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New York City traffic ticket costs

Traffic Violations Bureau, all five boroughs

Speeding ticket$45–$600plus state surcharge
Insurance over 3 years+$895+11% for about 3 years, state average
Points3–11for speeding
Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) / defensive driving courseYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in New York City?

1–10 mph overAbout $133–$243[4][5][6][18]$45–$150 fine + costs
11–30 mph overAbout $178–$393[4][5][6][18]$90–$300 fine + costs
31+ mph overAbout $268–$693[4][5][6][18]$180–$600 fine + costs
School zone speed camera ticket$50[17][5]

Plus the mandatory state surcharge: A mandatory state surcharge is added to the fine on traffic-infraction convictions: $88, or $93 in town and village courts (DMV).[10][7][8][9][3][11]

What do other tickets cost in New York City?

8 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

Every fine on the court's schedule (16)
TicketState fineWith court costs
Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding up to 10 mph over the limit, first offenseThe judge sets the fine within this range.$45–$150[4][5][6][18]$133–$243
Speeding, 11–30 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 to 30 mph over the limit, first offensePlus the $88 state surcharge.$90–$300[4][5][6][18]$178–$393
Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding more than 30 mph over the limit, first offenseUp to 30 days in jail is also possible.$180–$600[4][5][6][18]$268–$693
School zone speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding in a school zone, up to 10 mph over11 to 30 mph over is $180 to $600, and more than 30 over is $360 to $1,200.$90–$300[4][18]$178–$393
Work zone speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding in a work zone, up to 10 mph over11 to 30 mph over is $180 to $300, and more than 30 over is $360 to $600.$90–$150[4][18]$178–$243
Running a red light (ticket from an officer), first offenseThis is the range for a city of one million people or more.$150–$450[12][5][6][18]$238–$543
Talking on a handheld phone or texting while driving, first offenseA second offense within 18 months is $50 to $250, and a third is $50 to $450.$50–$200[13][14][5][6][18]$138–$293
Failing to stop at a stop sign, first offenseUp to $150, with no minimum set by law.Up to $150[12][5][6][18]Up to $243
Failing to yield the right of way, first offenseUp to $150, with no minimum set by law.Up to $150[12][5][6][18]Up to $243
Unsafe lane change, first offenseUp to $150, with no minimum set by law.Up to $150[12][5][6][18]Up to $243
Failing to pull over for an emergency vehicle, first offenseUp to $275.Up to $275[12][5][6][18]Up to $368
Driver not wearing a seat beltUp to $50.Up to $50[15][5][6][18]Up to $143
Passing a stopped school bus, first offenseA second offense within 3 years is $600 to $750.$250–$400[16][5][6][18]$338–$493
School zone speed camera ticketMailed to the vehicle owner and paid to the NYC Department of Finance, not the TVB.$50[17][5]$50
Red light camera ticketMailed to the vehicle owner and paid to the NYC Department of Finance, not the TVB.$50[17][5]$50
Bus lane camera ticket$50 for the first ticket in 12 months, then $100, $150 and $200, and $250 for each one after that.$50[17]$50

With court costs is an estimate. $88 mandatory state surcharge, $93 in town and village courts.[10][7][8][9][3][11] Your notice shows the exact total.

From the court's schedule effective Apr 1, 2020.

How do you reach the Traffic Violations Bureau?

Offices

  • Bronx TVB, 610 Exterior St Ste B3-02, Bronx, NY 10451
  • Brooklyn North TVB, 625 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
  • Brooklyn South TVB, 2875 West 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
  • Manhattan North TVB, 5 West 125th St, New York, NY 11027
  • Manhattan South TVB, 17 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
  • Queens North TVB, 30-56 Whitestone Expy, Flushing, NY 11354
  • Queens South TVB, 168-35 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
  • Richmond TVB, 1775 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
  • Mail pleas: Traffic Violations Plea Unit, NYS DMV, P.O. Box 2950-ESP, Albany, NY 12220-0950

Phone
718-488-5710[2][3]

Hours
Phone: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm except state holidays. Offices: Mon-Wed and Fri 8:30am-4:00pm, Thu 8:30am-6:00pm. Queens North closes 4:00pm Thu too. Closed Sat-Sun.[1][2]

Website
dmv.ny.gov/tickets/plead-or-pay-tvb-tickets

Before you go: 4 more things to know about this court
  • TVB handles all non-criminal traffic violation tickets issued in the five boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island). It does not handle parking, red light camera, speed camera, or misdemeanor/felony tickets such as DWI, nor tickets returnable to local courts.[2]
  • TVB publishes no fine schedule. A fine and "any mandatory court surcharges" are imposed on a guilty finding. Fines follow VTL statutory ranges, e.g. VTL §1180(h)(1) speeding: 1-10 mph over $45-$150. 11-30 mph over $90-$300. More than 30 mph over $180-$600. State surcharges on most traffic infractions: $55 mandatory surcharge + $5 crime victim assistance fee + $28 additional surcharge = $88.[2] Fine rows use the VTL statutory ranges. Camera ticket amounts come from the NYC Department of Finance violation codes page.[12][13][14][15][16][17]
  • A Driver Responsibility Assessment, paid to DMV over 3 years, is separate from fines and surcharges. It applies to certain convictions or 6+ points in 18 months.[2]
  • If you do not answer a ticket on time your license will be suspended. If suspended for failure to answer you cannot plead not guilty online and must visit a TVB office or call.[2]

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How much is a speeding ticket in New York City?

New York City's published fine schedule lists $45–$600 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were, plus the mandatory state surcharge. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

How do I pay a traffic ticket in New York City?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 718-488-5710.

Sources

Court sources (13)
  1. Find TVB Office Locations, New York State DMV.
  2. Plead To or Pay New York City (NYC) 'TVB' Traffic Tickets, New York State DMV.
  3. Pay a Traffic Violation (TVB), State of New York.
  4. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1180 (speed restrictions, penalties in subd. (h)), New York State Senate.
  5. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1809 (mandatory surcharge and crime victim assistance fee), New York State Senate.
  6. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1809-e (additional surcharge required for certain violations), New York State Senate.
  7. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1800 (penalties for traffic infractions), revision 2020-10-02, New York State Senate.
  8. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1225-c (use of mobile telephones), revision 2015-10-09, New York State Senate.
  9. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1225-d (use of portable electronic devices), revision 2015-10-09, New York State Senate.
  10. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1229-c (operation of vehicles with safety seats and safety belts), revision 2026-08-28, New York State Senate.
  11. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1174 (overtaking and passing school bus), revision 2024-11-08, New York State Senate.
  12. Parking Violation Codes and Fines (includes red light, school zone speed and bus lane camera codes), NYC Department of Finance.
  13. About New York State Inspections (states the $88 / $93 mandatory state surcharge), New York State DMV.
New York law and DMV sources (9)
  1. NY DMV: Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA), New York State DMV.
  2. NY DMV: Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP), New York State DMV.
  3. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1809 (mandatory surcharge and crime victim assistance fee), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  4. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1809-E (additional surcharge, $28), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  5. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1809-D (work zone speeding surcharge, $50), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  6. NY DMV: About New York State Inspections (states the $88 / $93 mandatory state surcharge), New York State DMV.
  7. NY DMV: Plead To or Pay New York City (NYC) 'TVB' Traffic Tickets, New York State DMV.
  8. NY DMV: Traffic Tickets in New York State, New York State DMV.
  9. 15 NYCRR §123.7 (not guilty plea by mail within 15 days after receipt of summons) via Justia Regulations mirror, Justia (mirror of NY Codes, Rules and Regulations).
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).