Fines

The maximum fine for most traffic violations is $200 and criminal offenses can go up to $500 in addition to court costs set by the state legislature. Violations of city ordinances may carry a maximum fine of up to $2,000. The Judge may assess the fine at his/her discretion within the fine range. THE JUDGE IS NOT REQUIRED TO REDUCE YOUR FINE.

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 542.404 OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE,
FINES ARE DOUBLED FOR VIOLATIONS OCCURRING IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE
WHILE WORKER IS PRESENT.

COURT COSTS
In addition to the fine, court costs mandated by state law will be charged. These costs, which differ depending on the offense, are included in the fines. The judge has no discretion to waive or reduce court costs. In addition, if a warrant was served or processed, you will be charged a warrant fee.

Contact the Court for any charges not listed below.

Schedule of Fines Effective Jan. 1, 2020

SPEEDING VIOLATIONS:
First 10 mph over limit Please See Speed Chart Below
Each add'l mile - add Please See Speed Chart Below
Speeding in School Zone $359.00

MOVING VIOLATIONS:
Failure to Control Speed $134.00
Running Stop Sign/Red Light $134.00
Failure to Yield Right of Way $134.00
Failure to Signal Lane Change $134.00
Failure to Signal Intent Turn $134.00
Failure to ROW From Private Property $134.00

DRIVER LICENSE VIOLATIONS:
No Driver's License 1st Offense $132.00
No Driver's License 2nd Offense $231.90
No Commercial Driver's License $130.90
Expired Operator's License $130.00
Driving While License Invalid(DWLI) $281.00
Permitting Unlicensed Driver to Drive $130.00

SEAT BELT VIOLATIONS:
No Seat Belt Driver/Passenger $201.00/$200.00
Child Not Secured by Seat Belt < 4 or under 39" $234.90

OTHER:
*Failure to show Financial Responsibility $431.00
Parked in Handicapped Space w/o Decal $572.00
Expired Registration $130.00
Display Ficticious License Plate $186.00
Wrong, Alternate, or OBSC License Plate $130.00

Speeding Chart Effective Jan. 1, 2020

MILES OVER LIMIT TOTAL COST MILES OVER LIMIT TOTAL COST

10 $224.90 26 $299.90

11 $229.90 27 $304.90

12 $234.90 28 $309.90

13 $239.90 29 $314.90

14 $244.90 30 $319.90

15 $249.90 31 $324.90

16 $254.90 32 $329.90

17 $259.90 33 $334.90

18 $264.90 34 $339.90

19 $269.90 35 $344.90

20 $274.90 36 $349.00

21 $279.90 37 $354.90

22 $284.90 38 $359.90

23 $289.90 39 $364.90

24 $294.90 40 $369.90

Fines

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