Palm Beach County, Florida traffic ticket costs
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County - Traffic Violations
Speeding ticket$131–$356depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$1,455+13% for about 3 years, state average
Points3–4for speeding
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYesavailable, with limits
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How much is a speeding ticket in Palm Beach County, Florida?
What do other tickets cost in Palm Beach County?
6 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- School zone$156–$606
- Red light$264
- No insuranceIf you fix it: $10, to have it dismissed$116
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: $10, to have it dismissed$116
- Seat belt$116
- School bus$371
Every fine on the court's schedule (25)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 6–9 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6-9 miles over limit | $131[1][3] |
| Speeding, 10–14 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 10-14 miles over limit | $206[1][3] |
| Speeding, 15–19 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 15-19 miles over limit | $256[1][3] |
| Speeding, 20–29 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 20-29 miles over limit | $281[1][3] |
| Speeding, 30+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 30+ miles over limit (unless court appearance is required)Under the 2026 text of F.S. | $356[1][3][6] |
| School zone speeding, 1–9 mph overPrinted as: Speeding in School or Construction (Workers Present) Zones, 1-9 miles over limit | $156[1][3] |
| School zone speeding, 10–14 mph overPrinted as: Speeding in School or Construction (Workers Present) Zones, 10-14 miles over limit | $306[1][3] |
| School zone speeding, 15–19 mph overPrinted as: Speeding in School or Construction (Workers Present) Zones, 15-19 miles over limit | $406[1][3] |
| School zone speeding, 20–29 mph overPrinted as: Speeding in School or Construction (Workers Present) Zones, 20-29 miles over limit | $456[1][3] |
| School zone speeding, 30+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding in School or Construction (Workers Present) Zones, 30+ miles over limit30+ mph over is a mandatory hearing under 2026 F.S. | $606[1][3][6] |
| Violation of red lightOfficer-issued citation. | $264[1][3] |
| Failure to stop for school bus (guide: School Bus 316.172(1)(a) (Fail to stop/Pass on left)) | $371[1][3] |
| Seat belt violation | $116[1][3] |
| Driver License/Registration/Insurance expired (expired tag or failure to display registration)If you fix it: $10, to have it dismissed. Show it was valid before the ticket date, within 30 days.[1][3] | $116[1][3] |
| Failure to Display InsuranceFailure to display.If you fix it: $10, to have it dismissed. Show insurance valid before the ticket date, within 30 days.[3] | $116[3] |
| Moving violations other than those listed and violations of Florida Statute 316Guide: 'Violations other than listed above and excluding F.S. | $166[1][3] |
| Moving violations other than those listed and are NOT violations of Florida Statute 316 | $163[1][3] |
| Non moving violations other than those listed and violations of Florida Statute 316 | $116[1][3] |
| Bicycle/Pedestrian | $64.50[1][3] |
| Failure to stop at railroad crossing | $206[1][3] |
| Child restraint violation | $166[1][3] |
| Open container - driver | $166[1][3] |
| Open container - passenger | $116[1][3] |
| Defective equipment corrected within 30 days with certified proof of repair (guide: Improper/Unsafe Equipment, Officer Affidavit Signed)Guide: Officer Affidavit Not Signed = $116.00. | $100[1][3] |
| Motorcycle/Moped (wheels losing contact or tag improperly affixed 1st offense) | $1,166[1][3] |
How do you reach Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County - Traffic Violations?
Address
Palm Beach County Main Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 2.2300, West Palm Beach, FL 33401[4][3]
Phone
(561) 355-2994[4][1]
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., closed holidays[4][3]
Website
mypalmbeachclerk.com/departments/courts/traffic-tickets
Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court
- Fees page and Citation Guide (printed 'V. 2.5.26') amounts agree for every row present in both.
- Late payment: $16 late fee plus $7 certificate of compliance / compliance letter fee if payment is not received within 30 days of the citation date. Payment plan: $25.00 administrative fee plus down payment. Proof-of-compliance with affidavit (DL/registration): $94.25. Driver license reinstatement at Clerk: $60.00 (cash or card only). Driver history: 3-year $14.25, lifetime $16.25.
- The schedule still prints a payable 30+ mph amount ('unless court appearance is required' / 'unless mandatory court'), although the 2026 text of F.S. 318.19(5) makes 30+ mph over a mandatory-hearing infraction.
- School camera citations carry no points. Electing traffic school gives only a fine reduction (Traffic Tickets page). No school-zone-camera or red-light-camera amounts are printed in the schedule.
- No county court-facilities surcharge ordinance is named on the pages read.
What should you do with a Palm Beach County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Palm Beach County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Parking
Other courts in Florida
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County's published fine schedule lists $131–$356 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 Palm Beach County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (561) 355-2994.
Sources
Court sources (5)
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County - Traffic Violations Fees (Court Services Fees), Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County.
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County - Traffic Citation Guide (PDF, printed version 'V. 2.5.26'), Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County.
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County - Traffic Tickets FAQ, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County.
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County - Traffic Tickets, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County.
- Fla. Stat. 318.19 (2026) - Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing, Florida Legislature.
Florida law and DMV sources (3)
- Fla. Stat. §318.14 (Noncriminal traffic infractions, procedures), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- Fla. Stat. §318.18 (Amount of penalties), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- Fla. Stat. §318.15 (Failure to comply with civil penalty or to appear, penalty), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
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).