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Speeding ticket in Arizona

A speeding ticket in Arizona costs $140 on the state schedule and carries 3 points. Insurance typically rises about 30% after one ticket.

Fine$140state schedule
Points3
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 10 mph over?

Yavapai County charges the most: $140.

Yavapai County$140

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

What does each court charge by speed?

Yavapai County

  • 1–10 mph over$140
  • 11–15 mph over$190
  • 16–20 mph over$290
  • 21–25 mph over$390
  • 26+ mph over$493

Mohave County

  • 1–10 mph over$230
  • 11–15 mph over$245
  • 16–20 mph over$260
  • 21–25 mph over$275
  • 26–30 mph over$330
  • 31–35 mph over$355
  • 36–40 mph over$380
  • Speeding 41 or more mph over$405

What does Arizona law allow for a speeding 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.

Speeding, civil (up to 20 mph over in most places)Up to about $498[8]up to $250 fine + costs

How many points is it?

Will a speeding 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 speeding 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 speeding ticket off your Arizona record?

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What else do people ask?

How many points is a speeding ticket in Arizona?

Speeding: 3 points.

How much is a speeding ticket in Arizona?

It depends on the court. At 10 mph over: Yavapai County $140.

Will a speeding 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 (9)
  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. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
  4. A.R.S. 28-1598 Maximum civil penalty, Arizona Legislature.
  5. A.R.S. 28-1601 Failure to pay civil penalty, suspension or restriction of driving privilege, Arizona Legislature.
  6. A.R.S. 28-3305 Court action on conviction, Arizona Legislature.
  7. Mohave County Courts: Defendant's Notice of Right to Appeal (Civil Traffic), Superior Court of Arizona, County of Mohave.
  8. Justice Courts of Maricopa County: Going to Court (traffic), Justice Courts of Maricopa County.
  9. 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).