Red light ticket in Alabama
A red light ticket in Alabama costs $189–$230 across 5 courts and carries 3 points.
Fine$189–$230across 5 courts
Points3
Defensive driving schoolYes
Add up my ticket All Alabama rules
How much does each court charge for a red light ticket?
Baldwin County charges the most, at $230. Mobile County charges $189.
What does the Alabama state schedule charge for a red light 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, which is why the court totals above are higher.
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Running a red light | $20[3] | $189–$230 |
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.
How many points is it?
- Running a red light3 pts[2]
Will a red light ticket raise your insurance in Alabama?
Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a red light 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 red light 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 red light 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 red light ticket off your Alabama record?
What if a camera caught you in Alabama?
Alabama lets certain cities and counties run red light cameras under local authority, so whether you can get a camera ticket depends on where you were driving. Check the notice from the city that sent it for the fine and how it is handled.[1][2]
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Got a different ticket in Alabama?
- Speeding
- Work zone
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
What else do people ask?
How many points is a red light ticket in Alabama?
Running a red light: 3 points.
How much is a red light ticket in Alabama?
It depends on the court. Published amounts: Baldwin County $230, Tuscaloosa County $198, Madison County $191, Jefferson County $190.
Will a red light 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 red light ticket tends to land in the same range.
Is a red light camera ticket different in Alabama?
Alabama lets certain cities and counties run red light cameras under local authority, so whether you can get a camera ticket depends on where you were driving. Check the notice from the city that sent it for the fine and how it is handled.
Sources
Alabama law and DMV sources (6)
- Driver License Point System, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
- 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.
Red light camera sources (2)
- Safety camera laws, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
- Speed and Red Light Cameras, Governors Highway Safety Association.
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).