Baldwin County, Alabama traffic ticket costs
Baldwin County District Court, Traffic
Speeding ticket$230–$250depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$1,629+25% for about 3 years, state average
Points2–5for speeding
Defensive driving schoolYesavailable, with limits
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How much is a speeding ticket in Baldwin County, Alabama?
What do other tickets cost in Baldwin County?
5 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- Red light$230
- No insuranceIf you fix it: Many courts dismiss or lower it$260
- Expired registration$235
- Seat belt$46
- Failure to yield$230
Every fine on the court's schedule (11)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–24 mph overPrinted as: Speeding (less than 25 mph over limit)Fine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $230[3] |
| Speeding, 25+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding (25 mph or more over limit)Fine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $250[3] |
| Running red light or stop signFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $230[3] |
| Failure to yield Right of WayFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $230[3] |
| Following too closelyFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $230[3] |
| Improper turnFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $230[3] |
| Failure to use Safety BeltFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $46[3] |
| Failure to use Child RestraintFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $235[3] |
| No insuranceFine and court costs if paid before the court date.If you fix it: Many courts dismiss or lower it. Show proof of insurance.[3] | $260[3] |
| Improper tag/No tagFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $235[3] |
| Operating a motor vehicle without a driver's licenseFine and court costs if paid before the court date. | $285[3] |
How do you reach Baldwin County District Court, Traffic?
Address
Baldwin County Courthouse, 312 Courthouse Square, Suite 10, Bay Minette, AL 36507[2][4]
Phone
(251) 937-0280[4]
Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.[4] (Hours listed for the Bay Minette courthouse.)
Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court
- This list covers tickets from State Troopers and county sheriff's deputies heard in district court.[3]
- You can pay by mail or online without going to court only for listed offenses and only if you have not been convicted of two or more traffic offenses in the past 12 months.[2]
- Clerks cannot grant continuances. Send a written request to the judge with your case number.[3]
- If you miss court without paying, an alias warrant can be issued and your license suspended without notice.[3]
- Tickets written by city police go to that city's municipal court, which sets its own costs.
What should you do with a Baldwin County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Baldwin County?
- Speeding
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County's published fine schedule lists $230–$250 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Baldwin County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (251) 937-0280.
Sources
Court sources (3)
- Baldwin County Traffic Court Information, Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.
- Baldwin County Traffic Court Costs, Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.
- Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit (Baldwin County) home page, Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.
Alabama law and DMV sources (2)
- Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 20: Magistrates' fine schedule, Supreme Court of Alabama.
- Alabama Traffic Service Center: Frequently Asked Questions, Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).