Hinds County, Mississippi traffic ticket costs
Hinds County Justice Court
Speeding ticket$159.50–$239.50depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$1,809+25% for about 3 years, state average
PointsNo point system
Traffic safety violator courseYesavailable, with limits
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How much is a speeding ticket in Hinds County, Mississippi?
What do other tickets cost in Hinds County?
4 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- No insuranceIf you fix it: $0, dismissed$460.75–$660.75
- Expired registration$249.75
- Seat belt$33.50–$43.50
- Failure to yield$209.50–$260.75
Every fine on the court's schedule (23)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–9 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 9 mph over | $159.50[3] |
| Speeding, 10–19 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 10 to 19 mph over | $179.50[3] |
| Speeding, 20–29 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 20 to 29 mph over | $199.50[3] |
| Speeding, 30+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 30 mph or more over | $239.50[3] |
| Failure to yield right of way | $209.50[3] |
| Disregard for traffic device | $209.50[3] |
| Following too close | $209.50[3] |
| Improper lane usage | $209.50[3] |
| Improper pass or turn, or no signal | $209.50[3] |
| Careless driving | $169.50[3] |
| Reckless driving | $239.50[3] |
| Fail to yield to blue lights | $260.75[3] |
| Railroad crossing violation | $235.75[3] |
| Seat belt violation, ticket from a deputy sheriff | $43.50[3] |
| Seat belt violation, ticket from a state trooper | $33.50[3] |
| No proof of liability insurance, first offenseIf you fix it: $0, dismissed. Show insurance in effect when you were cited.[9][10] | $460.75[3] |
| No proof of liability insurance, second offense | $560.75[3] |
| No proof of liability insurance, third offense | $660.75[3] |
| Expired, improper or no tag | $249.75[3] |
| Expired or no inspection sticker | $58[3] |
| No or expired driver license | $108[3] |
| Littering | $259.75[3] |
| Passing a stopped school busYou must see the judge. | On your notice[3] |
How do you reach Hinds County Justice Court?
Address
407 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39205[2] (Mailing address: P.O. Box 3490, Jackson, MS 39207.)
Phone
601-965-8800[2]
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except legal holidays[2]
Before you go: 4 more things to know about this court
- Speeding amounts are the same in every speed zone from 25 to 70 mph, so the bands are by mph over the limit.[3]
- Tickets written by constables add $55 to the total.[2]
- DUI, a license suspended for failing to appear or pay, and several other charges need a court appearance or have their own amounts.[3]
- The City of Jackson and other cities have their own municipal courts for city tickets.
What should you do with a Hinds County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Hinds County?
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Hinds County?
Hinds County's published fine schedule lists $159.50–$239.50 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 Hinds County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 601-965-8800.
Sources
Court sources (2)
- Hinds County Justice Court, Hinds County, Mississippi.
- Hinds County Justice Court Traffic Fines (speeding effective July 1, 2016, other offenses April 12, 2018), Hinds County Justice Court.
Mississippi law and DMV sources (4)
- Miss. Code Ann. 63-9-11 (misdemeanor penalties and traffic safety violator course), Justia copy via Wayback 20250121161921, Mississippi Legislature (Justia copy).
- Miss. Code Ann. 63-15-4 (proof of liability insurance, 2020 code), Justia copy via Wayback 20241016032635, Mississippi Legislature (Justia copy).
- House Bill 384, 2026 Regular Session (as introduced), restating Miss. Code Ann. 99-19-73 state assessments, Mississippi Legislature.
- Rankin County Justice Court: Fines and Tickets, Rankin County, Mississippi.
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).