Los Angeles County, California traffic ticket costs

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles County, California?

1–15 mph over$234^[1]

16–25 mph over$363^[1]

26+ mph over$486^[1]

Speeding over 100 mph prohibited$896^[1]

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

Address
Metropolitan Courthouse, 1945 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007^[2]

Phone
(213) 633-6300^[2]

Hours
Clerk's Office 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays (courthouse open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Traffic Clerk's Office phone hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.^[2]

Website
lacourt.ca.gov/pages/lp/traffic

Before you go: 2 more things to know about this court

Other courthouses the court's locator lists as serving Traffic: Beverly Hills (9355 Burton Way), Chatsworth (9425 Penfield Ave.), Compton (200 West Compton Blvd.), Downey (7500 East Imperial Highway), El Monte (11234 East Valley Blvd.), Glendale (600 East Broadway), Long Beach - Governor George Deukmejian (275 Magnolia), Inglewood (1 Regent Street), Lancaster - Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley (42011 4th Street West), Pasadena (300 East Walnut St.), San Fernando (900 Third Street), Santa Clarita (23747 West Valencia Blvd), Santa Monica (1725 Main Street), Torrance (825 Maple Ave.), Van Nuys West (14400 Erwin Street Mall), West Covina (1427 West Covina Parkway).^[3]
Traffic telephone payments: (213) 742-1884, Mon-Fri 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sun 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.^[2]

What should you do with a Los Angeles County ticket?

Due date. Use the date printed on your ticket or notice.^[12]^[9] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Traffic violator school (TVS). Yes. Conviction is held confidential by DMV and no point is assessed, so insurers do not see it.^[7]^[9]^[1] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Pay the fine
- Go to traffic violator school
- Trial by written declaration
- Plead not guilty and go to court trial
- Ask for a lower fine, payment plan or community service
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Los Angeles County?

Other courts in California

What else do people ask?

How much is a speeding ticket in Los Angeles County?

Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (213) 633-6300.

Sources

Court sources (4)

Superior Court of Los Angeles County - Courthouse directory entry: Metropolitan Courthouse (court's courthouse locator data), Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
Superior Court of Los Angeles County - Courthouse locator data (all courthouses, with divisions served), Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
Superior Court of Los Angeles County - Traffic Online Services, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
Superior Court of Los Angeles County - Traffic Division (legacy URL redirecting to the current traffic page), Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

California law and DMV sources (4)

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).
Cal. Veh. Code §1808.7 (confidentiality of traffic violator school conviction, once per 18 months), California Legislature (via FindLaw mirror, 'current as of January 01, 2026').
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).