Kansas traffic tickets
Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Kansas.
Speeding ticketAbout $153–$155estimate with court costs
License at risk6 ticketsin 12 months
Driver improvement clinic (in place of a suspension)No
Insurance after 1 ticket+26%on $2,700 a year
What will my ticket really cost? Check my points
What kind of ticket did you get?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Which court is on your ticket?
One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.
Kansas county courts
Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.
Douglas County785-832-5256Pays online
Douglas County District Court (7th Judicial District). Fines follow the Kansas statewide schedule.
- Address
- Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 E. 11th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Phone
- 785-832-5256
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Traffic school
- The District Attorney runs a traffic diversion program.
Johnson County913-715-3470Pays online
Johnson County District Court (10th Judicial District). Fines follow the Kansas statewide schedule.
- Address
- 150 W. Santa Fe Street, Olathe, KS 66061
- Phone
- 913-715-3470
- Hours
- Clerk's office: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Traffic school
- The Johnson County District Attorney offers diversion to keep a ticket off your driving record. Paying double the fine to keep a moving violation off your record is no longer allowed.
Sedgwick County316-660-5900Pays online
Sedgwick County District Court (18th Judicial District), Traffic Department. Fines follow the Kansas statewide schedule.
- Address
- 525 N. Main Street, 1st Floor, Wichita, KS 67203
- Phone
- 316-660-5900
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shawnee County785-251-6714Pays online
Shawnee County District Court (3rd Judicial District). Fines follow the Kansas statewide schedule.
- Address
- Shawnee County Courthouse, 200 SE 7th Street, Room 209, Topeka, KS 66603
- Phone
- 785-251-6714
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wyandotte County913-573-4117Pays online
Wyandotte County District Court (29th Judicial District), Traffic Department. Fines follow the Kansas statewide schedule.
- Address
- 710 N. 7th Street, basement level, Kansas City, KS 66101
- Phone
- 913-573-4117
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Traffic school
- For diversion, contact the District Attorney's office at 913-573-2851.
What are your options with a Kansas ticket?
Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route Kansas offers, and what each one changes.
What does the Kansas state schedule charge for speeding?
Court costs are added to the fine. State law sets an $86 docket fee for a traffic case, and courts add a $22 judicial branch surcharge.[4][16][17][3]
Every fine on the Kansas schedule (27)
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limitFine only. | $45[3] | $153–$155 |
| Speeding, 11–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 to 20 mph over the limit$45 plus $6 for each mph over 10. | $45 + $6 per mph over 10[3] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 to 30 mph over the limit$105 plus $9 for each mph over 20. | $105 + $9 per mph over 20[3] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 31 mph or more over the limit$195 plus $15 for each mph over 30. | $195 + $15 per mph over 30[3] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding in a school zoneDouble the regular speeding fine for the same mph over. | On your notice[3] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding or another moving violation in a road construction zoneDouble the regular fine. | On your notice[3] | Plus court costs |
| Unsafe speed for conditions (8-1557)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Violating a traffic control signal (8-1508)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Failure to yield at a stop or yield sign (8-1528)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Disobeying a traffic control device (8-1507)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Failure to yield turning left (8-1527)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk (8-1533)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Following too closely (8-1523)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Improper driving on a laned roadway (8-1522)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Improper turn or approach (8-1545)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Improper passing, or speeding up when being passed (8-1516)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Unlawful passing of a stopped emergency vehicle (8-1520a)Fine only. | $75[3] | $183–$185 |
| Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle (8-1530)Fine only. | $195[3] | $303–$305 |
| Failure to yield to a pedestrian or vehicle working on the road (8-1531)Fine only. | $105[3] | $213–$215 |
| Failure to stop or obey a railroad crossing signal (8-1551)Fine only. | $195[3] | $303–$305 |
| Improper passing of a school bus (8-1556)$315 for a first offense. | $315[3] | $423–$425 |
| Texting while driving (8-15,111)Covers typing, sending or reading texts, emails and other messages. | $60[3][14] | $168–$170 |
| Littering from a vehicle (8-15,102)Fine only. | $115[3] | $223–$225 |
| Defective headlamps, tail lamps, brakes, mirrors, wipers or tiresFine only. | $45[3] | $153–$155 |
| Not wearing a seat belt, age 18 and up (8-2503)$30 with no court costs. | $30[7] | $30 |
| Not wearing a seat belt, age 14 to 17 (8-2503)$60 with no court costs. | $60[7] | $60 |
| Driving without liability insurance (40-3104)Class B misdemeanor, a fine of $300 to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail. | $300–$1,000[8][11] | $408–$1,110 |
With court costs is an estimate. $86 docket fee plus the $22 judicial branch surcharge. County fee sheets list about $110.[4][16][17][3] Your notice shows the exact total.
How many points is each Kansas ticket?
Kansas doesn't use points. The Division of Vehicles counts moving violations committed on separate occasions within 12 months.[2][9]
Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →
When can you lose your license?
- Moving violations on 3 separate occasions in 12 months (within 12 months)[9]
- Moving violations on 4 separate occasions in 12 months (within 12 months)[9]
- Moving violations on 5 separate occasions in 12 months (within 12 months)[9]
- Moving violations on 6 or more separate occasions in 12 months (within 12 months)[9][15]
- Reckless driving, eluding police or leaving the scene of an injury crash[11]
Full wording of each rule
- Moving violations on 3 separate occasions in 12 months: warning letter.
- Moving violations on 4 separate occasions in 12 months: license restricted for 30 days.
- Moving violations on 5 separate occasions in 12 months: 90-day suspension.
- Moving violations on 6 or more separate occasions in 12 months: 1-year suspension.
- Reckless driving, eluding police or leaving the scene of an injury crash: 90-day revocation unless the court orders its own suspension or restriction of 90 days to 1 year.
Getting your license back after a suspension costs $100 in Kansas, before any course or court costs.[5]
Drivers under 21
Not published
Can Driver improvement clinic (in place of a suspension) keep a ticket off your record in Kansas?
No. If you face suspension for repeat moving violations, the Division of Vehicles may let you keep your license by attending a driver improvement clinic.[2]
Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →
Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost
If you face suspension for repeat moving violations, the Division of Vehicles may let you keep your license by attending a driver improvement clinic.[2]
Who can use it: Drivers facing suspension for moving violations in a 12-month window. You apply to the Division of Vehicles and pay the clinic fee, which can't exceed $500.[2]
Commercial (CDL) drivers: No[2] (Commercial license holders can't use the driver improvement clinic.)
Do school and work zones cost more?
School zones
Speeding fines double in a school zone.[3]
Work zones
Fines for moving violations double in a road construction zone.[3]
When is your ticket due?
- Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[3][5]
Details
Pay or appear by the court date on the ticket. If you miss it: Failing to comply is a separate misdemeanor, and it can lead to a restricted or suspended license.
- 14daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[12][13]
Details
Appeal a municipal court or magistrate judgment. If you miss it: The judgment stands.
- 30daysComply after the court mails a failure to comply noticefrom the notice date[5][10]
Details
Comply after the court mails a failure to comply notice. If you miss it: The court tells the Division of Vehicles, which restricts or suspends your license until you comply. A $100 reinstatement fee is added.
- 30daysAsk the Division of Vehicles to review a suspensionfrom the notice date[2]
Details
Ask the Division of Vehicles to review a suspension. If you miss it: The suspension or restriction takes effect as ordered.
What happens if you don't respond
Failing to appear or pay as ordered is a misdemeanor of its own. The court mails a notice, and if you don't appear or pay within 30 days it tells the Division of Vehicles. Eligible drivers first get a 60-day restricted license, then a suspension if the ticket is still unpaid. The court adds a $100 reinstatement fee and may charge $5 for the notice.[5][10]
Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?
Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?
- Shares convictions with other states (Driver License Compact)Yes[1]
- Can suspend you over unpaid out-of-state tickets (Nonresident Violator Compact)Yes[1]
Kansas is in the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact, so tickets are shared with your home state and unpaid tickets can lead to a suspension there.[1]
How out-of-state tickets work →
How much will it raise your insurance in Kansas?
One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 26% on average in Kansas[1], from a clean-record average of $2,700 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $2,106 on top of the fine.
Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.
Where are the official pages?
What else do people ask?
How do points work in Kansas?
Kansas doesn't use points. The Division of Vehicles counts moving violations committed on separate occasions within 12 months. Three bring a warning letter, four bring a 30-day restricted license, five bring a 90-day suspension and six or more bring a 1-year suspension.
Is there traffic school for tickets in Kansas?
If you face suspension for repeat moving violations, the Division of Vehicles may let you keep your license by attending a driver improvement clinic.
Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Kansas?
Kansas is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Kansas. Kansas is in the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact, so tickets are shared with your home state and unpaid tickets can lead to a suspension there.
How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Kansas?
About 26% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.
Sources
Kansas law and DMV sources (18)
- AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
- K.S.A. 8-255 Restriction, suspension or revocation of driving privileges, driver improvement clinics, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 8-2118 Uniform fine schedule for traffic infraction violations, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 28-172a Docket fee in criminal proceedings and traffic actions, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 8-2110 Failure to comply with traffic citation, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 8-2116 Classification of violations, traffic infractions, misdemeanors, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 8-2504 Safety belt use act, fines, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 40-3104 Motor vehicle liability insurance required, penalties, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- Kan. Admin. Regs. 92-52-9a, Moving violations, suspension or restriction of driving privileges, Kansas Department of Revenue (via Cornell LII).
- Suspended Licenses / Driver Solutions, Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles.
- Imposed Actions on Major Violations (rev. 01/2023), Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles.
- K.S.A. 22-3609 Appeals from municipal courts, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 22-3609a Appeals from district magistrate judges, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 8-15,111 Text messaging prohibited, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- K.S.A. 8-256 Period of suspension or revocation, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes.
- Docket Fees for Sedgwick County, 18th Judicial District (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025), 18th Judicial District Court of Kansas.
- Johnson County District Court: Criminal Court Costs, Johnson County District Court.
- Douglas County District Court: Court Payments, Douglas County, Kansas.
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).