Tarrant County, Texas traffic ticket costs
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts
Is this your court? Tickets in Tarrant County can also go to City of Fort Worth Municipal Court. Check the court named on your ticket.
Speeding ticketAt least $334estimate with court costs
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 Tarrant County, Texas?
These are estimates with court costs and fees added. At least $134 in statewide court costs and fees. Courts can add local costs.[6][7][8][2][17][9][4][3][12] Your notice shows the exact total.
What do other tickets cost in Tarrant County?
7 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- Red lightAt least $266
- Stop signAt least $266
- No insuranceIf you fix it: DismissedAt least $384
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: Up to $20, if the court dismisses itAt least $229
- Seat beltAt least $184
- School busAt least $884
- Failure to yieldAt least $266
Every fine on the court's schedule (14)
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: 06917 Speeding over limit (#) (chart)Guide's SPEEDING CHART: $5.00 per mile over the limit plus court costs. | On your notice[1][4] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding, 25+ mph overPrinted as: 06917 Speeding over limit (#), 25 or more over (chart maximum)Guide example: $200.00 fine + $100.10 cc = $300.10. | $200[1][4] | At least $334 |
| Speeding-school zone (chart)Printed as: 06921 Speeding-school zone (chart) | On your notice[1][4] | Plus court costs |
| Z004 speeding - construction zone/workers present (chart) | On your notice[1][4] | Plus court costs |
| Disregard red light-traffic signalPrinted as: 06607 Disregard red light-traffic signalTotal printed in the 2018 guide: $232.00. | $131.90[1][4] | At least $266 |
| Disregard stop sign (#)Printed as: 06608 Disregard stop sign (#)Total printed in the 2018 guide: $232.00. | $131.90[1][4] | At least $266 |
| Fail to yield at stop intersectionPrinted as: 06401 Fail to yield at stop intersectionTotal printed in the 2018 guide: $232.00. | $131.90[1][4] | At least $266 |
| Change lane when unsafe (#)Printed as: 01410 Change lane when unsafe (#)Total printed in the 2018 guide: $202.00. | $101.90[1][4] | At least $236 |
| Made U-Turn on curve or hillPrinted as: 07707 Made U-Turn on curve or hillTotal printed in the 2018 guide: $202.00. | $101.90[1][4] | At least $236 |
| Following too CloselyPrinted as: 02901 Following too CloselyTotal printed in the 2018 guide: $300.00. | $199.90[1][4] | At least $334 |
| Fail to stop/remain stopped for school busPrinted as: 07202 Fail to stop/remain stopped for school busFine range $200-1000. | $749.90[1][4] | At least $884 |
| Ride, not secured by safety belt-driver (#)Printed as: 06503 Ride, not secured by safety belt-driver (#)Total printed in the 2018 guide: $150.00 (cost $100.00). | $50[1] | At least $184 |
| Fail to maintain financial responsibility (#)Printed as: 04601 Fail to maintain financial responsibility (#)Total printed in the 2018 guide: $317.00 (cost $67.00).If you fix it: Dismissed. Show a policy valid at the time of the stop.[11] | $250[1] | At least $384 |
| Display expired license plates/registration (#)Printed as: 04702 Display expired license plates/registration (#)Total printed in the 2018 guide: $162.00 (cost $67.00).If you fix it: Up to $20, if the court dismisses it. Renew within 20 working days or by your first court date.[12] | $95[1] | At least $229 |
With court costs is an estimate. At least $134 in statewide court costs and fees. Courts can add local costs.[6][7][8][2][17][9][4][3][12] Your notice shows the exact total.
From the court's schedule effective Apr 1, 2020.
How do you reach Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts?
Address
Justice Court Pct. 1, 1895 Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford St., Room 450, Fort Worth, TX 76196[2][3]
Phone
817-884-1395[2][3]
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Precinct 1)[3] (The precinct directory does not list hours for the other precincts.)
Website
tarrantcountytx.gov/en/justice-of-the-peace-courts.html
Before you go: 9 more things to know about this court
- Fine amounts come from the 'Tarrant County Class C Prose Guide' dated 3/14/2018[1]. It is the newest fine list we found linked from a Tarrant JP page (Precinct 1). Precinct 7 still links an older 8/18/2015 version[5]. The guide covers all JP courts countywide.
- JP 1: 1895 Courthouse, 100 W Weatherford St, Room 450, Fort Worth 76196-0242. 817-884-1395.
- JP 2: Southeast Subcourthouse, 700 E. Abram St, Suite 200, Arlington 76010. 817-548-3925.
- JP 3: Northeast Courthouse, 645 Grapevine Hwy, Suite 220, Hurst 76054. 817-581-3625.
- JP 4: Northwest Subcourthouse, 6713 Telephone Rd, Suite 201, Lake Worth 76135. 817-238-4425.
- JP 5: Criminal Justice Annex, 350 W. Belknap St, First Floor, Fort Worth 76102. 817-884-1438.
- JP 6: Southwest Subcourthouse, 6551 Granbury Rd, Fort Worth 76133. 817-370-4525.
- JP 7: Mansfield Subcourthouse, 1100 E. Broad St, Suite 202, Mansfield 76063. 817-473-5101.
- JP 8: Poly Subcourthouse, 3500 Miller Ave, Fort Worth 76119. 817-531-5625.
What should you do with a Tarrant County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Tarrant 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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- Fort Bend County
- El Paso Municipal Court
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County's published fine schedule lists at least $334 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 Tarrant County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 817-884-1395.
Sources
Court sources (5)
- Tarrant County Class C Prose Guide (fine and court cost list for all JP courts), as of 3/14/2018, Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts.
- Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts (precinct directory), Tarrant County.
- Tarrant County Justice Court Pct. 1: Criminal Cases, Tarrant County Justice Court Precinct 1.
- Tarrant County JP Precinct 6: Driver's Safety Course information sheet (CCP Art. 45.0511), Tarrant County Justice Court Precinct 6.
- Tarrant County Justice Court Pct. 7: Tickets/Citations (links older Class C Prose Guide, as of 8/18/2015), Tarrant County Justice Court Precinct 7.
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).