North Dakota traffic tickets
Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in North Dakota.
Speeding ticket$20–$100state schedule
License at risk12 ptson your record
Defensive driving course (driver training course)Yesavailable, with limits
Insurance after 1 ticket+22%on $2,160 a year
What will my ticket really cost? Check my points
What kind of ticket did you get?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Which court is on your ticket?
One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.
North Dakota county courts
Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.
Burleigh County(701) 222-6690 ext. 1Pays online
Burleigh County District Court (South Central Judicial District). Fines follow the North Dakota statewide schedule.
- Address
- 514 E. Thayer Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501
- Phone
- (701) 222-6690 ext. 1
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Traffic school
- You can choose a DOT-approved defensive driving course instead of points for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer. Tell the court when you post the bond. See the state page for the approved course list.
Cass County(701) 451-6900Pays online
Cass County District Court (East Central Judicial District). Fines follow the North Dakota statewide schedule.
- Address
- 211 9th St. S., Fargo, ND 58103 (mail: P.O. Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108)
- Phone
- (701) 451-6900
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Traffic school
- You can choose a DOT-approved defensive driving course instead of points for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer. Tell the court when you post the bond. See the state page for the approved course list.
Grand Forks County(701) 787-2700Pays online
Grand Forks County District Court (Northeast Central Judicial District). Fines follow the North Dakota statewide schedule.
- Address
- 124 South 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58201
- Phone
- (701) 787-2700
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Traffic school
- You can choose a DOT-approved defensive driving course instead of points for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer. Tell the court when you post the bond. See the state page for the approved course list.
Ward County(701) 857-6600Pays online
Ward County District Court (North Central Judicial District). Fines follow the North Dakota statewide schedule.
- Address
- 315 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701 (mail: P.O. Box 5005, Minot, ND 58702-5005)
- Phone
- (701) 857-6600
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Traffic school
- You can choose a DOT-approved defensive driving course instead of points for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer. Tell the court when you post the bond. See the state page for the approved course list.
Williams County(701) 774-4374Pays online
Williams County District Court (Northwest Judicial District). Fines follow the North Dakota statewide schedule.
- Address
- 205 E Broadway, Williston, ND 58801 (mail: P.O. Box 2047, Williston, ND 58802-2047)
- Phone
- (701) 774-4374
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Traffic school
- You can choose a DOT-approved defensive driving course instead of points for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer. Tell the court when you post the bond. See the state page for the approved course list.
What are your options with a North Dakota ticket?
Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Defensive driving course (driver training course) is the main way to avoid that.
What does the North Dakota state schedule charge for speeding?
None for most tickets. For noncriminal tickets the fee in the statute is the full amount, and the bond is the same as the fee.[3][4]
Every fine on the North Dakota schedule (26)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–6 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 1 to 6 mph over (limit 65 mph or less)The fee is $3 per mph over or $20, whichever is more. | $20[3][4] |
| Speeding, 7–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 7 to 10 mph over (limit 65 mph or less)$3 per mph over. | $18 + $3 per mph over 6[3][4] |
| Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 11 to 15 mph over (limit 65 mph or less)$3 per mph over. | $30 + $3 per mph over 10[3][4] |
| Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 16 to 20 mph over (limit 65 mph or less)$3 per mph over plus a $20 added fee. | $65 + $3 per mph over 15[3][4] |
| Speeding, 21–25 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 21 to 25 mph over (limit 65 mph or less)$3 per mph over plus $20. | $80 + $3 per mph over 20[3][4] |
| Speeding, 26+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 26 mph or more over (limit 65 mph or less)$3 per mph over plus $20. | $95 + $3 per mph over 25[3][4] |
| Speeding, 1–4 mph overPrinted as: Speeding where the limit is over 65 mph, 1 to 4 mph overThe fee is $5 per mph over or $20, whichever is more. | $20[3][4] |
| Speeding, 5–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding where the limit is over 65 mph, 5 to 15 mph over$5 per mph over. | $20 + $5 per mph over 4[3][4] |
| Speeding, 16+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding where the limit is over 65 mph, 16 mph or more over$5 per mph over plus a $20 added fee. | $95 + $5 per mph over 15[3][4] |
| School zone speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: School zone speeding, 1 to 10 mph over | $40[3][4] |
| School zone speeding, 11+ mph overPrinted as: School zone speeding, 11 mph or more over$40 plus $1 for each mph above 10 over, unless the regular speeding fee is higher. | $40 + $1 per mph over 10[3][4] |
| Work zone speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Construction zone speeding with workers present, 1 to 10 mph overApplies only when workers are present and the sign says Minimum Fee $150. | $150[3] |
| Work zone speeding, 11+ mph overPrinted as: Construction zone speeding with workers present, 11 mph or more over$150 plus $2 for each mph above 10 over. | $150 + $2 per mph over 10[3] |
| Disobeying a traffic signal2 points. | $20[3][2] |
| Stop sign violation2 points. | $40[3] |
| Failure to yield the right of way2 points. | $20[3][2] |
| Texting or reading or sending messages on a phone while drivingNo points are listed for this violation. | $100[3][6] |
| Careless driving6 points. | $30[3][2] |
| Failing to use the care required2 points. | $30[3][2] |
| Not wearing a seat beltNo points. | $20[3][4][9] |
| Passing a stopped school bus6 points. | $250[3][2] |
| Driving without liability insurance$300 for a second violation within 3 years. | $150[3][2][6] |
| Failing to yield or move over for an emergency or highway maintenance vehicle | $50[3] |
| Failing to stop at a railroad crossing3 points. | $50[3][2] |
| Driving without a license0 points. | $150[3][2] |
| Reckless drivingA criminal offense with no statutory fee. | On your notice[3][2] |
How many points is a speeding ticket in North Dakota?
- Speeding, 1–10 mph over0 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 11–15 mph over1 pt[2][3]
- Speeding, 16–20 mph over3 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 21–25 mph over5 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 26–35 mph over9 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 36–45 mph over12 pts[2][3]
- Speeding 46 mph or more over15 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 6–10 mph over1 pt[2][3]
All 34 point values
- Speeding, 11–15 mph over3 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 16–20 mph over5 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 21–25 mph over7 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 26–30 mph over10 pts[2][3]
- Speeding, 31–35 mph over12 pts[2][3]
- Speeding 36 mph or more over where the limit is over 65 mph15 pts[2][3]
- Running a red light2 pts[2][3]
- Failure to yield2 pts[2][3]
- Driving on the wrong side of the road2 pts[2][3]
- Passing where prohibited or unsafely2 pts[2][3]
- Failing to use the care required2 pts[2][3]
- Knowingly driving with defective or unlawful equipment2 pts[2][3]
- Failing to stop at a railroad crossing3 pts[2][3]
- Exhibition driving3 pts[2][3]
- Careless driving6 pts[2][3]
- Passing a stopped school bus6 pts[2][3]
- No proof of insurance6 pts[2][3]
- No liability insurance again within 18 months12 pts[2][3]
- Reckless driving8 pts[2][3]
- Racing or drag racing10 pts[2][3]
- Aggravated reckless driving12 pts[2][3]
- Leaving the scene of a crash with property damage14 pts[2][3]
- Leaving the scene of a crash with injury or death18 pts[2][3]
- Fleeing a police officer in a vehicle24 pts[2][3]
- Child not in a child seat or seat belt1 pt[2][3]
- Driving without a license0 pts[2][3]
How points work in North Dakota
The DOT adds points when you pay a ticket, are found to have committed it, or are convicted. At 12 points your license is suspended for 7 days for each point over 11. One point comes off for every 3 months with no new moving violation points, and a defensive driving course can take off 3 more once every 12 months.[2][3]
Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →
When can you lose your license?
- 12 ptson recordSuspension of 7 days at 12 points, plus 7 days for each point over 12.[2][3]
- 6 ptson recordDrivers under 18[2][5]
Full wording of each rule
- 12 points: Suspension of 7 days at 12 points, plus 7 days for each point over 12.
- 6 points: Drivers under 18: license canceled at 6 or more points.
Getting your license back after a suspension costs $50 in North Dakota, before any course or court costs.[5]
Drivers under 21
A driver under 18 whose record reaches 6 points has the license canceled. A minor can still use a defensive driving course to cut 3 points, but it applies only after the cancellation is served.[2][3][5]
Can defensive driving course (driver training course) keep a ticket off your record in North Dakota?
It can help. Two ways to use it. Elect the course in court for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer and the points are never entered if you send proof within 30 days.[2][3]
How often: Once every 12 months. The 3-point reduction can't exceed 9 points in 3 years.
Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →
Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost
Two ways to use it. Elect the course in court for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer and the points are never entered if you send proof within 30 days. Or take the course later to cut 3 points from your record. Both leave the violation on your record.[2][3]
Who can use it: To take it instead of points, tell the court when you post the bond. The bond is still forfeited. It is not allowed for violations of 6 or more points, criminal charges such as DUI or reckless driving, or if you used this option in the past 12 months. Choosing it gives up the 3-point course reduction.[3]
Cost: Not confirmed: Set by the course provider and paid to them.
Do school and work zones cost more?
School zones
Higher fee. School zone speeding is $40 for 1 to 10 mph over, plus $1 for each mph above that, unless the regular speeding fee is higher.[3][4]
Work zones
Higher fee when workers are present and the sign says Minimum Fee $150. The fee is $150 for 1 to 10 mph over, plus $2 for each mph above that.[3]
When is your ticket due?
- 14daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[3][4]
Details
Pay the fee, or request a hearing and post bond. If you miss it: You are treated as admitting the violation, the points are entered and your license can be suspended. Not appearing without paying is a Class B misdemeanor.
- 20daysA point suspension starts after the order is deliveredfrom the notice date[3]
- 30daysFinish traffic schoolfrom the notice date[3]
Details
Send proof of the course taken in place of points. If you miss it: The points are entered.
- 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[3][4]
Details
Appeal a municipal court finding to district court. If you miss it: The finding stands. A finding by a district judge or magistrate can't be appealed.
- 90daysHearing date after you ask for onefrom the court date[3]
Details
Hearing date after you ask for one. If you miss it: The hearing can be held at the first appearance or set up to 90 days later.
What happens if you don't respond
If you neither pay nor ask for a hearing, you are treated as admitting the violation. The court reports it to the DOT within 10 days, the points are entered and your license can be suspended. Not appearing after signing a promise to appear, or without paying the fee, is also a Class B misdemeanor.[3][4]
Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?
Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?
- Shares convictions with other states (Driver License Compact)Yes[1]
- Can suspend you over unpaid out-of-state tickets (Nonresident Violator Compact)Yes[1]
North Dakota shares tickets with other states through the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact. The DOT records points against any driver who gets a North Dakota ticket, licensed here or not.[1][3]
How out-of-state tickets work →
How much will it raise your insurance in North Dakota?
One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 22% on average in North Dakota[1], from a clean-record average of $2,160 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,426 on top of the fine.
Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.
Where are the official pages?
What else do people ask?
How do points work in North Dakota?
The DOT adds points when you pay a ticket, are found to have committed it, or are convicted. At 12 points your license is suspended for 7 days for each point over 11. One point comes off for every 3 months with no new moving violation points, and a defensive driving course can take off 3 more once every 12 months.
How many points before your license is at risk in North Dakota?
12 points on your record: Suspension of 7 days at 12 points, plus 7 days for each point over 12.
Can traffic school keep a ticket off my record in North Dakota?
Defensive driving course (driver training course): Two ways to use it. Elect the course in court for a ticket worth 5 points or fewer and the points are never entered if you send proof within 30 days. Or take the course later to cut 3 points from your record. Both leave the violation on your record. Limit: Once every 12 months. The 3-point reduction can't exceed 9 points in 3 years.
How long do I have to pay or respond to a ticket in North Dakota?
14 days from the citation. If you miss it: You are treated as admitting the violation, the points are entered and your license can be suspended. Not appearing without paying is a Class B misdemeanor.
Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to North Dakota?
North Dakota is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to North Dakota. North Dakota shares tickets with other states through the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact. The DOT records points against any driver who gets a North Dakota ticket, licensed here or not.
How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in North Dakota?
About 22% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.
Sources
North Dakota law and DMV sources (11)
- AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
- Driver License Points Reduction and Points Schedule, North Dakota Department of Transportation.
- NDCC ch. 39-06.1 Disposition of Traffic Offenses (39-06.1-02 to 39-06.1-06 fees, 39-06.1-10 points, 39-06.1-10.1 course in lieu of points, 39-06.1-12 and 39-06.1-13 point reduction), North Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Century Code).
- Uniform Complaint and Summons Information, North Dakota Department of Transportation.
- NDCC ch. 39-06 Operators' Licenses (39-06-01.1 minors, 39-06-35 reinstatement, 39-06-49 fees), North Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Century Code).
- NDCC ch. 39-08 Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Penalties (39-08-20 insurance, 39-08-23 wireless devices), North Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Century Code).
- NDCC ch. 39-09 Speed Restrictions (39-09-02 speed limitations), North Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Century Code).
- NDCC ch. 39-10 Rules of the Road (39-10-05 signals, 39-10-24 stop signs, 39-10-46 school buses), North Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Century Code).
- NDCC ch. 39-21 Equipment of Vehicles (39-21-41.2 child restraints, 39-21-41.4 seat belts), North Dakota Legislative Branch (North Dakota Century Code).
- Pay Fines (web payment process guide), North Dakota Court System.
- Court Locations, North Dakota Court System.
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).