What does a red light ticket cost?
A red light ticket costs $20 to $1,000, depending on the state and the court. Oregon (state schedule) charges the most, at $135–$1,000. Colorado gives the most points, 4.
Fine$20–$1,000across 81 courts
Points1–50depending on state
Most expensive$135–$1,000Oregon (state schedule)
Least expensive$20North Dakota (state schedule)
What does it cost in each state?
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| State | Fine | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $189–$230 | 3 |
| Alaska | $170 | State rules |
| Arizona | $182–$230 | 2 |
| Arkansas | Up to $100 fine + $100 or more | 3 |
| California | About $467.90–$492 | 1 |
| Colorado | About $111 | 4 |
| Connecticut | $139 | 2 |
| Delaware | $103.50 | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $150 | State rules |
| Florida | $262–$277 | 4 |
| Georgia | $155–$265 | 3 |
| Hawaii | Up to about $277 | No point system |
| Idaho | $90 | 3 |
| Illinois | $164 | 20 larger scale |
| Indiana | $175 | 4 |
| Iowa | $210.25 | Counts tickets |
| Kansas | About $183–$185 | Counts tickets |
| Kentucky | About $150–$234 | 3 |
| Louisiana | $180.75 | No point system |
| Maine | $146 | 4 |
| Maryland | $140 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | On your notice | Counts tickets |
| Michigan | $130–$165 | 3 |
| Minnesota | $125 | Counts tickets |
| Missouri | $118 | State rules |
| Montana | About $135 | 2 |
| Nebraska | $170 | State rules |
| Nevada | Up to about $640 | 4 |
| New Hampshire | $62 | 3 |
| New Jersey | $86 | 2 |
| New Mexico | $25 | 3 |
| New York | $50–$450 | 3 |
| North Carolina | $241 | 3 |
| North Dakota | $20 | 2 |
| Ohio | $150–$205 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $5–$500 fine + costs | 2 |
| Oregon | $135–$1,000 | Counts tickets |
| Pennsylvania | At least $152 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | $100 | Counts tickets |
| South Carolina | Up to about $233 | 4 |
| South Dakota | $132.50 | State rules |
| Tennessee | On your notice | 4 |
| Texas | $220–$334 | Counts tickets |
| Utah | $130 | 50 larger scale |
| Vermont | $220 | 2 |
| Virginia | $151 | 4 |
| Washington | About $147 | Counts tickets |
| West Virginia | Up to $100 fine + $112 or more | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $205.80 | 3 |
| Wyoming | $150 | Counts tickets |
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How much does each court charge?
Oregon (state schedule) charges the most, at $135–$1,000. North Dakota (state schedule) starts lowest, at $20. Courts that don't publish an amount aren't shown.
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Other states: the state pages cover points and traffic school for all 50 states and DC. Each amount here is sourced on its court or state page.
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How much is a red light ticket?
Fines run from $20 to $1,000, depending on the state and the court. Oregon (state schedule) is the highest at $135–$1,000. Your notice shows your exact amount.
How many points is a red light ticket?
Alabama: 3. Arizona: 2. Arkansas: 3. California: 1. Colorado: 4. Connecticut: 2. Delaware: 3. Florida: 4. Georgia: 3. Idaho: 3. Illinois: 20. Indiana: 4. Kentucky: 3. Maine: 4. Maryland: 2. Michigan: 3. Montana: 2. Nevada: 4. New Hampshire: 3. New Jersey: 2. New Mexico: 3. New York: 3. North Carolina: 3. North Dakota: 2. Ohio: 2. Oklahoma: 2. Pennsylvania: 3. South Carolina: 4. Tennessee: 4. Utah: 50. Vermont: 2. Virginia: 4. West Virginia: 3. Wisconsin: 3. Iowa and Kansas and Massachusetts and Minnesota and Oregon and Rhode Island and Texas and Washington and Wyoming has no point system and counts convictions instead.
Does a red light ticket raise insurance?
Insurers price moving violations on your driving record. We have per-state averages for speeding tickets only, so we don't put a dollar figure on this ticket.