Traffic Fees
Traffic Fees
MCR 1.110 - Fines, costs and other financial obligations imposed by the court must be paid at the time of assessment, except when the court allows otherwise, for good cause shown.
| Speeding General | Fine Amount |
| 1 to 5 miles per hour over the limit | $125 |
| 6 to 10 miles per hour over the limit | $135 |
| 11 to 15 miles per hour over the limit | $150 |
| 16+ miles per hour over the limit | $175 |
| Speeding on Interstate | Fine Amount |
| 1 to 5 miles per hour over the limit | $125 |
| 6 to 10 miles per hour over the limit | $145 |
| 11 to 15 miles per hour over the limit | $155 |
| 16 to 25 miles per hour over the limit | $185 |
| 26+ miles per hour or more over the limit | $210 |
| Other Violations | Fine Amount |
| Careless Driving | $205 |
| Child Restraint Violation (1 to 4 years of age) | $105 |
| Seat belt Violation (Driver or Passenger) | $65 |
| Construction or School Zone | Contact Court |
| *Defective Equipment | $115 |
| Disobey Traffic Signal | $135 |
| Disobey Stop Sign | $135 |
| Disobey Traffic Control Device | $125 |
| Drove Across Median | $135 |
| Drove Left of Center | $135 |
| Drove Wrong Way | $135 |
| Fail to Change Address | $115 |
| Fail to Stop for School Bus | $240 |
| Fail to Stop from Private Drive | $130 |
| Fail to Signal Turn | $125 |
| Fail to Yield | $135 |
| Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle | $155 |
| Follow too Close | $125 |
| Graduated License Violation | $135 |
| Impeding Traffic | $120 |
| Improper Freeway Entry / Exit | $145 |
| Improper Parking | $80 |
| Improper Pass | $130 |
| Improper Turn | $130 |
| Improper Use of Lights | $120 |
| Helmet Law Violation | $120 |
| No Proof of Insurance | Contact Court |
| Park in Handicap Zone (1st Offense) | $190 |
| Refuse Preliminary Breath Analyzer Test | $180 |
| Expired Registrations | $125 |
| Violation Basic Speed Law | $130 |
* Note: Fines and Costs are waived if repairs are made and reported to the Court within 14 days.
For information regarding points on your Michigan driver's license please contact the Secretary of State at 517-636-6406 or 888-767-6424.
Additional Fees
- $25 fee assessed if violation results in accident
- Add $25 default fee after 14 days
- Add 20% late fee after 56 days
Rules & Regulations
Fines / costs are subject to change without notice. Fines and costs are established by the court on a case by case basis. While these are general guidelines for the most common traffic offenses, individuals owing fines and cost should contact the court to determine the exact amount of any fines and cost that have been ordered. Proper attire is required for appearance in court. No tank tops or muscle shirts allowed pursuant to court rules.