Yellowstone County, Montana traffic ticket costs
Billings Municipal Court
Speeding ticketOn your noticenot published
Insurance over 3 years+$2,051+27% for about 3 years, state average
Points3for speeding
Traffic schoolUnclear
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What do other tickets cost in Yellowstone County?
5 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- Red lightAbout $135
- No insuranceAbout $285
- Expired registrationAbout $135
- Seat beltAbout $55
- Failure to yieldAbout $135
Every fine on the court's schedule (7)
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Fail to obey red (stop) traffic signal | $100[2] | $135 |
| Following too closely, reasonable and prudent | $100[2] | $135 |
| Careless driving | $100[2] | $135 |
| Right of way violation | $100[2] | $135 |
| No insurance, first offense, no crashPlus surcharges. | $250[2] | $285 |
| Operating with expired registrationPlus surcharges. | $100[2] | $135 |
| Seat belt violationPlus surcharges, per the court page. | $20[2] | $55 |
With court costs is an estimate. It uses the same add-ons Montana's own schedule shows on other tickets, which adds $35.[4][5][6][8][9][10] Your notice shows the exact total.
From the court's schedule effective Feb 27, 2024.
How do you reach Billings Municipal Court?
Address
316 N. 26th St., Floor 2, Billings, MT 59101[3] (Mail: P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103.)
Phone
(406) 657-8490[3]
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.[3]
Before you go: 4 more things to know about this court
- Billings Municipal Court handles tickets written by Billings police. In 2025 it took 8,669 traffic cases, more than any other court in Yellowstone County.[4]
- Tickets from the Montana Highway Patrol or the sheriff go to Yellowstone County Justice Court, 217 N. 27th St., Room 603, Billings, which uses the state recommended bond schedule. It took 6,552 traffic cases in 2025.[4]
- For low-level tickets that don't require an appearance you can pay the fine at the clerk's office before your court date.[2]
- If you can't pay in full you must see the judge to get time payments or community service, credited at $8 per hour.[2]
What should you do with a Yellowstone County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Yellowstone 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 Montana
What else do people ask?
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Yellowstone County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (406) 657-8490.
Sources
Court sources (6)
- Billings Municipal Court: Payment Information, City of Billings.
- Billings Municipal Court: Hours of Operation, City of Billings.
- Montana Courts of Limited Jurisdiction, Calendar Year 2025 Criminal Violations Filed, Montana Judicial Branch.
- Yellowstone County Justice Court: Pay Tickets and Fees, Yellowstone County.
- Yellowstone County Justice Court: FAQ, Criminal and Traffic Cases, Yellowstone County.
- Montana Supreme Court Recommended Bond Schedule, January 2024 (AF 12-0292), Montana Supreme Court.
Montana law and DMV sources (2)
- MCA 61-5-214 Mandatory suspension for failure to appear or comply with criminal sentence, Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated 2025).
- Yellowstone County Justice Court: FAQ, Criminal and Traffic Cases, Yellowstone County.
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).