Wayne County, Michigan traffic ticket costs
36th District Court (Detroit)
Speeding ticket$125–$195depends 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 Wayne County, Michigan?
What do other tickets cost in Wayne 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$130
- Stop sign$130
- No insuranceIf you fix it: Up to $25, to have it dismissed$195
- Expired registration$145
- Seat belt$65
- School bus$295
- Failure to yield$130
Every fine on the court's schedule (16)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1-5 over limitPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $125[2] |
| Speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6-10 over limitPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $135[2] |
| Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11-15 over limitPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $150[2] |
| Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 16-20 over limitPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $170[2] |
| Speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21-30 over limitPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $180[2] |
| Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 31+ over limitPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $195[2] |
| Speeding in a construction zoneThe schedule says fines are doubled in a construction zone but doesn't print the amounts. | On your notice[2] |
| Red light, amber light or red flasherPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $130[2] |
| Failed to stop at stop signPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $130[2] |
| Failed to yield right of wayPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $130[2] |
| Failed to stop for school busPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $295[2] |
| Careless drivingPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $210[2] |
| Following too closelyPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $125[2] |
| No proof of insurancePaid within 14 days of the ticket date.If you fix it: Up to $25, to have it dismissed. Show insurance valid on the ticket date, before your due date.[12][19] | $195[2] |
| Expired platePaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $145[2] |
| Seat belt driver/passengerPaid within 14 days of the ticket date. | $65[2] |
How do you reach 36th District Court (Detroit)?
Address
421 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226[3] (Mail payments to the Finance Unit at this address. Don't mail cash.)
Phone
(313) 965-2200[3]
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.[3]
Website
36thdistrictcourtmi.gov
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]
- Amounts cover payments made within 14 days of the ticket date and don't apply to cases heard in court. Any ticket with an accident is $170 within 14 days (except careless driving, brakes, steering and speeding).[2]
- To deny responsibility and get an informal hearing, contact the court within 14 days by mail, phone or in person.[4]
- If you don't respond, a default judgment is entered and your license can be suspended. Clearing a suspension costs an extra $45, paid only to the court.[2]
- You have 7 days after an informal hearing to appeal, with a bond equal to the fine.[4]
What should you do with a Wayne County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Wayne County's published fine schedule lists $125–$195 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 Wayne County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (313) 965-2200.
Sources
Court sources (4)
- 36th District Court: Traffic Division Fines, 36th District Court.
- 36th District Court: Contact Us, 36th District Court.
- 36th District Court: Traffic Violations FAQ, 36th District Court.
- 36th District Court: Online Payment, 36th District Court.
Michigan law and DMV sources (6)
- MCL 257.320d Basic driver improvement course, Michigan Legislature.
- MCL 257.328 Proof of insurance, Michigan Legislature.
- MCL 257.743 Contents of a civil infraction citation, Michigan Legislature.
- Michigan Court Rule 4.101 Civil Infraction Actions, Michigan Supreme Court.
- SCAO memo: 2022 Recommended Range of Civil Fines and Costs for First-Time Civil Infractions, Michigan State Court Administrative Office.
- 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).