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All violations marked as "Appear" or violations not included in the below schedule require a mandatory court appearance.
Fine schedule effective July 14, 2020
| Section | Violation | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Traffic Signal (Disobey)* | $90 |
| 14 | Pedestrian Control Signals Fail to Obey* | $90 |
| 15 | Flashing Red Signals Fail to Obey* | $90 |
| 16 | Lane Direction Control Signals - Steady Red Fail to Obey* | $90 |
| 17 | Display Unauthorized Signs/Signals On or Near Roadway | $90 |
| 18 | Interfere with Traffic Control Devices / Railroad Signs | $125 |
| 26 | Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle Vehicle or Other Property | APPEAR |
| 30.2 | Refuse Preliminary Breath/Screening Test | $200 |
| 30.3(a) | Ignition Interlock Device Violation | APPEAR |
| 32 | Basic Speed Rule - Too Fast for Conditions* | $90 |
| 33 | Speeding* | See Chart Below |
| 34 | Minimum Speed Regulations* | $75 |
| 35 | Motor-Driven Cycle Speed Limit at Night* | $75 |
| 38-48 | Overtaking/Passing/Driving on Right Side/Passing Zones* | $90 |
| 49 | Turning Movements - Right/Left* | $90 |
| 50 | Unlawful Right, Left and U-Turns at Intersections | $90 |
| 51 | U-Turns Prohibited* | $90 |
| 52 | Turning on Curve or Crest of Hill Prohibited (500 ft.)* | $90 |
| 53 | Starting Parked Vehicle* | $90 |
| 54-56 | Turning Signal Violations* | $90 |
| 57-60 | Fail to Yield Violations* | $90 |
| 61 | Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle* | $150 |
| 62 | Fail to Comply with Flagman or Sign in Construction Zone* | $90 |
| 63 | Pedestrians - Obey Traffic Control Devices/Police Officer | $70 |
| 64 | Yield to Pedestrian Entering or in a Crosswalk* | $90 |
| 65 | Jaywalking - Pedestrian Not in Crosswalk Yield to Vehicles | $70 |
| 66 | Drivers to Exercise Due Care Around Pedestrians* | $90 |
| 67 | Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalk | $70 |
| 68 | Pedestrians to Use Sidewalk when Provided | $70 |
| 69 | Pedestrian Soliciting Rides - Prohibited | $90 |
| 70 | Driving Through a Safety Zone Prohibited* | $90 |
| 71 | Fail to Yield to Pedestrian on Sidewalk* | $90 |
| 72 | Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles | $90 |
| 73 | Drivers Must Yield Right of Way to Blind Pedestrian* | $90 |
| 75 | Pedestrians - Not Enter/Remain on Bridge Beyond Gate After Signal | $90 |
| 76 | Railroad Crossing - Driver Not to Cross on Approach of Train | $90 |
| 77 | Vehicles Must Stop at Railroad Crossing with Posted Stop Sign | $90 |
| 78 | Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Crossings* | $90 |
| 79 | Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossings | $90 |
| 80 | Fail to Stop When Leaving Private Drive/Parking Lot/Alley* | $90 |
| 81 | Fail to Stop for School Bus Displaying Sign/Flashing Lights* | $315 |
| 82 | Fail to Stop for Church/Daycare Bus Displaying Sign/Flashing Lights* | $150 |
| 83 | Stop/Stand/Park Outside a Business or Residential District | $20 |
| 85 | Stop/Stand/Park Where Prohibited | $30 |
| 86 | Stop/Park on Two-Way Road with Right Side Wheels Within 12" of Curb | $20 |
| 87 | Stop/Stand/Park Within a Handicapped Space | $100 |
| 88-96 | Parking Violations | $20 |
| 97 | Park in Excess of Posted Parking Time | $15 |
| 104 | Inattentive Driving | $90 |
| 108 | Drive Vehicle Loaded to Obstruct Drivers View/Control* | $90 |
| 109 | Coasting Prohibited* | $90 |
| 110 | Follow Fire Apparatus Closer than 500 Feet* | $90 |
| 111 | Drive Over an Unprotected Fire Hose | $90 |
| 113 | Enter + Block Intersection/Crosswalk Despite Traffic Signal* | $90 |
| 114 | Operate a Snowmobile on a Highway | $90 |
| 114.1 | Unlawful Operation of All-Terrain or Recreational Vehicle | $90 |
| 114.2(a) | Operate Low-Speed Vehicle on Street with Posted Speed Limit Greater Than 40 MPH | $90 |
| 114.3(a) | Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck on Roadway | $90 |
| 114.4 | Operate a Golf Cart on a Street or Highway | $90 |
| 114.5 | Operate Worksite Utility Vehicle on a Highway or Within City Limits | $90 |
| 115(a) | Ride on Vehicle Area Not Designed for Passengers (14 Years Old and up) | $90 |
| 116 | Drive Upon a Sidewalk* | $90 |
| 117(a) | Unsafe Backing - Interfering with Traffic* | $90 |
| 117(b) | Unsafe Backing/Should/Roadway - Cont. Access Highway* | $90 |
| 118 | Drive on Public/Private Property to Avoid Traffic Control Device | $70 |
| 122(1) | Destroy/Remove a Traffic Control Device Closing a Street | $90 |
| 122(b) | Drive on Any Portion of a Street or Alley That is Closed | $90 |
| 123 | Open a Vehicle Door Interfering with Traffic | $70 |
| 124 | Ride in a House Trailer While on Public Street or Highway | $70 |
| 126.1 | Obstructing License Plate | $70 |
| 126.2(a) | Use of Wireless Communication Device | $90 |
| 127 | Parent/Guardian Permit Child to Violate 10.01.128-128-10.01.133 | $70 |
| 128 | Bicyclists to Obey Traffic Laws | $90 |
| 129(a) | Operate Bicycle Ride on Portion Other Than the Fixed Seat | $70 |
| 129(b) | Operate a Bicycle with More Riders Than it is Designed For | $70 |
| 130 | Clinging to a Vehicle | $150 |
| 131(a) | Fail to Ride Bicycle/Moped Near to Right as Practicable | $70 |
| 131(b) | Fail to Ride Bicycle/Moped Near to Road Edge on One-Way | $70 |
| 131(c) | Ride a Bicycle More than Two Abreast | $70 |
| 131(d) | Ride a Bicycle on Roadway When Bicycle Path is Available | $70 |
| 132 | Carry Item(s) to Prevent at Least One Hand on Handlebars | $70 |
| 133(a) | Bicycle - Working Headlight/Read Red Reflector at Night | $70 |
| 133(b) | Bicycle Must Have Functional Brakes | $70 |
| 136 | Use Coasters, Roller Skates, Similar Devices | $25 |
| 138 | Motorcycle Riding Violations | $90 |
| 139(a) | Fail to Allow Motorcycle Full Use of a Lane* | $90 |
| 139(b) | Overtake or Pass a Vehicle Using Same Lane* | $90 |
| 139(c) | Operate Motorcycle Between Lanes of Traffic/Rows of Cars* | $90 |
| 139(d) | Operate Motorcycles Two Abreast in a Single Line* | $90 |
| 140 | Ride a Motorcycle Attached to Another Vehicle | $90 |
| 141 | Motorcycle with Passenger Must Have Seat/Footrest for Passenger | $90 |
| 142(a) | Operate/Ride Motorcycle Younger Than 18 without Helmet | $70 |
| 142(b) | Operate/Ride Motorcycle/Similar Device without Eye Protection | $70 |
| 144(a)(1) | Fail to Display Headlamps Between Sunset and Sunrise* | $90 |
| 144(a)(2) | Fail to Use Headlamps During Unfavorable Conditions* | $90 |
| 144(a)(3) | Fail to Use Headlamps When Windshield Wipers Needed* | $90 |
| 144(b) | Motorcycles to Have Headlamps On at All Times* | $90 |
| 146-164 | Lighting Violations | $70 |
| 165(a) | High Beam Lights - Dimmed for Oncoming Vehicle within 500 Feet* | $90 |
| 165(b) | High Beam Lights - Dimmed When Approaching Vehicle from Rear 300 Feet* | $90 |
| 166-169 | Lighting Violations | $70 |
| 170 | School Bus Lights - Required | $70 |
| 171 | Church/Daycare Bus Lights - Required | $70 |
| 172 | Snow Plow or Other Equipment Cannot Obstruct Lighting | $70 |
| 173-176.1 | Equipment Violations (Flares, Horns, Mufflers, Mirrors, etc.) | $70 |
| 177 | Windshield - Damaged/Obstructed View, Wipers Required | $70 |
| 178 | Tire Equipment (Tread, Metal Tire Contact with Roadway) | $70 |
| 180 | Trailers and Towed Vehicles | $70 |
| 181 | Tiny/Sunscreen/One-Way Glass | $70 |
| 182(a)(1) | Child Passenger (Under 4 Years of Age) Child Seat Required | $60 |
| 182(a)(2) | Child Passenger (Ages 4-8) Child Booster Seat Required | $60 |
| 182(a)(3) | Child Passenger (Ages 8-14) Must Use Safety Belt | $60 |
| 182.1(a) | Seat Belts - 18 Years of Age or Older/Each Occupant Seatbelt Required | $30 |
| 182.1(b) | Seat Belts - 14-18 Years of Age Must Wear Seatbelts | $60 |
| 182.2(a) | Person Younger Than 14 Years of Age Ride on Part of Vehicle Not Designed for Passengers* | $125 |
| 182.2(b) | Operating Vehicle With Passenger Younger Than 14 Years of Age Riding on Area Not Designed for Passengers* | $125 |
| 183-188 | Equipment Violations - Motorcycles | $70 |
| 189(a) | Motorcycle Equipment - Service Braking System to Stop | $70 |
| 190 | Motorcycle Equipment - Performance Ability of Brakes | $70 |
| 191 | Other Motorcycle Equipment (Horn, Mirrors, Muffler, Tires, Etc.) | $70 |
| 193 | No Driver's License on Person* | $70 |
| 193.1 | Fail to Update Driver's License Change of Name/Address* | $70 |
| 194(a) | Driving While License is Suspended/Revoked/Canceled* | APPEAR |
| 195.1 | Operate Motor Vehicle When a Habitual Violator* | APPEAR |
| 198(a)(1) | Operate/Permit Operation of Vehicle Which is Not Registered | APPEAR |
| 198(a)(2) | Use/Possession Fictitious/Canceled/Suspended/Revoked Plate/Title/Registration Papers | APPEAR |
| 198(a)(3) | Lend/Knowingly Permit Use: Registration Receipt/Title/Plate/Decal | APPEAR |
| 198(a)(4) | Remove/Conceal/Mark/Deface License Plate on Vehicle | APPEAR |
| 198(a)(5) | Switched Tag/Registration Decal | APPEAR |
| 198(a)(1)(b)1 | Expired License Tag One Month or Less | $10 |
| 198(a)(1)(b)2 | Expired License Tag Two Months | $20 |
| 198(a)(1)(b)3 | Expired License Tag Three Months | $30 |
| 198(a)(1)(b)4 | Expired License Tag Four Months | $40 |
| 198(a)(1)(b)5 | Expired License Tag Five Months | $50 |
| 198(a)(1)(b)6 | Expired License Tag Six Months to One Year | $75 |
| 198(a)(1)(b)7 | Expired License One Year or More | $150 |
| 10.01.198(a)(4)(B) | Fail to Keep License Plate Clean/Mounted So Plainly Legible | $70 |
| 200(a) | Liability Insurance - Owner to Provide Insurance Coverage | APPEAR |
| 200(b) | Owner Not to Permit Operation of Uninsured Motor Vehicle | APPEAR |
| 200(c) | Liability Insurance - Knowingly Operate Uninsured Vehicle | APPEAR |
| 200(d) | Fail to Display Proof of Insurance Coverage | APPEAR |
| 205(a) | Operate/Occupy Vehicle with Sound Amplified System Audible 50 Feet Away | $90 |
*Indicates moving violation
- The scheduled fine for any infraction defined as a moving violation shall be doubled when the violation occurs within a road construction zone.
- The scheduled fine for a speeding violation in a school zone shall be doubled when the violation occurs within a school zone.
| MPH Over Limit | Fine |
|---|---|
| 6 | $45 |
| 7 | $50 |
| 8 | $55 |
| 9 | $60 |
| 10 | $65 |
| 11 | $70 |
| 12 | $75 |
| 13 | $80 |
| 14 | $85 |
| 15 | $90 |
| 16 | $100 |
| 17 | $110 |
| 18 | $120 |
| 19 | $130 |
| 20 | $140 |
| 21 | $150 |
| 22 | $160 |
| 23 | $170 |
| 24 | $180 |
| 25 | $190 |
| 26 | $220 |
| 27 | $230 |
| 28 | $240 |
| 29 | $250 |
| 30 | $260 |
| 31+ | APPEAR |
- Court costs of $45 are added to each case except for parking tickets and citations filed with no seatbelt as the only charge.