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School zone speeding in Arizona

A school zone ticket in Arizona costs $264.80. Insurance typically rises about 30% after one ticket.

Fine$264.80
PointsSee state rules
Insurance over 3 years+$2,549+30% for about 3 years
Defensive driving schoolYes

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How much does each court charge for a school zone ticket?

Mohave County charges the most: $264.80.

Mohave County$264.80

Amount on your notice (not published): Maricopa County, Pima County, Yavapai County.

What does each court charge by speed?

Mohave County

  • Speeding more than 15 mph in a school zone$264.80

Will a school zone ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Arizona one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 30% on average[1], or about $2,549 over three years on a typical $2,832 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a school zone ticket in Arizona?

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 school zone ticket off your Arizona record?

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What else do people ask?

How much is a school zone ticket in Arizona?

It depends on the court. Published amounts: Mohave County $264.80.

Will a school zone ticket raise my insurance in Arizona?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 30% on average in Arizona (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

Arizona law and DMV sources (7)
  1. Ariz. Admin. Code R17-4-404 Driver Point Assessment, Traffic Survival Schools, Arizona Department of Transportation (via Cornell LII).
  2. A.R.S. 28-3394 Successful course completion, Arizona Legislature.
  3. A.R.S. 28-1601 Failure to pay civil penalty, suspension or restriction of driving privilege, Arizona Legislature.
  4. A.R.S. 28-3305 Court action on conviction, Arizona Legislature.
  5. Mohave County Courts: Defendant's Notice of Right to Appeal (Civil Traffic), Superior Court of Arizona, County of Mohave.
  6. Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Going to Court (traffic), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
  7. Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Court Citation Information Guide (bond insert, revised 9-19-2025), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).