Fines and Costs
Fine/Cost Schedule
The following is the amount if payment is received within 14 days of the ticket being issued:
All violations occurring in a school zone, construction zone or emergency scene.......Call the court for fine amount.
| All violations resulting in an accident (Minimum fine/cost) | ||
| Refusal to take preliminary breath test (PBT) | $220.00 | |
| SPEEDING | ||
| 01-05 MPH OVER LIMIT | $195.00 | |
| 06-10 MPH OVER LIMIT | $195.00 | |
| 11-15 MPH OVER LIMIT | $235.00 | |
| 16-20 MPH OVER LIMIT | $260.00 | |
| 21-25 MPH OVER LIMIT | $310.00 | |
| 26 + MPH OVER LIMIT | $360.00 | |
| FREEWAY SPEED - BELOW LIMIT | $195.00 | |
| 01-05 MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $230.00 | |
| 06-10 MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $230.00 | |
| 11-15 MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $260.00 | |
| 16-20 MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $310.00 | |
| 21-20 MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $360.00 | |
| 21-25 MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $410.00 | |
| 26+ MPH OVER LIMIT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE | $560.00 | |
| DRIVING | ||
| Blocking flow of traffic | $195.00 | |
| Careless Driving (With or Without Accident) | $260.00 | |
| Occupant Under Age Of 18 in Open Bed Of Pickup Truck | $195.00 | |
| Failed To Stop In Assured Clear Distance | $195.00 | |
| Illegal Entrance/Exit Of Freeway | $195.00 | |
| Drove Moped On Sidewalk Or Limited Access Road | $195.00 | |
| Motorcycle/Moped Over Two Abreast | $195.00 | |
| Drove Across Median - Highway | $195.00 | |
| Interfered With Fire Apparatus | $195.00 | |
| Drove Around Railroad Crossing | $195.00 | |
| Drove Without Lights On | $195.00 | |
| Failure To Dim Lights | $195.00 | |
| Failure To Signal On Turn | $195.00 | |
| Failure To Use Due Care And Caution | $195.00 | |
| Following Too Closely | $195.00 | |
| Impeding/Blocking Traffic | $195.00 | |
| Improper Backing | $195.00 | |
| Improper Lane Change or Usage | $195.00 | |
| Improper Passing | $120.00 | |
| Improper Start (Squealing Tires) | $195.00 | |
| Left Of Center Line | $195.00 | |
| Obstructed Vision And/Or Control | $195.00 | |
| Wrong Way On Divided Highway Or One Way Street | $195.00 | |
| Allow Riding On Outside Of Car | $195.00 | |
| Violation Of Basic Speed Law | $195.00 | |
| FAILED TO STOP/YIELD | ||
| Amber (Yellow) Light | $195.00 | |
| Failed To Stop Leaving Private Drive Or Alley | $195.00 | |
| Red Light | $195.00 | |
| Railroad Crossing | $195.00 | |
| School Bus | $245.00 | |
| Stop Sign | $195.00 | |
| Yield Right Of Way | $195.00 | |
| Yield To Pedestrians | $195.00 | |
| TURNS | ||
| Against Red Light | $195.00 | |
| In Front Of Moving Traffic | $195.00 | |
| Improper Or Prohibited Turn | $195.00 | |
| AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATIONS AND INSURANCE | ||
| Dirty or Obscured Plate | $195.00 | |
| Expired Plate | $195.00 | |
| Improperly Displayed Plate | $195.00 | |
| Improper Plate | $195.00 | |
| No Plate | $195.00 | |
| No Proof Of Insurance: | ||
| (Proof Of Valid Insurance Shown To Court Within 10 Days of Violation) | Fine Waived | |
| (Proof Of Valid Insurance Shown To Court After 10 Days of Violation) | $195.00 | |
| No Proof Of Insurance (no Proof Shown To Court) | $195.00 | |
| No Proof Of Registration | $195.00 | |
| Failed To Change Address On Registration | $195.00 | |
| (Proof Of Registration Shown To Court Within 10 Days of Violation) | Fine Waived | |
| Proof Of Registration Shown To Court After 10 Days of Violation) | $195.00 | |
| Unsigned Registration | ||
| (Proof Of Signed Registrations Shown To Court Within 10 Days of Violations) | Fine Waived | |
| (Proof Of Signed Registrations Shown To Court After 10 Days of Violations) | $195.00 | |
| DRIVERS LICENSE | ||
| Failed To Change Address | $195.00 | |
| Failed To Display A Valid Graduated License | $195.00 | |
| Graduated License Violation | $195.00 | |
| No Chauffeurs License On Person | $.00 | |
| (Proof Of Valid License Shown To Court Within 10 Days of Violation) | Fine Waived | |
| No Cycle Endorsement | $195.00 | |
| No Operator's License On Person or Defaced/Mutilated License | ||
| (Proof Of Valid Or New License Shown To Court Within 10 Days of Violation) | Fine Waived | |
| (Proof Of Valid Or New License Shown To Court After 10 Days of Violation) | $.00 | |
| EQUIPMENT | ||
| Child Restraint System Not In Use | $195.00 | |
| Defective Brakes
Defective Mirror Defective Muffler Defective Steering Tinted Windows ALL OTHER EQUIP. |
FINES & COSTS WAIVED IF COURT IS SHOWN POLICE CERTIFICATE WITHIN 14 DAYS |
or $195.00
or $195.00 or $195.00 or $195.00 or $195.00 or $195.00 |
| Seat Belt Not In Use | $65.00 |
| PARKING VIOLATIONS | |
| Abandoned Vehicle - Traffic Hazard | $65.00 |
| Display Of Vehicle For Sale (Per Day) | $65.00 |
| Handicapped Zone | $170.00 |
| Prohibited Parking | $65.00 |
| Motor Running Vehicle Unattended | $65.00 |
| Parking In Fire Route | $65.00 |
| BICYCLE VIOLATIONS (non equipment) | $110.00 |
| COMMERCIAL VEHICLE VIOLATIONS |
| Overweight Vehicle Fines |
Fines And Costs Stated On Violation |
| Expired Plate | Court Case |
| No Chauffeur License Obtained | Court Case |
| No Insurance | Court Case |
| No Registration Plate | Court Case |
| Registration Cancellation | Court Case |
| Registration Exceeding EGVW | Court Case |
| Vehicle Out Of Service | Court Case |
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION
| ANIMAL (First Offense) | |
| Animal Or Fowl At Large | $115.00 |
| Annoying Cat or Dog (Barking) | $115.00 |
| Failure To Obtain License For Animal | $115.00 |
| SECOND OFFENSE | $315.00 |
| THIRD OFFENSE | $555.00 |
| ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS | |
| Storage Of Wood Pile 1st Offense | $115.00 |
| Storage Of Wood Pile 2nd Offense | $315.00 |
| Storage Of Wood Pile 3rd Offense | $555.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Compliance Required 1st Offense | $115.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Compliance Required 2nd Offense | $315.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Compliance Required 3rd Offense | $555.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Registration Fee 1st Offense | $115.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Registration Fee 2nd Offense | $315.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Registration Fee 3rd Offense | $555.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Inspection Fee 1st Offense | $115.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Inspection Fee 2nd Offense | $315.00 |
| Rental Dwellings Inspection Fee 3rd Offense | $555.00 |
| Registration Required Business 1st Offense | $115.00 |
| Registration Required Business 2nd Offense | $315.00 |
| Registration Required Business 3rd Offense | $555.00 |
| Declaration of Nuisance (First Offense) | |
| Failure To Cut Or Remove Obnoxious Weeds Or Vegetation | $130.00 |
| OTHER VIOLATIONS (First Offense) | |
| Failure To Remove Snow Or Debris From Sidewalk | $130.00 |
| SECOND OFFENSE | $280.00 |
| THIRD OFFENSE | $530.00 |
| CCW/CPL VIOLATIONS | |
| Fail To Possess Concealed Pistol License While Carrying Concealed Weapon | $245.00 |
| Fail To Show Concealed Pistol License And State ID To Peace Officer On Demand | $245.00 |
| Concealed Pistol; Fail To Disclose To Peace Officer 1st Offense | $655.00 |
| Concealed Pistol; Fail To Disclose To Peace Officer 2nd Offense | $1145.00 |
| Carry Concealed Pistol With BAC .02-.07 Grams | $645.00 |
| Carry Concealed Pistol In Prohibited Place 1st Offense | $255.00 |
MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE
YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT WITHIN 14 DAYS FOR YOUR ARRAIGNMENT.
| Operating While Intoxicated | Court Case |
| Operating with Presence of Drugs (OWPD) | Court Case |
| Operating While Impaired By Liquor or Drugs | Court Case |
| Child Endangerment | Court Case |
YOU MUST CONTACT THE COURT WITHIN 14 DAYS
FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OFFENSES:
| Allowing Unlicensed Person To Drive | Court Case |
| Altered Driver's License | Court Case |
| Drag Racing | Court Case |
| Driving While License Suspended/Revoked/Denied | Court Case |
| Improper Use Or Display Of Another Person's License | Court Case |
| Never Acquired A Driver's License | Court Case |
| No Insurance | Court Case |
| Reckless Driving | Court Case |
| Disobey Police Officers Signal | Court Case |
| ALL OTHER MISDEMEANORS | Court Case |
IF YOUR OFFENSE IS NOT LISTED YOU MUST TELEPHONE THE COURT WITHIN 14 DAYS: (313) 382-8603 promt #1
9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
ADDITIONAL COSTS
IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE FOLLOWING FEES, IF APPLICABLE WILL BE ADDED:
- A $25.00 LATE COST IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS.
- A CLEARANCE FEE IF YOUR LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
- AFTER 56 DAYS A 20% LATE PENALTY ON THE AMOUNT OWED.
- $45.00 SHOW CAUSE FEE - IF AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE IS ISSUED FOR YOUR FAILURE TO PAY.
- A $45.00 WARRANT COST - IF A WARRANT IS ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST FOR FAILURE TO PAY.