Traffic Fines in United States

    Calculate traffic fines across United States. Speeding, parking, red light, phone use — get estimated penalties and next steps.

    Last reviewed by editorial team: May 28, 2026

    Why drivers use this guide

    Built for quick estimates, local checks, and practical response options.

    This United States page is a compact starting point for country, region, violation, and guide pages.
    Use it to choose the ticket page or practical guide that best matches your notice.
    All 50 US state pages are linked here so you can move straight into the local calculator.
    Use the USA country page to open the correct state page first. State-level pages now carry the local fine range, points language, insurance risk, and follow-up links.

    Country decision layer

    What this page helps you decide

    Use the USA country page to open the correct state page first. State-level pages now carry the local fine range, points language, insurance risk, and follow-up links.

    Start with your state, then continue into speeding, red-light camera, DUI, insurance, or unpaid-ticket guidance only if the local page shows real risk.

    Search pattern

    What broad traffic-fine questions usually mean in United States

    Broad USA traffic-ticket questions usually break into speeding, camera-ticket, or DUI seriousness within the first click.

    The search often starts with price and ends with points, insurance, or whether the ticket is worth fighting.

    Use this page to shortlist the issue instead of relying on one national answer for every state.

    Official checks

    Official sources to verify before paying

    Use this page to choose the right calculator path, then verify the final amount, deadline, record effect, and response options with the authority named on your notice.

    Checklist

    What to verify before opening a working calculator path

    Separate payment risk from record risk

    US traffic questions often look simple until points, insurer review, or deadline pressure change the cost of a quick payment.

    Pick the issue before the state

    The useful first split is often speeding versus camera versus DUI, because each one changes what should be checked next.

    Start with the state

    All 50 state pages are linked here so you can move from a national search into the local fine range, points context, and next step.

    Ticket pages for United States

    These country-ticket pages help you choose the right violation path before narrowing into a local calculator or decision guide.

    US state traffic fine calculators

    AlabamaAlabama fine ranges: speeding $150-$300, parking from $25, red light $60-$150.AlaskaAlaska fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $25, red light $75-$150.ArizonaArizona fine ranges: speeding $165-$500, parking from $30, red light $250+.ArkansasArkansas fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.CaliforniaCalifornia fine ranges: speeding $238-$490, parking from $65, red light $490.ColoradoColorado fine ranges: speeding $150-$300, parking from $25, red light $75-$150.ConnecticutConnecticut fine ranges: speeding $150-$300, parking from $30, red light $100+.DelawareDelaware fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $25, red light $110+.FloridaFlorida fine ranges: speeding $129-$350, parking from $30, red light $158.GeorgiaGeorgia fine ranges: speeding $145-$500, parking from $35, red light $70+.HawaiiHawaii fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $35, red light $100+.IdahoIdaho fine ranges: speeding $90-$250, parking from $20, red light $90+.IllinoisIllinois fine ranges: speeding $120-$350, parking from $50, red light $100.IndianaIndiana fine ranges: speeding $120-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.IowaIowa fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.KansasKansas fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $75+.KentuckyKentucky fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $25, red light $100+.LouisianaLouisiana fine ranges: speeding $150-$350, parking from $30, red light $100+.MaineMaine fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.MarylandMaryland fine ranges: speeding $160-$530, parking from $40, red light $75.MassachusettsMassachusetts fine ranges: speeding $105-$355, parking from $25, red light $100+.MichiganMichigan fine ranges: speeding $125-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.MinnesotaMinnesota fine ranges: speeding $120-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.MississippiMississippi fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.MissouriMissouri fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.MontanaMontana fine ranges: speeding $70-$200, parking from $20, red light $100+.NebraskaNebraska fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $20, red light $100+.NevadaNevada fine ranges: speeding $150-$400, parking from $25, red light $100+.New HampshireNew Hampshire fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $20, red light $100+.New JerseyNew Jersey fine ranges: speeding $85-$260, parking from $40, red light $85+.New MexicoNew Mexico fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.New YorkNew York fine ranges: speeding $150-$600, parking from $65, red light $50.North CarolinaNorth Carolina fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.North DakotaNorth Dakota fine ranges: speeding $50-$200, parking from $20, red light $100+.OhioOhio fine ranges: speeding $150-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.OklahomaOklahoma fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.OregonOregon fine ranges: speeding $165-$440, parking from $40, red light $265+.PennsylvaniaPennsylvania fine ranges: speeding $150-$300, parking from $35, red light $100.Rhode IslandRhode Island fine ranges: speeding $95-$250, parking from $25, red light $85+.South CarolinaSouth Carolina fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.South DakotaSouth Dakota fine ranges: speeding $85-$200, parking from $20, red light $100+.TennesseeTennessee fine ranges: speeding $100-$300, parking from $25, red light $50+.TexasTexas fine ranges: speeding $150-$300, parking from $50, red light $75.UtahUtah fine ranges: speeding $120-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.VermontVermont fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.VirginiaVirginia fine ranges: speeding $150-$500, parking from $25, red light $50+.WashingtonWashington fine ranges: speeding $136-$250, parking from $35, red light $139+.West VirginiaWest Virginia fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.WisconsinWisconsin fine ranges: speeding $175-$300, parking from $25, red light $100+.WyomingWyoming fine ranges: speeding $100-$250, parking from $20, red light $100+.

    How to use United States traffic fine information

    A country-level page is most useful when it helps you decide which question matters next. The cash amount is only one part of the result.

    Start with the consequence you care about

    Insurance, points, deadlines, license status, and appeal pressure often matter more than browsing another local landing page.

    Open a ticket page only when it matches your issue

    The relevant calculators are focused on searches where a broad country-level comparison can still help before a driver makes a decision.

    Use guides for the pay-versus-contest question

    If you already know the ticket type but are unsure what to do, use the closest local calculator and one short decision guide before acting.

    Decision guides for United States drivers

    Use these short guides when the next question is about insurance, points, deadlines, or whether the ticket is worth contesting.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I fight a traffic ticket in United States?+

    Yes, in most cases you have the right to contest a traffic ticket. Options include attending court, hiring a traffic lawyer, or in some areas, completing a defensive driving course to reduce penalties.

    Will a traffic fine affect my car insurance?+

    Moving violations like speeding or running a red light often lead to higher insurance premiums. The impact depends on your insurer, driving history, and the severity of the offense.

    How long does a traffic violation stay on my record?+

    The duration varies by jurisdiction. In many places, minor violations remain on your record for 3–5 years, while serious offenses like DUI can stay much longer.

    Methodology and data notes

    Reviewed by TrafficFineCalculator editorial teamUpdated May 28, 2026

    Last updated

    This United States page brings together the main ticket calculators, regional pages, scenarios, and response guides that are useful before you pay or contest.

    Coverage

    Fine ranges shown here are estimates and may not include court costs, local surcharges, or case-specific adjustments.

    Methodology

    Country pages keep links to ticket pages, focused guides, and core resources. We avoid sending drivers to local pages unless the page has enough detail to answer a real ticket question.

    Typical sources

    • United States public penalty references and driver guidance
    • Structured country and violation data used for comparison context
    • General ticket-handling, insurance-impact, and deadline guidance
    Disclaimer: This calculator and guide are for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most recent legal updates in your area. Fine amounts are estimates and may not include court fees, surcharges, or other costs. Always check official government sources or speak with a qualified traffic lawyer for advice about your specific case.