Yavapai County, Arizona traffic ticket costs

Yavapai County Justice Courts

Speeding ticket$140–$493depends on mph over

Insurance over 3 years+$2,549+30% for about 3 years, state average

Points3for speeding

Defensive driving schoolYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Yavapai County, Arizona?

1–10 mph over$140^[1]

11–15 mph over$190^[1]

16–20 mph over$290^[1]

21–25 mph over$390^[1]

26+ mph over$493^[1]

What do other tickets cost in Yavapai County?

1 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

Stop sign$190

Every fine on the court's schedule (9)

Ticket	You pay
Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1-10 mph over, no accident (28-701A or 28-702.01C)The schedule lists this row as under 10 mph over.	$140^[1]
Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11-15 mph over, no accident (28-701A or 28-702.01C)Eligible for defensive driving school.	$190^[1]
Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 16-20 mph over, no accident (28-701A or 28-702.01C)Eligible for defensive driving school.	$290^[1]
Speeding, 21–25 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21-25 mph over, no accident (28-701A or 28-702.01C)Eligible for defensive driving school.	$390^[1]
Speeding, 26+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 26 or more mph over, no accident (28-701A or 28-702.01C)Eligible for defensive driving school.	$493^[1]
Speeding with an accident (28-701A)Eligible for defensive driving school if there was no serious injury or death.	$190^[1]
Waste of a finite resource (28-702.01A)Not eligible for defensive driving school.	$75^[1]
Driving, overtaking and passing rules (28-721A through 28-734)Eligible for defensive driving school.	$190^[1]
Stop or yield sign (28-855B or C)Eligible for defensive driving school.	$190^[1]

From the court's schedule effective Jul 6, 2026.

How do you reach Yavapai County Justice Courts?

Address
Yavapai County Courthouse, 120 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303^[4]

Phone
(928) 771-3300^[4]

Hours
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.^[4]

Website
courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Justice-Courts/Traffic-Case

Before you go: 3 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.
Respond by the Notice to Appear date. Options are defensive driving, deny responsibility and ask for a hearing, pay the fine, or ask for a dismissal or reduction with proof at least 7 days before your appearance date.^[2]
If your charge is not on the fine schedule, email the court for the amount. The court does not accept cash or personal checks. Pay by money order or cashier's check.^[1]

What should you do with a Yavapai County ticket?

Due date. Use the date printed on your ticket or notice.^[24]^[25] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Defensive driving school. At this court: Defensive driving school dismisses the citation and keeps it off your record. Most minor moving violations without death or serious injury qualify, once in 12 months, and not with a current CDL. Cost about $220 in place of the fine, and prices vary by school.^[3] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Plead responsible and pay
- Take defensive driving school
- Plead not responsible and ask for a hearing
- Show proof for a fix-it ticket
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Yavapai County?

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How much is a speeding ticket in Yavapai County?

Yavapai County's published fine schedule lists $140–$493 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

How do I pay a traffic ticket in Yavapai County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (928) 771-3300.

Sources

Court sources (5)

Yavapai County Justice Courts: Civil Traffic Fine Schedule, Yavapai County Superior and Justice Courts.
Yavapai County Justice Courts: Traffic Citations, Yavapai County Superior and Justice Courts.
Yavapai County Justice Courts: Defensive Driving School, Yavapai County Superior and Justice Courts.
Yavapai County: Prescott Justice Court contact, Yavapai County Superior and Justice Courts.
Yavapai County: Prescott Justice Court, Pay Fines, Yavapai County Superior and Justice Courts.

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).