Kent County, Michigan traffic ticket costs
61st District Court (Grand Rapids)
Speeding ticket$130–$160depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$1,591+17% for about 3 years, state average
Points1–4for speeding
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC)Yesavailable, with limits
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How much is a speeding ticket in Kent County, Michigan?
What do other tickets cost in Kent County?
7 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- Red light$135
- Stop sign$135
- No insuranceIf you fix it: $25, reduced amount$150
- Expired registration$125
- Seat belt$65
- School bus$280
- Failure to yield$135
Every fine on the court's schedule (11)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, general, 1-10 miles over limit | $130[2] |
| Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, general, 11-15 miles over limit | $150[2] |
| Speeding, 16–18 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, general, 16-18 miles over limit19-21 over is $170. | $160[2] |
| Disregard traffic signal | $135[2] |
| Disregard stop sign | $135[2] |
| Failed to yield right of way | $135[2] |
| Failure to stop for school bus | $280[2] |
| Careless driving | $215[2] |
| Expired registration plates | $125[2] |
| Seat belt violation | $65[2] |
| No proof of insuranceReduced to a $25 fee if you prove insurance was valid at the time of the stop.If you fix it: $25, reduced amount. Prove insurance was valid at the time of the stop.[2] | $150[2] |
How do you reach 61st District Court (Grand Rapids)?
Address
Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 1400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503[5][2]
Phone
616-632-5700[2][3]
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.[3]
Website
grcourt.org
Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court
- Michigan has no binding statewide amounts. Each district court sets its own schedule within state caps, so amounts differ from court to court.[2]
- Interstate speeding: $135 for 1-5 over, $140 for 6-10, $150 for 11-15 and $160 for 16-25. 26 or more over: contact the court.[2]
- Add $30 for any ticket with an accident. The fine is doubled in a construction or school zone.[2]
- Missing the response deadline adds a $25 default fee, and accounts more than 57 days late get an extra 20%.[2]
- Grand Rapids parking tickets go to the city's Parking Violations Bureau, not the court.[4]
What should you do with a Kent County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Kent County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Other courts in Michigan
What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Kent County?
Kent County's published fine schedule lists $130–$160 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 Kent County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 616-632-5700.
Sources
Court sources (4)
- 61st District Court: Fee Schedule, Traffic Civil Infractions, 61st District Court.
- 61st District Court: Hours and Holidays, 61st District Court.
- 61st District Court: Traffic/Municipal Citations, 61st District Court.
- 61st District Court: Payments, 61st District Court.
Michigan law and DMV sources (4)
- MCL 257.320d Basic driver improvement course, Michigan Legislature.
- MCL 257.743 Contents of a civil infraction citation, Michigan Legislature.
- Michigan Court Rule 4.101 Civil Infraction Actions, Michigan Supreme Court.
- 36th District Court: Traffic Violations FAQ, 36th District Court.
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).