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Maryland traffic tickets

Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Maryland.

Speeding ticket$80–$530state schedule
License at risk8 ptsin 24 months
Driver Improvement Program (DIP)No
Insurance after 1 ticket+21%on $2,532 a year

What will my ticket really cost? Check my points

What kind of ticket did you get?

Which court is on your ticket?

One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.

Every other Maryland county court

Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 4 more courts. Tap a county to open it.

Anne Arundel County410-260-1370Pays online

District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County, Annapolis. Fines follow the Maryland statewide schedule.

Address
251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401-1586
Phone
410-260-1370
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except legal holidays)

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ mdcourts.gov ↗

Baltimore City County410-878-8300Pays online

District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City, Hargrove. Fines follow the Maryland statewide schedule.

Address
700 E. Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225-1900
Phone
410-878-8300
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except legal holidays)

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ mdcourts.gov ↗

Baltimore County County410-512-2000Pays online

District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County, Towson. Fines follow the Maryland statewide schedule.

Address
120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21286-5307
Phone
410-512-2000
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except legal holidays)

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ mdcourts.gov ↗

Prince George's County301-298-4000Pays online

District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro. Fines follow the Maryland statewide schedule.

Address
14735 Main Street, Suite 173B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3042
Phone
301-298-4000
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except legal holidays)

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ mdcourts.gov ↗

What are your options with a Maryland ticket?

Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route Maryland offers, and what each one changes.

  1. Pay the fine

    Pay within 30 days online, by phone at (800) 492-2656, by mail to the District Court Traffic Processing Center, P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401, in person at any District Court, or at an MVA kiosk.

    What it does: Counts as a guilty plea. The MVA adds the points.[10][3]

  2. Request a payment plan

    Check the payment plan box on the ticket and mail it within 30 days.

    What it does: Same as paying, spread over time. Only if you owe at least $150 in total fines.[10][3]

  3. Waiver hearing (guilty with an explanation)

    Check the waiver hearing box, sign and mail the ticket within 30 days. The court mails you a date.

    What it does: You admit the facts and the judge can lower or waive the fine or give probation before judgment instead of a conviction. The fine can also go up, to as much as $500.[10][4]

  4. Request a trial

    Check the trial box, sign and mail the ticket within 30 days. You must appear in person.

    What it does: The officer testifies and the judge decides. If found guilty you pay the fine and get the points.[10][3]

  5. Probation before judgment

    Ask the judge at your waiver hearing or trial.

    What it does: The judge defers judgment and puts you on probation instead of entering a conviction. Points are only assessed after a conviction.[12][10][6]

What does the Maryland state schedule charge for speeding?

1–9 mph over$80[5]
10–19 mph over$90[5]
20–29 mph over$160[5]
30–39 mph over$290[5]
40+ mph over$530[5]

Every preset fine already includes a $7.50 special funds surcharge.[5][15][10]

Every fine on the Maryland schedule (21)
TicketYou pay
Speeding, 1–9 mph overPrinted as: Exceeding posted speed limit by 1 to 9 mph (21-801.1)1 point.$80[5]
Speeding, 10–19 mph overPrinted as: Exceeding posted speed limit by 10 to 19 mph2 points.$90[5]
Speeding, 20–29 mph overPrinted as: Exceeding posted speed limit by 20 to 29 mph2 points.$160[5]
Speeding, 30–39 mph overPrinted as: Exceeding posted speed limit by 30 to 39 mph5 points.$290[5]
Speeding, 40+ mph overPrinted as: Exceeding posted speed limit by 40 mph and over5 points.$530[5]
Exceeding highway work zone speed limit (21-802.1), 1 to 9 mph over10 to 19 over $300, 20 to 29 over $370, 30 to 39 over $500, 40 and over $740.$290[5]
Exceeding speed limit in posted school zone with flashing lights or notice of double fines (21-803.1), 1 to 9 mph over10 to 19 over $140, 20 to 29 over $270, 30 to 39 over $540, 40 and over $1,000.$120[5]
Driver fail to stop at steady circular red signal2 points.$140[5]
Driver failure to stop at stop sign line1 point.$90[5]
Driver failure to stop at intersecting hwy. stop sign and yield right-of-way1 point.$110[5]
Driver using hands to use handheld telephone while motor vehicle is in motion, 1st offenseNo points unless it contributed to a crash (3).$83[5]
Driver writing, sending or reading a text or electronic message while driving1 point.$70[5]
Passenger age 16 or more in outboard front seat without seat belt, or driver unbelted (22-412.3)No points.$83[5]
Failure to stop for stopped school vehicle operating flashing red lights3 points.$570[5]
Knowingly driving uninsured vehicleMust appear in court.Up to $1,000[5][14]
Displaying expired registration plate(s) issued by any stateNo points.$70[5]
Following vehicle closer than reasonable and prudent2 points.$110[5]
Driver changing lanes when unsafe1 point.$90[5]
Driver making prohibited U-turn on curve1 point.$90[5]
Reckless driving6 points.$510[5]
Negligent driving1 point.$240[5]

How many points is a speeding ticket in Maryland?

All 13 point values
  • Any moving violation contributing to an accident3 pts[6]
  • No proof of insurance5 pts[6]
  • Aggressive driving5 pts[6]
  • Reckless driving6 pts[6]
  • DUI12 pts[6]
How points work in Maryland

Points go on your record only after a conviction. Most moving violations are 1 point, speeding 10 or more over is 2, 30 or more over is 6, and anything that contributes to a crash is 3. Points within any 2 years trigger action: a warning at 3, a mandatory Driver Improvement Program at 5, suspension at 8 and revocation at 12.[2][6][7]

Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →

When can you lose your license?

  1. 3 ptsin 24 monthsWarning letter from the MVA.[7][2]
  2. 5 ptsin 24 monthsMust attend a Driver Improvement Program[7][2]
  3. 8 ptsin 24 monthsSuspension, 2 to 30 days for a first suspension and 15 to 90 days after that[7]
  4. 12 ptsin 24 monthsRevocation[7][2]
Full wording of each rule
  • 3 points in 24 months: Warning letter from the MVA.
  • 5 points in 24 months: Must attend a Driver Improvement Program. Professional drivers with a Class A, B or C license are not called in until 8 points.
  • 8 points in 24 months: Suspension, 2 to 30 days for a first suspension and 15 to 90 days after that. You have 10 days to ask for a hearing.
  • 12 points in 24 months: Revocation. You must apply to the MVA for reinstatement after a waiting period.
Drivers under 21

A provisional license holder under 18 who gets 5 or more points in 12 months is suspended for 6 months, or 1 year for a later offense. A provisional holder convicted or given probation before judgment for any moving violation must take a Driver Improvement Program.[7][9]

Can Driver Improvement Program (DIP) keep a ticket off your record in Maryland?

No. A 4 to 8 hour course for driver rehabilitation.[9][8]

Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →

Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost

A 4 to 8 hour course for driver rehabilitation. It meets an MVA or court requirement but does not dismiss the ticket.[9][8]

Who can use it: Assigned by the MVA at 5 to 7 points, by a District Court judge, by an administrative law judge, or after a moving violation on a provisional license.[9]

Cost: Set by each approved provider and paid to the provider.[9]

Do school and work zones cost more?

School zones

Higher preset fines in a posted school zone with flashing lights or a double-fines notice: $120 for 1 to 9 over up to $1,000 for 40 or more over.[5]

Work zones

Higher preset fines in a highway work zone: $290 for 1 to 9 over up to $740 for 40 or more over.[5]

When is your ticket due?

  1. 30daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[3][4][10]
    Details

    Pay, request a payment plan, request a waiver hearing, or request a trial. If you miss it: The court notifies the MVA, which mails a notice. Your license is suspended if you don't act within 15 days of that notice.

  2. 10daysAsk for a hearing after a points suspension or revocation noticefrom the notice date[7]
    Details

    Ask for a hearing after a points suspension or revocation notice. If you miss it: Otherwise the suspension or revocation takes effect.

  3. 15daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[4]
    Details

    Act on the MVA notice after missing the deadline or a court date. If you miss it: License suspended until you pay, enter a payment plan, or get a new court date.

  4. 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[11][10]
    Details

    Appeal a District Court conviction to the circuit court. If you miss it: Nonrefundable court costs apply.

What happens if you don't respond

If you don't respond within 30 days or miss a court date, the court notifies the MVA after 5 days. The MVA gives you 15 days to pay, enter a payment plan or ask for a new date, then suspends your license. For a ticket that can't bring jail time, a warrant can't issue until 20 days after the missed deadline or trial date. The suspension is lifted when the court reports you complied.[4][10]

Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?

Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?

The MVA can add points for out-of-state convictions based on the matching Maryland offense.[2]

How out-of-state tickets work →

How much will it raise your insurance in Maryland?

One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 21% on average in Maryland[1], from a clean-record average of $2,532 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,595 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 Maryland?

Points go on your record only after a conviction. Most moving violations are 1 point, speeding 10 or more over is 2, 30 or more over is 6, and anything that contributes to a crash is 3. Points within any 2 years trigger action: a warning at 3, a mandatory Driver Improvement Program at 5, suspension at 8 and revocation at 12.

How many points before your license is at risk in Maryland?

8 points in 24 months: Suspension, 2 to 30 days for a first suspension and 15 to 90 days after that. You have 10 days to ask for a hearing.

Is there traffic school for tickets in Maryland?

A 4 to 8 hour course for driver rehabilitation. It meets an MVA or court requirement but does not dismiss the ticket.

How long do I have to pay or respond to a ticket in Maryland?

30 days from the citation. If you miss it: The court notifies the MVA, which mails a notice. Your license is suspended if you don't act within 15 days of that notice.

Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Maryland?

Maryland is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Maryland. The MVA can add points for out-of-state convictions based on the matching Maryland offense.

How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Maryland?

About 21% 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

Maryland law and DMV sources (15)
  1. AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
  2. MVA: Driver's License Points, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
  3. Md. Code, Transportation §26-201 (contents of traffic citation, 30-day options), Maryland General Assembly.
  4. Md. Code, Transportation §26-204 (failure to comply, suspension), Maryland General Assembly.
  5. District Court of Maryland, Schedule of Preset Fines and/or Penalty Deposits, DC-CR-090 (Rev. 10/2024), District Court of Maryland.
  6. Md. Code, Transportation §16-402 (point values), Maryland General Assembly.
  7. Md. Code, Transportation §16-404 (point actions, suspension and revocation), Maryland General Assembly.
  8. Md. Code, Transportation §16-212 (driver improvement program), Maryland General Assembly.
  9. MVA: Driver Improvement Program, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
  10. Maryland Courts: Traffic (I received a traffic ticket, what can I do?), Maryland Judiciary.
  11. Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings §12-401 (appeal from District Court), Maryland General Assembly.
  12. Md. Code, Criminal Procedure §6-220 (probation before judgment), Maryland General Assembly.
  13. Md. Code, Transportation §16-117.1 (expunging driving records), Maryland General Assembly.
  14. Md. Code, Transportation §17-107 (driving uninsured vehicle), Maryland General Assembly.
  15. Md. Code, Transportation §27-101 (general penalty), Maryland General Assembly.
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).