School zone speeding in Ohio
A school zone ticket in Ohio costs $150–$181 across 2 courts. Insurance typically rises about 23% after one ticket.
Fine$150–$181across 2 courts
PointsSee state rules
Insurance over 3 years+$1,225+23% for about 3 years
Remedial driving courseYes
Add up my ticket All Ohio rules
How much does each court charge for a school zone ticket?
Summit County charges the most, at $181. Hamilton County charges $150.
Amount on your notice (not published): Franklin County, Cuyahoga County.
What does each court charge by speed?
Hamilton County
- School zone speeding over 20 mph$150
Summit County
- School zone speeding, not more than 35 mph$181
What does Ohio law allow for a school zone ticket?
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding faster than 35 mph in an active school zoneFourth-degree misdemeanor, up to $250 plus costs. | Up to $250[5][8] |
Will a school zone ticket raise your insurance?
Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Ohio one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 23% on average[1], or about $1,225 over three years on a typical $1,776 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.
How long do you have to respond to a school zone ticket in Ohio?
- Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[18][15]
Details
Pay the ticket or appear by the court date printed on it. If you miss it: The court can declare your license forfeited and issue a warrant.
- 20daysAppeal a 12-point suspension before it startsfrom the notice date[3]
Details
Appeal a 12-point suspension before it starts. If you miss it: The 6-month suspension takes effect on the 20th day after the BMV mails notice.
- 30daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the court date[15]
Details
Court reports a license forfeiture to the BMV after you miss court. If you miss it: The BMV suspends your license until the court tells it you appeared.
Can you keep a school zone ticket off your Ohio record?
Every way to handle an Ohio ticket, from paying to contesting →
School zone tickets in other states →
Got a different ticket in Ohio?
- Speeding
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
What else do people ask?
How much is a school zone ticket in Ohio?
It depends on the court. Published amounts: Summit County $181, Hamilton County $150.
Will a school zone ticket raise my insurance in Ohio?
A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 23% on average in Ohio (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).
Sources
Ohio law and DMV sources (7)
- Ohio Rev. Code §4510.037 Point system, remedial driving course, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
- Ohio Rev. Code §4511.21 Speed limits, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
- Ohio Rev. Code §2929.28 Financial sanctions for misdemeanors, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
- Ohio Rev. Code §4511.204 Using an electronic wireless communication device while driving, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
- Ohio Rev. Code §4511.991 Additional fine for distracted driving, distracted driving safety course, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
- Ohio Rev. Code §4510.22 License forfeiture for failure to appear, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
- Ohio Traffic Rules, Rule 13 (Traffic violations bureau), Supreme Court of Ohio.
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).