Fresno County, California traffic ticket costs
Superior Court of California, County of Fresno. Uses California's statewide fine schedule.
Speeding ticket$234–$896depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$3,501+44% for about 3 years, state average
Points1–2for speeding
Traffic violator school (TVS)Yescan keep it off your record
Pay or look up your ticket ↗Add up my real cost
How much is a speeding ticket in Fresno County, California?
California lets some counties charge more than the statewide schedule, so your courtesy notice can differ. The notice is what you owe.[1]
Every fine on the California schedule →
What do other tickets cost in Fresno County?
10 other common tickets, using the California statewide schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- School zone$234–$486
- Work zone$363–$644
- Red light$486
- Stop sign$234
- Texting$158
- No insuranceIf you fix it: $25, to have it dismissed$896
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: $25, to have it dismissed$281
- Seat belt$158
- School bus$691
- Failure to yield$234
How do you reach Superior Court of California, County of Fresno?
Address
"M" Street Courthouse, 2317 Tuolumne Street, Fresno, CA 93721[2]
Phone
(559) 457-1700[2][3]
Hours
Clerk's Office: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call Center: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.[2]
Before you go: 8 more things to know about this court
- Court warning: if you fail to address your citation by the due date you may be deemed to have elected trial by written declaration under VC 40903.[2]
- Trial by written declaration available: request in person or by mail (form TR-205). Bail deposit required.[2]
- Traffic school: the court states it is currently unable to accept online payment for traffic school. Request in person at the "M" Street Courthouse or by mail and pay bail plus the administrative fee shown on the courtesy notice. 90 days to complete. One 90-day extension possible.[2]
- Bail can be paid online. Monthly installment plan minimum $50/month. The clerk may give one 90-day extension to appear or pay (online, phone, mail or in person).[2]
- Proof of correction: $25.00 transaction fee per correctable violation.[2]
- Ability to pay: submit a letter requesting a fine reduction or community service, optionally with form TR-320/CR-320.[2]
- Morning arraignment calendar Monday-Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. (check in at the M Street clerk's office by 9:30 a.m.). Zoom hearings on request at least 3 court days ahead. Court ACCESS remote-service locations in Orange Cove, Mendota and Coalinga.[2]
- On 2026-11-14 the court site displayed an unplanned-outage notice for the e-Court portal.[2]
What should you do with a Fresno County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Fresno County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Fresno County?
Fresno County uses the California statewide schedule, which lists $234–$896 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Some California counties may charge more than the state totals. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Fresno County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (559) 457-1700.
Sources
Court sources (2)
- Fresno Superior Court - Traffic, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno.
- Fresno Superior Court - Pay Traffic Fines, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno.
California law and DMV sources (3)
- Judicial Council of California, Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules, 2026 Edition (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.102) - Traffic Infraction Fixed Penalty Schedule, Speed Chart, Traffic Misdemeanor Schedule, VC 42009 appendix, Preface, Judicial Council of California (copy hosted by Superior Court of California, County of Fresno).
- California Courts Self-Help Guide - Traffic school, Judicial Council of California.
- Cal. Veh. Code §40508 (willful failure to appear / failure to pay is a misdemeanor), California Legislature (via FindLaw mirror, 'current as of January 01, 2026').
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).