · Branch 8
- Hon. Robert S. Repischak · Branch 9
- Hon. Timothy D. Boyle · Branch 10
Caledonia traffic defense services
Every practice area below is flat-fee. If your citation lists an offense not shown here, call. We defend the full Wisconsin Vehicle Code.