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Work zone speeding in Ohio

A work zone ticket in Ohio costs $207–$290 across 4 courts. Insurance typically rises about 23% after one ticket.

Fine$207–$290across 4 courts
PointsSee state rules
Insurance over 3 years+$1,225+23% for about 3 years
Remedial driving courseYes

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How much does each court charge for a work zone ticket?

Summit County charges the most, at $210–$290. Hamilton County charges $215.

Summit County$210–$290
Franklin County$207–$287
Cuyahoga County$260
Hamilton County$215

What does each court charge by speed?

Franklin County

  • Work zone speeding, 1–9 mph over$207
  • Work zone speeding, 10–19 mph over$247
  • Work zone speeding, 20+ mph over$287

Cuyahoga County

  • Speeding in a construction zone, 4511.21(P)$260

Hamilton County

  • Construction zone speeding$215

Summit County

  • Work zone speeding, 1–15 mph over$210
  • Work zone speeding, 16–20 mph over$220
  • Work zone speeding, 21+ mph over$290

Will a work 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 work zone ticket in Ohio?

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 work zone ticket off your Ohio record?

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How much is a work zone ticket in Ohio?

It depends on the court. Published amounts: Summit County $210–$290, Franklin County $207–$287, Cuyahoga County $260, Hamilton County $215.

Will a work 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)
  1. Ohio Rev. Code §4510.037 Point system, remedial driving course, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
  2. Ohio Rev. Code §4511.21 Speed limits, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
  3. Ohio Rev. Code §4511.98 Construction zone signs and increased penalties, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
  4. Ohio Rev. Code §4511.204 Using an electronic wireless communication device while driving, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
  5. Ohio Rev. Code §4511.991 Additional fine for distracted driving, distracted driving safety course, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
  6. Ohio Rev. Code §4510.22 License forfeiture for failure to appear, Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
  7. Ohio Traffic Rules, Rule 13 (Traffic violations bureau), Supreme Court of Ohio.
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).