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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania traffic ticket costs

Philadelphia Municipal Court, Traffic Division. 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 Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

1–10 mph overAt least $162[4]$35–$45 fine + costs
11–15 mph overAt least $174[4]$47–$55 fine + costs
16–20 mph overAt least $184[4]$57–$65 fine + costs
21–25 mph overAt least $194[4]$67–$75 fine + costs
26+ mph overAt least $204[4]At least $77 fine + costs

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 Philadelphia County?

9 other common tickets, using the Pennsylvania statewide schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

How do you reach Philadelphia Municipal Court, Traffic Division?

Address
800 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130[2][3]

Phone
(215) 686-1676[2][3]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.[2]

Website
courts.phila.gov/municipal/traffic

Before you go: 7 more things to know about this court
  • Fines are set by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code statewide (see the state page). Court costs are added and the citation shows the total due.
  • Respond within 10 days of the citation. A $25 late fee is added if you don't.[3]
  • Not guilty by mail: send the total due plus a $9 trial fee, or $50 collateral if no total is printed. Refunds take 4 to 6 weeks after a not-guilty finding.[3]
  • Appeal: $35 per incident, within 30 days of the trial.[3]
  • Payment plans are set up with a hearing officer in person or through the call center.[2]
  • Red-light camera, speed camera and parking tickets go to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, not this court.[2]
  • Docket search: https://www.courts.phila.gov/TrafficDockets/[2]

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How much is a speeding ticket in Philadelphia County?

Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (215) 686-1676.

Sources

Court sources (2)
  1. Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
  2. Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Tickets, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania law and DMV sources (5)
  1. The Pennsylvania Point System (fact sheet, March 2024), PennDOT.
  2. 75 Pa.C.S. §3362 Maximum speed limits, Pennsylvania General Assembly.
  3. 75 Pa.C.S. §1533 Suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation, Pennsylvania General Assembly.
  4. Pa.R.Crim.P. 407 Pleas in response to citation, Pennsylvania Code (Supreme Court of Pennsylvania).
  5. Pa.R.Crim.P. 430 Issuance of warrant, Pennsylvania Code (Supreme Court of Pennsylvania).
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).