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Wake County, North Carolina traffic ticket costs

Wake County District Court (Clerk of Superior Court, Wake County Justice Center). Uses North Carolina's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$201–$241depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$2,064+39% for about 3 years, state average
Points2–3for speeding
Driver improvement clinicYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Wake County, North Carolina?

Coming change: From December 1, 2026, district court costs on a traffic ticket rise from $191 to $221 because the General Court of Justice fee goes up by $30.[24][23]

1–5 mph over$201[3][23]
6–10 mph over$206[3][23]
11–15 mph over$221[3][23]
16+ mph overAt 55 mph or slower$241[3][23][4]
16+ mph overOr faster than 80 mphOn your notice[4][7][6]

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What do other tickets cost in Wake County?

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

How do you reach Wake County District Court (Clerk of Superior Court, Wake County Justice Center)?

Address
Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601[2]

Phone
(919) 792-4000[2]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.[2]

Website
nccourts.gov/locations/wake-county

Before you go: 3 more things to know about this court
  • North Carolina uses one statewide waiver list, and local districts can't change it. Waivable tickets cost the listed fine plus $191 in court costs (see the state page). From December 1, 2026, court costs rise to $221.[3]
  • Online options on Citation Services can include paying the waiver, a speeding reduction or a dismissal of a fixed problem, where the District Attorney offers them.[4]
  • If you miss court and don't resolve the ticket within 20 days, the court tells the DMV and a $200 fee is added.[4]

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How much is a speeding ticket in Wake County?

Wake County uses the North Carolina statewide schedule, which lists $201–$241 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 Wake County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (919) 792-4000.

Sources

Court sources (6)
  1. Wake County Justice Center, North Carolina Judicial Branch.
  2. Traffic Offenses for Which Court Appearance May Be Waived, Rev. 12/18, NC Administrative Office of the Courts.
  3. Traffic Violations help topic, North Carolina Judicial Branch.
  4. eCourts Services, North Carolina Judicial Branch.
  5. Court Costs and Fees Chart, Criminal, effective January 1, 2025, NC Administrative Office of the Courts.
  6. Session Law 2026-37 (House Bill 1173), Section 1: G.S. 7A-304(a)(4) General Court of Justice fee, North Carolina General Assembly.
North Carolina law and DMV sources (8)
  1. Traffic Offenses for Which Court Appearance May Be Waived, AOC-TRAFFIC WAIVER Rev. 12/18, Conference of Chief District Court Judges / NC Administrative Office of the Courts.
  2. Traffic Offenses for Which Court Appearance Is Mandatory, AOC-TRAFFIC MANDATORY Rev. 12/18, Conference of Chief District Court Judges / NC Administrative Office of the Courts.
  3. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-16.1 Mandatory suspension upon conviction of excessive speeding, North Carolina General Assembly.
  4. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-141 Speed restrictions, North Carolina General Assembly.
  5. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-304 Costs in criminal actions, North Carolina General Assembly.
  6. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-24.2 Court to report failure to appear or pay fine, penalty or costs, North Carolina General Assembly.
  7. Traffic Violations help topic, North Carolina Judicial Branch.
  8. Court Costs and Fees Chart, Criminal, effective January 1, 2025, North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.
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).