Texting while driving ticket in Alabama
A texting ticket in Alabama costs about $194 to $235 with court costs and fees.
FineAbout $194–$235estimate with court costs
PointsSee state rules
Defensive driving schoolYes
Add up my ticket All Alabama rules
What does the Alabama state schedule charge for a texting ticket?
The fine is only part of what you pay. Court costs and fees are added on top, and they are often more than the fine itself.
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Texting while driving | $25[3] | $194–$235 |
With court costs is an estimate. The 5 largest Alabama courts add $169 to $210 in court costs to the same fines. Your notice shows the exact total.
Will a texting ticket raise your insurance in Alabama?
Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a texting ticket as a moving violation. In Alabama one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 25% on average[1], or about $1,629 over three years. A texting ticket usually lands in the same range.
Estimate based on the state's speeding average, not a quote.
How long do you have to respond to a texting ticket in Alabama?
- Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[4]
Details
Pay, resolve online or appear in court by the court date on your ticket. If you miss it: Missing it can mean a late fee, a license suspension and a warrant for your arrest.
- 14daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[6]
Details
Appeal a district or municipal court conviction to circuit court for a new trial. If you miss it: After 14 days the conviction stands. You must also post a new appeal bond.
Can you keep a texting ticket off your Alabama record?
Every way to handle an Alabama ticket, from paying to contesting →
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Got a different ticket in Alabama?
- Speeding
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
What else do people ask?
Will a texting ticket raise my insurance in Alabama?
Probably, if it goes on your record. Insurers rate it as a moving violation. In Alabama a speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 25% on average (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026), and a texting ticket tends to land in the same range.
Sources
Alabama law and DMV sources (5)
- 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.
- Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 30.3: Notice and perfection of appeal, Supreme Court of Alabama.
- Jefferson County (Birmingham Division) Traffic Court: Defensive Driving School, Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.
- Tuscaloosa County Traffic Court, 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).