Montgomery County, Texas traffic ticket costs
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Courts
Speeding ticket$200–$325depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$1,778+20% for about 3 years, state average
PointsNo points, tickets are counted
Driving safety course (defensive driving)Yescan keep it off your record
Pay or look up your ticket ↗Add up my real cost
How much is a speeding ticket in Montgomery County, Texas?
What do other tickets cost in Montgomery County?
6 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- School zone$335
- Red light$300
- No insuranceIf you fix it: Dismissed$425
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: Up to $20, if the court dismisses it$250
- Seat belt$175
- Failure to yield$300
Every fine on the court's schedule (16)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding: 1-10 | $200[1] |
| Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding: 11-15Precinct 4 only. | $225[1] |
| Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding: 16-20Precinct 4 only. | $250[1] |
| Speeding, 21–24 mph overPrinted as: Speeding: 21-24Precinct 4 only. | $275[1] |
| Speeding, 25–99 mph overPrinted as: Speeding: 25-99Precinct 4 only. | $325[1] |
| Speeding in a School ZonePrecinct 4 only. | $335[1] |
| Unsafe speed/failure to control speedPrecinct 4 only. | $300[1] |
| Ran stop sign/stop lightPrecinct 4 only. | $300[1] |
| Fail to Yield Right of WayPrecinct 4 only. | $300[1] |
| Unsafe lane changePrecinct 4 only. | $300[1] |
| Following too closelyPrecinct 4 only. | $300[1] |
| Failure to maintain financial responsibility #Precinct 4 only.If you fix it: Dismissed. Show a policy valid at the time of the stop.[11] | $425[1] |
| Operate unregistered vehiclePrecinct 4 only.If you fix it: Up to $20, if the court dismisses it. Renew within 20 working days or by your first court date.[12] | $250[1] |
| No seat belt (driver or passenger)Precinct 4 only. | $175[1] |
| Unrestrained ChildPrecinct 4 only. | $250[1] |
| No driver license/ no DL on demandPrecinct 4 only. | $275[1] |
From the court's schedule effective Invalid Date.
How do you reach Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Courts?
Address
Varies by courthouse: No central JP office. Five precincts: Pct 1 - 300 S. Danville St, Willis, TX 77378 (also 19380 Highway 105 West, Ste 507, Montgomery, TX 77356). Pct 2 - 2241 North 1st Street, Conroe, TX 77301. Pct 3 - 1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Pct 4 - 21130 Legion Road, Suite 100, New Caney, TX 77357. Pct 5 - 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, TX 77355.[2][7][8][6][3][9]
Website
mctx.org/departments/departments_g_-_j/justices_of_the_peace
Before you go: 3 more things to know about this court
- Only Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 (Judge Jason Dunn, New Caney) was found publishing a traffic fine schedule. Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 5 post fee schedules for civil cases only. Their traffic amounts were not found and may differ, so call the court named on the citation.
- The Pct 4 schedule says it 'is not a complete listing of charges'. For unlisted offenses contact the court.
- Pct 4 schedule column is headed 'COST' (not separated into fine and court costs). Amounts recorded as totals.
What should you do with a Montgomery County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Montgomery County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Other courts in Texas
- Harris County
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- Travis County
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- Austin Municipal Court
- Fort Worth Municipal Court
- Fort Bend County
- El Paso Municipal Court
- Williamson County
- 3 more counties →
What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's published fine schedule lists $200–$325 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 Montgomery County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page.
Sources
Court sources (8)
- Montgomery County JP Precinct 4 - Schedule of Acceptable Fines/Fees for Citations (06.01.2023), Montgomery County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
- Montgomery County Justices of the Peace - Pay Tickets Here, Montgomery County, Texas.
- Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 website, Montgomery County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
- Montgomery County JP Precinct 5 - Driving Safety Course or Motorcycle Operator Training Course Request Form (updated 1.2026), Montgomery County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5.
- Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Montgomery County, Texas.
- Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas.
- Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Montgomery County, Texas.
- Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Montgomery County, Texas.
Texas law and DMV sources (4)
- Tex. Transp. Code ch. 706 (Denial of Renewal of License for Failure to Appear), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
- Tex. Transp. Code §601.191 (Operating without financial responsibility), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
- Tex. Transp. Code ch. 502, §§502.010 (county scofflaw), 502.407 (expired plate), 502.471 (general penalty), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
- Tex. Transp. Code ch. 543, §§543.006, 543.009 (notice to appear, promise to appear), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
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).