Cook County, Illinois traffic ticket costs

Circuit Court of Cook County, Traffic Division (Clerk of the Circuit Court). Uses Illinois's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$164depends on mph over

Insurance over 3 years+$1,598+24% for about 3 years, state average

Points5–50for speeding

Court supervision with traffic safety schoolYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Cook County, Illinois?

1–10 mph over$164^[7]^[4]^[22]

11–15 mph over$164^[7]^[4]^[22]

16–20 mph over$164^[7]^[4]^[22]

21–25 mph over$164^[7]^[4]^[22]

26+ mph overOn your notice^[10]^[8]

Every fine on the Illinois schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Cook County?

10 other common tickets, using the Illinois statewide schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

School zone$150
Work zone$250
Red light$164
Stop sign$164
Texting$75–$164
No insuranceIf you fix it: $100, reduced amount$501–$1,000
Expired registration$164
Seat belt$25
School bus$300 + costs
Failure to yield$164

How do you reach Circuit Court of Cook County, Traffic Division (Clerk of the Circuit Court)?

Address
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington St., Room LL-01, Chicago, IL 60602^[2]

Phone
(312) 603-2000^[2]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding court holidays^[2]

Website
cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/look-traffic-tickets

Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court

A guilty plea by mail or online on a minor traffic ticket is the statewide $164 Schedule 12 amount (see the state page). Tickets marked for a court appearance are set by the judge.
Court Diversion tickets give three choices: plead guilty and pay (conviction reported), plead guilty with Traffic Safety School (no conviction if completed), or plead not guilty for a hearing date.^[2]
Tickets marked YOU MUST APPEAR need you or a lawyer in court on the listed date. There are no automatic continuances.^[2]
Missed your date: the judge may enter an ex parte conviction and fine, and unpaid fines go to collections. You can move to vacate it for a non-refundable fee.^[2]
The First District Traffic Division handles about 750,000 cases a year. Parking tickets are not heard here.^[2]

What should you do with a Cook County ticket?

Due date. Use the date printed on your ticket or notice.^[4]^[19] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Court supervision with traffic safety school. At this court: Court Diversion Program: plead guilty, register for Traffic Safety School and pay the fine and fee. A conviction is reported only if you don't finish. Courses are available online.^[2] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Plead guilty by mail or online
- Ask for court supervision and take traffic school
- Plead not guilty and go to trial
- Ask the judge for supervision in court
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Cook County?

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How much is a speeding ticket in Cook County?

Cook County uses the Illinois statewide schedule, which lists $164 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 Cook County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (312) 603-2000.

Sources

Court sources (3)

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County: A Guide to the Traffic Division (Dec. 2024), Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County: Look Up Traffic Tickets, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County: Traffic Ticket Search, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Illinois law and DMV sources (6)

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 529 Written Pleas of Guilty in Minor Traffic Offenses, Illinois Supreme Court.
705 ILCS 135/15-60 Schedule 12, dispositions under Supreme Court Rule 529, Illinois General Assembly.
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551 Traffic and Conservation Offenses for Which a Court Appearance is Required, Illinois Supreme Court.
625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 Driving 26 mph or more in excess of applicable limit, Illinois General Assembly.
625 ILCS 5/6-308 Procedures for traffic violations, incl. text after P.A. 103-789, Illinois General Assembly.
Kane County Circuit Clerk: When you receive a traffic ticket (plea and court supervision form), Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kane 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).