Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau, Maine traffic ticket costs

Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau (statewide). Uses Maine's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$114–$278depends on mph over

Insurance over 3 years+$1,300+28% for about 3 years, state average

Points4–6for speeding

Driver improvement courseYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau, Maine?

1–9 mph over$114^[4]

10–14 mph over$129^[4]

15–19 mph over$170^[4]

20–24 mph over$230^[4]

25–29 mph over$278^[4]

30+ mph overOn your notice^[2]^[4]^[8]

Every fine on the Maine schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau?

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

School zone$203
Work zone$203
Red light$146
Stop sign$146
Texting$85
No insuranceIf you fix it: Dismissed$186
Expired registration$85
Seat belt$85
Failure to yield$154

How do you reach Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau (statewide)?

Address
Violations Bureau, P.O. Box 480, Lewiston, ME 04243-0480^[2]^[3]

Phone
(207) 783-5422^[2]

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.^[2]

Website
courts.maine.gov/courts/traffic/index.html

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

Maine handles every traffic infraction ticket in the state through this one Violations Bureau, so one file covers all 16 counties. Criminal traffic charges such as OUI or speeding 30 mph or more over go to the local District Court instead.^[2]
Amounts are the same statewide and come from the Schedule of Amounts Due. See the state page.^[5]
Answer within 35 days of getting the ticket. The bureau goes by the date it receives your answer, not the postmark.^[4]
Contested tickets are tried over Zoom. The notice gives the date and link. Send a copy of any request to move the date to the district attorney for the county where you were stopped.^[4]
After a decision you have 30 days to pay. Late payment adds a $50 late fee per violation and suspends your license.^[3]

What should you do with a Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau ticket?

Due date. Maine gives you 35 days from the citation to respond, unless your notice prints a date.^[4]^[7]^[13] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Driver improvement course. At this court: No course dismisses a ticket. A driver improvement course gives a 3-point credit with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. See the state page.^[4] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Answer not contested and pay
- Contest the ticket
- Contest some charges and pay others
- Show proof of insurance
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau?

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How much is a speeding ticket in Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau?

Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau uses the Maine statewide schedule, which lists $114–$278 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 Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (207) 783-5422.

Sources

Court sources (5)

Traffic Violations, State of Maine Judicial Branch.
Traffic Violations: Pay a Ticket, State of Maine Judicial Branch.
Traffic Violations: Frequently Asked Questions, State of Maine Judicial Branch.
Violations Bureau Schedule of Amounts Due, traffic infractions on or after September 24, 2025, Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau.
29-A M.R.S. §2602 Jurisdiction, Maine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes).

Maine law and DMV sources (5)

29-250 C.M.R. ch. 1, Rules for Administrative Suspension Relating to Demerit Point Accumulation, Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Violations Bureau Schedule of Amounts Due, traffic infractions on or after September 24, 2025, Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau.
Traffic Violations: Frequently Asked Questions, State of Maine Judicial Branch.
29-A M.R.S. §2074 Rates of speed, Maine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes).
29-A M.R.S. §2608 Suspension for failure to appear, answer or pay a fine in a traffic infraction offense, Maine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes).

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).