Allegheny County, Pennsylvania traffic ticket costs
Allegheny County Magisterial District Courts. Uses Pennsylvania's statewide fine schedule.
Speeding ticketAt least $162estimate with court costs
Insurance over 3 years+$1,497+21% for about 3 years, state average
Points2–5for speeding
Driver Improvement SchoolYesavailable, with limits
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How much is a speeding ticket in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
These are estimates with court costs and fees added. At least $126.50 in state costs on a guilty plea. More for faster speeding, a hearing, or a ticket in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. The surcharge list skips speeding 5 mph or less over, so that ticket can cost $45 less.[22][23][24][25] Your notice shows the exact total.
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What do other tickets cost in Allegheny County?
9 other common tickets, using the Pennsylvania statewide schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- School zone$500
- Red lightAt least $152
- Stop signAt least $152
- TextingAt least $177
- No insuranceAt least $427
- Expired registration$75
- Seat beltAt least $137
- School busAt least $377
- Failure to yieldAt least $152
How do you reach Allegheny County Magisterial District Courts?
Address
340 Frick Building, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219[2]
Phone
(412) 350-5485[2]
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.[2]
Before you go
- Fines are set by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code statewide (see the state page). Court costs are added and the citation shows the total due.
- If your citation shows no amount to pay, contact the district court where it was filed.[4]
What should you do with an Allegheny County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Allegheny County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County uses the Pennsylvania statewide schedule, which lists at least $162 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 Allegheny County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (412) 350-5485.
Sources
Court sources (3)
- Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania - Magisterial District Courts, Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
- Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal (PAePay), Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
- Fifth Judicial District - Magisterial District Courts FAQ, Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania law and DMV sources (5)
- The Pennsylvania Point System (fact sheet, March 2024), PennDOT.
- 75 Pa.C.S. §3362 Maximum speed limits, Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- 75 Pa.C.S. §1533 Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation, Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- Pa.R.Crim.P. 407 Pleas in response to citation, Pennsylvania Code (Supreme Court of Pennsylvania).
- Pa.R.Crim.P. 430 Issuance of warrant, Pennsylvania Code (Supreme Court of Pennsylvania).
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).