Hennepin County, Minnesota traffic ticket costs

Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District), Violations Bureau and Hearing Office. Uses Minnesota's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$115–$375depends on mph over

Insurance over 3 years+$1,838+23% for about 3 years, state average

PointsNo points, tickets are counted

Driver improvement clinic (court-ordered)No

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How much is a speeding ticket in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

1–10 mph over$115^[4]

11–14 mph over$125^[4]

15–19 mph over$135^[4]

20–25 mph over$215^[4]

26–30 mph over$275^[4]

31+ mph over$375^[4]^[5]

Every fine on the Minnesota schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Hennepin County?

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

How do you reach Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District), Violations Bureau and Hearing Office?

Address
Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, C-11, Minneapolis, MN 55487^[2]

Phone
(612) 348-6000^[2]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed holidays^[2]^[3]

Website
mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/hennepinviolationsbureauan

Before you go: 3 more things to know about this court

Fines follow the statewide payables list. Each citation adds a $75 state surcharge and a $3 Hennepin County law library fee. Example from the court: stop sign $50 + $75 + $3 = $128.^[5]
You have 30 days from when the citation is entered in the court system to pay or meet a hearing officer. After that a $5 late fee is added, then a $25 delinquency fee, and unpaid fines go to collections with a 20% fee.^[6]
Hearing officers can offer a reduced fine, a payment plan, community work service or a continuance for dismissal. The court says about 85% of people who meet one reach an agreement.^[3]

What should you do with a Hennepin County ticket?

Due date. Minnesota gives you 30 days from the notice to respond, unless your notice prints a date.^[14]^[15]^[11] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Driver improvement clinic (court-ordered). No. No record benefit on its own. A judge may order the clinic along with or instead of other penalties.^[6] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Pay the fine
- Meet with a hearing officer
- Continuance for dismissal
- Plead not guilty and go to court
- Payment plan or community work service
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Hennepin County?

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What else do people ask?

How much is a speeding ticket in Hennepin County?

Hennepin County uses the Minnesota statewide schedule, which lists $115–$375 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 Hennepin County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (612) 348-6000.

Sources

Court sources (5)

Hennepin Criminal and Traffic Division: Contact Us, Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Hennepin Violations Bureau: Contesting and Other Options, Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Hennepin Violations Bureau: Pay a Ticket or Fine (statewide Court Payment Center details), Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Hennepin Violations Bureau: Fine Amounts, Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Hennepin Violations Bureau: Late Fees and Collections, Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Minnesota law and DMV sources (6)

2026 State Payables List, Traffic/Criminal (effective 1/1/2026), Minnesota Judicial Council (filed with the Legislative Reference Library).
Minn. Stat. §169.14 Speed limits (school zone surcharge subd. 5a, work zone subd. 5d, 100+ mph revocation subd. 1a), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Minn. Stat. §169.89 Penalties (petty misdemeanor, driver improvement clinic), Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Minn. Stat. §169.91 Notice to appear, Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Hennepin Violations Bureau: Late Fees and Collections, Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Hennepin Violations Bureau: Pay a Ticket or Fine, Minnesota Judicial Branch.

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).