Texting while driving ticket in Arizona
A texting ticket in Arizona costs $264.80 on the state schedule.
Fine$264.80state schedule
PointsSee state rules
Defensive driving schoolYes
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How much does each court charge for a texting ticket?
Mohave County charges the most: $264.80.
Amount on your notice (not published): Maricopa County, Pima County, Yavapai County.
What does Arizona law allow 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, which is why the court totals above are higher.
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Using a handheld wireless device while driving, first violationA second or later violation is $400. | $75–$149[13] | $184–$317 |
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.
Will a texting ticket raise your insurance in Arizona?
Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a texting ticket as a moving violation. In Arizona one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 30% on average[1], or about $2,549 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 Arizona?
- Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[24][25]
Details
Respond by the court date on your citation. If you miss it: The court enters a default judgment, adds fees, and reports it to MVD. Your vehicle registration can be blocked and the debt sent to collections.
- 14daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[23]
Details
Appeal a civil traffic judgment. If you miss it: After 14 calendar days you lose the right to appeal.
- 15daysAsk MVD for a hearing on a Traffic Survival School orderfrom the notice date[2]
Details
Ask MVD for a hearing on a Traffic Survival School order. If you miss it: The order stands.
- 30daysPay the civil penalty after judgmentfrom conviction[19][20]
Details
Pay the civil penalty after judgment. If you miss it: The court can declare the full amount due and tell MVD, which can suspend your license until it is paid.
Can you keep a texting ticket off your Arizona record?
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How much is a texting ticket in Arizona?
It depends on the court. Published amounts: Mohave County $264.80.
Will a texting ticket raise my insurance in Arizona?
Probably, if it goes on your record. Insurers rate it as a moving violation. In Arizona a speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 30% on average (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026), and a texting ticket tends to land in the same range.
Sources
Arizona law and DMV sources (8)
- Ariz. Admin. Code R17-4-404 Driver Point Assessment, Traffic Survival Schools, Arizona Department of Transportation (via Cornell LII).
- A.R.S. 28-3394 Successful course completion, Arizona Legislature.
- A.R.S. 28-914 Use of portable wireless communication device while driving, Arizona Legislature.
- A.R.S. 28-1601 Failure to pay civil penalty, suspension or restriction of driving privilege, Arizona Legislature.
- A.R.S. 28-3305 Court action on conviction, Arizona Legislature.
- Mohave County Courts: Defendant's Notice of Right to Appeal (Civil Traffic), Superior Court of Arizona, County of Mohave.
- 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).