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Oregon traffic tickets

Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Oregon.

Speeding ticket$65–$2,000state schedule
License at risk3 ticketsin 60 months
No statewide traffic schoolNo
Insurance after 1 ticket+29%on $2,388 a year

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What kind of ticket did you get?

Which court is on your ticket?

One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.

Oregon county courts

Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.

Clackamas County503-655-8643, option 1Pays online

Clackamas County Circuit Court (Oregon City). Fines follow the Oregon statewide schedule.

Address
1000 Courthouse Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone
503-655-8643, option 1
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (counter and phones)

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.oregon.gov ↗

Lane CountyPays online

Lane County Circuit Court (Eugene). Fines follow the Oregon statewide schedule.

Address
125 E 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.oregon.gov ↗

Marion County503-588-8489, option 6Pays online

Marion County Circuit Court (Salem). Fines follow the Oregon statewide schedule.

Address
Criminal Court Annex, 4000 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem, OR 97317. Mail: Attn: Traffic, PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309
Phone
503-588-8489, option 6

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.oregon.gov ↗

Multnomah County971-274-0545, option 2Pays online

Multnomah County Circuit Court (Portland). Fines follow the Oregon statewide schedule.

Address
Central Courthouse, Customer Service Area, 2nd floor, Portland, OR. Mail: Traffic Citation Office, P.O. Box 114, Portland, OR 97207
Phone
971-274-0545, option 2
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for in-person filings at the Downtown and East County courthouses
Traffic school
How to request it at this court ↗

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.oregon.gov ↗

Washington CountyPays online

Washington County Circuit Court Violations Bureau (Hillsboro). Fines follow the Oregon statewide schedule.

Address
Traffic Department, Law Enforcement Center, 215 SW Adams Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Hours
Traffic court is held Monday-Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.oregon.gov ↗

What are your options with an Oregon ticket?

Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Local class or officer-directed dismissal is the main way to avoid that.

  1. Plead no contest and pay

    Pay the presumptive fine on the citation online (OJD ePay), by mail or by phone before the appearance date. Paying online enters a no contest plea for you.

    What it does: A conviction that counts toward the Driver Improvement Program. You give up a trial and any class option.[3][11]

    Cost: Presumptive fine plus a $1.50 online processing fee

  2. Ask for a fine reduction

    Online, OJD ePay offers a reduced fine if you have an Oregon license and 2 or fewer convictions in 3 years. You can also ask a clerk or judge in person.

    What it does: Same no contest conviction, at a lower fine. Not available online for careless driving or 100 mph+ speeding.[11][3]

  3. No contest with a written explanation

    Plead no contest, pay the fine and send a letter explaining what happened. A judge reads it.

    What it does: Conviction stands. The judge may lower the fine.[12]

  4. Plead not guilty and go to trial

    Send a not guilty plea and trial request before the appearance date. The court mails a trial date.

    What it does: If you win, no fine and no conviction. If you lose, the judge sets the fine, which can be above the presumptive amount.[3][12]

  5. Trial by declaration

    Where the court allows it, ask for a trial on written statements instead of appearing in person.

    What it does: Same outcomes as a trial, without going to court.[3][12]

  6. Local class or officer-directed dismissal

    If the officer wrote on the citation that a class or fix would be accepted, finish it and send proof before the appearance date. Some courts and cities run their own diversion programs.

    What it does: The ticket can be dismissed, with no conviction.[12]

  7. Set up a payment plan

    Ask the court for regular payments if you can't pay in full.

    What it does: Conviction stands. A plan with a down payment also lifts a failure-to-pay suspension.[12]

    Cost: $25 if the plan runs longer than 12 months

What does the Oregon state schedule charge for speeding?

1–10 mph over$115[4][3]
11–20 mph over$165[4][3]
21–30 mph over$265[4][3]
31+ mph over$440[4][3]
mph or more$1,150[4]

No statewide add-on is stacked on top. The presumptive fine on the citation is the amount due.[3][10][5][12]

Every fine on the Oregon schedule (14)
TicketYou pay
Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: 1-10 mph over (Class D)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$115[4][3]
Speeding, 11–20 mph overPrinted as: 11-20 mph over (Class C)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$165[4][3]
Speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: 21-30 mph over (Class B)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$265[4][3]
Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: Over 30 mph over (Class A)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$440[4][3]
mph or morePrinted as: 100 mph or moreSpecific fine violation.$1,150[4]
Offense in a posted school zonePresumptive fines rise to $225 (Class D), $325 (Class C), $525 (Class B) or $875 (Class A).On your notice[3][4]
Offense in a highway work zoneSame higher presumptive fines as school zones: $225 (D), $325 (C), $525 (B), $875 (A).On your notice[3][4]
Failure to obey a traffic control device (Class B)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$265[4][3]
Failure to yield at an uncontrolled intersection (Class B)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$265[4][3]
Using a mobile electronic device, first offense (Class B)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$265[4][3]
Failure to properly use safety belts (Class D)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$115[4][3]
Driving uninsured (Class B)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$265[6][3]
Failure to renew vehicle registration (Class D)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$115[7][3]
Failure to stop for bus safety lights (Class A)Presumptive fine printed on the citation and paid with a no contest plea.$440[4][3]

How many points is each Oregon ticket?

Oregon has no point system. DMV's Driver Improvement Program counts convictions for listed traffic offenses plus preventable accidents.[2]

Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →

When can you lose your license?

Full wording of each rule
  • Adults 18+: 3 convictions and/or preventable accidents bring a 30-day restriction (no driving midnight to 5 a.m.).
  • Adults 18+: 5 convictions and/or preventable accidents bring a 30-day suspension, plus another 30 days for each one after five within 2 years.
  • Under 18: 2 convictions and/or preventable accidents bring a 90-day restriction (driving for work only). A third brings a 6-month suspension, and each one after that another 6 months.
  • Habitual offender: 5-year revocation for 3 or more listed serious offenses, or 20 or more listed traffic violations, within 5 years.
  • Speeding 100 mph or more: the court must suspend your license for 30 to 90 days. More than 30 over with a prior speeding conviction in 12 months: up to 30 days.

Getting your license back after a suspension costs $85 in Oregon, before any course or court costs.[8]

Drivers under 21

Drivers under 18 (provisional) face a 90-day work-only restriction after 2 convictions or preventable accidents and a 6-month suspension after 3. Drivers under 18 can't use a hands-free phone accessory as a defense.[2][4]

Can No statewide traffic school keep a ticket off your record in Oregon?

No. There is no statewide traffic school. For a first phone-use conviction the judge may waive the fine if you finish an ODOT-approved distracted driving course within 120 days, but the conviction still stands.[4][12]

Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →

Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost

There is no statewide traffic school. For a first phone-use conviction the judge may waive the fine if you finish an ODOT-approved distracted driving course within 120 days, but the conviction still stands. Some courts dismiss a ticket when the officer wrote on it that a class would be accepted.[4][12]

Who can use it: Set locally. Ask the court named on your citation before the appearance date. Paying the fine online gives up the chance to take a class.[11][12]

Commercial (CDL) drivers: Not confirmed: No statewide rule. Each local program sets its own.

Do school and work zones cost more?

School zones

Roughly doubled. Where school zone signs are posted, presumptive fines rise to $225 (Class D), $325 (Class C), $525 (Class B) and $875 (Class A). This covers speeding of any class and all Class A and B violations.[3][4]

Work zones

Roughly doubled, to the same higher presumptive fines as school zones ($225 to $875 by class). A highway work zone counts whether or not workers are present, and the officer must note it on the citation.[3][4]

When is your ticket due?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[3][5]
    Details

    Plead (no contest with payment, or not guilty with a trial request) by the appearance date on your citation. If you miss it: The court can enter a default judgment for the full fine and tell DMV to suspend your license.

  2. 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[3][9]
    Details

    File a notice of appeal from a circuit court judgment

  3. 60daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[5]
    Details

    DMV suspension starts after the court reports a failure to appear. If you miss it: License suspended until the court reports the case cleared, or 10 years pass.

  4. 120daysFinish a distracted driving course to have a first phone-use fine waivedfrom conviction[4]
  5. 365daysAsk the court to set aside a default judgmentfrom conviction[3][12]
What happens if you don't respond

If you miss the appearance date, the court can enter a default judgment for the full fine and may issue a warrant. For a traffic violation the court tells DMV, which suspends your license 60 days after mailing you a notice. The suspension lasts until the court reports you paid, started a payment plan, or won your case, or until 10 years pass. The court adds a $15 fee when it reports the suspension, and DMV charges $85 to reinstate.[3][5][8]

Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?

Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?

Oregon is in the Driver License Compact, so a ticket here is reported to your home state. It is not in the Nonresident Violator Compact. Drivers from other states can't get the automatic online fine reduction but can ask the court for one based on their home-state record.[1][11]

How out-of-state tickets work →

How much will it raise your insurance in Oregon?

One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 29% on average in Oregon[1], from a clean-record average of $2,388 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $2,078 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 Oregon?

Oregon has no point system. DMV's Driver Improvement Program counts convictions for listed traffic offenses plus preventable accidents. For adults, 3 within 24 months bring a 30-day night-driving restriction and 5 bring a 30-day suspension. Drivers under 18 face a restriction after 2 and a 6-month suspension after 3.

Is there traffic school for tickets in Oregon?

There is no statewide traffic school. For a first phone-use conviction the judge may waive the fine if you finish an ODOT-approved distracted driving course within 120 days, but the conviction still stands. Some courts dismiss a ticket when the officer wrote on it that a class would be accepted.

Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Oregon?

Oregon is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Oregon. Oregon is in the Driver License Compact, so a ticket here is reported to your home state. It is not in the Nonresident Violator Compact. Drivers from other states can't get the automatic online fine reduction but can ask the court for one based on their home-state record.

How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Oregon?

About 29% 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

Oregon law and DMV sources (12)
  1. AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
  2. Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations, Oregon DMV (ODOT).
  3. ORS ch. 153 (Violations): 153.018 maximum fines, 153.019-153.021 presumptive and minimum fines, 153.061 appearance, 153.102-153.105 default, 153.121 appeal, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  4. ORS ch. 811 (Rules of the Road): 811.109 speed penalties, 811.155, 811.210, 811.230, 811.235, 811.265, 811.275, 811.507, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  5. ORS ch. 809: 809.220 failure to appear, 809.267 suspension notice fee, 809.416, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  6. ORS 806.010 Driving uninsured, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  7. ORS 803.455 Failure to renew vehicle registration, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  8. ORS 807.370 Driver license fees (reinstatement fee, subsection 10), Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  9. ORS 19.255 Time for filing notice of appeal, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  10. ORS 1.188 Courthouse surcharge on fines, Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes, 2025 edition).
  11. OJD Courts ePay: online fine reduction FAQ (Central Violations Bureau), Oregon Judicial Department.
  12. Oregon Traffic & TriMet Citations, Multnomah County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department).
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).