Maricopa County, Arizona traffic ticket costs
Justice Courts of Maricopa County
Speeding ticketOn your noticenot published
Insurance over 3 years+$2,549+30% for about 3 years, state average
Points3for speeding
Defensive driving schoolYesavailable, with limits
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What do other tickets cost in Maricopa County?
3 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- Red light$182
- No insuranceIf you fix it: Dismissed$945–$1,840
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: Dismissed$587
Every fine on the court's schedule (5)
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Red light violation (28-645A3A or 28-647.1)MVD also orders Traffic Survival School at your expense. | $182[2] | $182 |
| Child passenger restraint (28-907A or B)Suspended if you show the court you have installed an acceptable child restraint. | $139.50[2] | $139.50 |
| No current vehicle registration (28-2532A)If you fix it: Dismissed. Show proof of current registration.[2] | $587[2] | $587 |
| No driver license in possession (28-3169A)If you fix it: Dismissed. Show you had a valid license when cited.[2] | $157.50[2] | $157.50 |
| No insurance (28-4135A, B or C)Totals range from $945 to $1,840, with a 3 to 12 month license and registration suspension.If you fix it: Dismissed. Show you were insured at the time.[2]If you fix it: Court may waive it. Buy a six-month policy, with a clean recent record.[2] | $945–$1,840[2] | $1,742–$3,344 |
With court costs is an estimate. 68%, 10% and 1% surcharges plus $50 in fixed assessments.[10][9][8] Your notice shows the exact total.
From the court's schedule effective Sep 19, 2025.
How do you reach Justice Courts of Maricopa County?
Address
Varies by courthouse: Maricopa County has many justice court precincts. The bottom of your citation names your court and its address, and every location is on the court locations page.[3]
Hours
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except county holidays.[2]
Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court
- Each Arizona court sets its own civil traffic amounts within the limits in state law. The court named on your citation handles the ticket.
- City police tickets usually go to the city court. State, county and some tribal officers usually cite into justice court.[1]
- Missing your date or paying late adds a $30 default fee and a $20 time payment fee. A time payment plan needs a $20 application fee. Returned checks cost $25.[1][2]
- The court publishes amounts for a few common violations. For speeding and other charges, check the bond envelope from the officer or the court's payment page.[2]
- A waste of a finite resource ticket (28-702.01A) has a $73.25 civil penalty before fees, carries no points and is not reported to MVD.[1]
What should you do with a Maricopa County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Maricopa County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Other courts in Arizona
What else do people ask?
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Maricopa County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page.
Sources
Court sources (3)
- Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Going to Court (traffic), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
- Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Court Citation Information Guide (bond insert, revised 9-19-2025), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
- Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Justice Court Locations, Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
Arizona law and DMV sources (2)
- Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Going to Court (traffic), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
- Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Court Citation Information Guide (bond insert, revised 9-19-2025), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
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).