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Orange County, California traffic ticket costs

Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Speeding ticket$226.16–$467.90depends 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

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How much is a speeding ticket in Orange County, California?

1–15 mph over$226.16[9]
16–25 mph over$350.03[9]
26+ mph over$467.90[9]

What do other tickets cost in Orange County?

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

Every fine on the court's schedule (20)
TicketYou pay
Speeding, 1–15 mph overPrinted as: Speed Chart (for all speed limits): 1-15 MPH over limit$226.16[9]
Speeding, 16–25 mph overPrinted as: Speed Chart (for all speed limits): 16-25 MPH over limit$350.03[9]
Speeding, 26+ mph overPrinted as: Speed Chart (for all speed limits): 26 and over$467.90[9]
(b) speeding over 100 mph prohibitedPrinted as: 22348 (b) Speeding Over 100 MPH Prohibited$860.80[9]
Work zone speeding, 1–15 mph overPrinted as: Enhanced Penalty Speed Chart per VC 42009 (highway construction or maintenance area): 1-15$350.03[9]
Work zone speeding, 16–25 mph overPrinted as: Enhanced Penalty Speed Chart per VC 42009 (highway construction or maintenance area): 16-25$501.19[9]
Work zone speeding, 26+ mph overPrinted as: Enhanced Penalty Speed Chart per VC 42009 (highway construction or maintenance area): 26 and over$619.06[9]
(a),(c) "Red" Signal-Vehicular ResponsibilitiesPrinted as: 21453 (a),(c) "Red" Signal-Vehicular Responsibilities$467.90[9]
(a) Failure to Stop at Stop SignPrinted as: 22450 (a) Failure to Stop at Stop Sign$226.16[9]
(a-c) Violation of Right-of-Way/Uncontrolled IntersectionPrinted as: 21800 (a-c) Violation of Right-of-Way/Uncontrolled Intersection$226.16[9]
(a) driving motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or electronic wireless communications devicePrinted as: 23123.5 (a) Driving Motor Vehicle While Holding and Operating a Handheld Wireless Telephone or Electronic Wireless Communications Device$153.58[9]
(a) Failure to Provide a Peace Officer Evidence of Financial ResponsibilityPrinted as: 16028 (a) Failure to Provide a Peace Officer Evidence of Financial ResponsibilityIf you fix it: $25, to have it dismissed. Show you were insured at the time.[1]$860.80[9]
(a)(1) a no evidence of current registrationPrinted as: 4000 (a)(1) A No Evidence of Current RegistrationIf you fix it: $25, to have it dismissed. Renew and show proof of correction.[9]$271.45[9]
(d)(1,3,4) a mandatory use of safety belts requiredPrinted as: 27315 (d)(1,3,4) A Mandatory Use of Safety Belts Required$153.58[9]
(a,b) lane straddling/failure to use specified lanesPrinted as: 21658 (a,b) Lane Straddling/Failure to Use Specified Lanes$226.16[9]
Following too closely prohibitedPrinted as: 21703 Following Too Closely Prohibited$226.16[9]
Illegal u-turn in residential districtPrinted as: 22103 Illegal U-Turn in Residential District$226.16[9]
(a) passing school bus with flashing signalsPrinted as: 22454 (a) Passing School Bus With Flashing Signals$664.35[9]
(a,b) reckless driving (traffic misdemeanor bail and penalty schedule)Printed as: 23103 (a,b) Reckless Driving (Traffic Misdemeanor Bail and Penalty Schedule)Misdemeanor schedule.$653.35[9]
(a,b) driving under influence of alcohol (traffic misdemeanor bail and penalty schedule)Printed as: 23152 (a,b) Driving Under Influence of Alcohol (Traffic Misdemeanor Bail and Penalty Schedule)Misdemeanor schedule guideline for a first offense.$1,602.31[9]

How do you reach Superior Court of California, County of Orange?

Address
Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701[4]

Phone
(657) 622-8459[3][4]

Hours
Criminal (Misdemeanor and Felony) and Traffic: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central Justice Center). Phone agents Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.[3][4]

Website
occourts.org/divisions/traffic

Before you go: 7 more things to know about this court
  • The court publishes a County of Orange edition of the Judicial Council Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule (2026) with Orange County penalty adjustments. Its printed totals are lower than the statewide edition because the county penalty is $5.29 per $10 instead of $7 and no night court assessment is added.[8]
  • The court's fines page gives the penalty assessment as $27.29 for every $10 increment of fine or bail (as of January 1, 2009), subject to change.[8]
  • Other Criminal & Traffic justice centers: Harbor Justice Center - Newport Beach, 4601 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660. North Justice Center, 1275 N Berkeley Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832. Stephen K. Tamura - West Justice Center, 8141 13th St, Westminster, CA 92683.[2]
  • Traffic school can be requested online (paybill.com, needs OC Pay #), by phone through the Automated Information and Payment Center (657) 622-8459 (24/7), in person at any justice center, or by mail. Installment agreements are available for traffic school bail. The page's fee note ($53 to $54, effective January 1, 2013) is outdated.[5]
  • Trial by written declaration is available. Bail must be deposited when requesting it, using mandatory forms TR-200/TR-205.[6]
  • Ability to pay: MyCitations (https://mycitations.courts.ca.gov/atp) or in person at the Central, Harbor, North, or West Justice Center. Exclusions include balances under $20, active warrants, and pending trial by declaration.[7]
  • One-time extensions for eligible traffic citations are free through the automated phone system or online.[3]

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How much is a speeding ticket in Orange County?

Orange County's published fine schedule lists $226.16–$467.90 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 Orange County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (657) 622-8459.

Sources

Court sources (9)
  1. Orange County Superior Court - Traffic, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  2. Orange County Superior Court - Automated Information and Payment Center, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  3. Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  4. Orange County Superior Court - Traffic School, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  5. Orange County Superior Court - Contesting Your Citation, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  6. Orange County Superior Court - MyCitations (Ability to Pay), Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  7. Orange County Superior Court - Traffic Fine, Fees, Court Costs, Bail and Bonds, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
  8. Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules, 2026 Edition - County of Orange Edition (Judicial Council Bail Schedule with Orange County Penalty Adjustments), Superior Court of California, County of Orange / Judicial Council of California.
  9. Orange County Superior Court - Locations & Contact Info, Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
California law and DMV sources (3)
  1. 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).
  2. California Courts Self-Help Guide - Traffic school, Judicial Council of California.
  3. 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)
  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).