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Utah traffic tickets

Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Utah.

Speeding ticket$130–$480state schedule
License at risk200 ptsin 36 months
Defensive Driving Course (point reduction)Yesavailable, with limits
Insurance after 1 ticket+21%on $2,688 a year

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What kind of ticket did you get?

Which court is on your ticket?

One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.

Every other Utah county court

Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 4 more courts. Tap a county to open it.

Davis County(801) 451-4488Pays online

Davis County Justice Court (Farmington). Fines follow the Utah statewide schedule.

Address
800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025
Phone
(801) 451-4488
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Traffic school
How to request it at this court ↗

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ daviscountyutah.gov ↗

Utah County(801) 851-7200Pays online

Utah County Justice Court (Provo). Fines follow the Utah statewide schedule.

Address
151 South University Ave., Suite 3300, Provo, UT 84601
Phone
(801) 851-7200
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM for in-person payments
Traffic school
How to request it at this court ↗

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ justicecourt.utahcounty.gov ↗

Washington County(435) 301-7480

Washington County Justice Court (St. George). Fines follow the Utah statewide schedule.

Address
197 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770
Phone
(435) 301-7480
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, except county holidays

washco.utah.gov ↗

Weber County801-629-8560Pays online

Ogden City Justice Court (Weber County). Fines follow the Utah statewide schedule.

Address
310 26th Street, Ogden, UT 84401
Phone
801-629-8560
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (phone and email until 4 p.m.)

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ ogdencity.gov ↗

What are your options with a Utah ticket?

Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Deferred Traffic Prosecution is the main way to avoid that.

  1. Pay the fine

    If no court appearance is required, pay the suggested fine online through Utah Courts ePayments, by mail, by phone or in person at the court named on your citation within 14 days.

    What it does: Counts as a conviction. Points go on your Utah record for moving violations.[3][4]

    Cost: The suggested fine, plus a card convenience fee if paying by card

  2. Plead not guilty

    Contact the court within 14 days to set an arraignment date.

    What it does: If you win there is no fine and no points. If convicted in justice court you can appeal to district court within 28 days.[4][9]

  3. Deferred Traffic Prosecution

    Apply through MyCase within 21 days of the citation, plead no contest, pay the fine and a $5 fee within 14 days, and finish online traffic school within 28 days if required.

    What it does: If you get no new tickets for a year, the charge is dismissed and no points are added. A new ticket in that year puts the conviction on your record.[12]

    Cost: $5 registration fee plus the fine. $40 for online traffic school if required.

  4. Plea in abeyance (often with traffic school)

    Ask the court or prosecutor. Many courts offer it with traffic school: for example, Utah County has you pay a fee equal to the citation and finish an online course.

    What it does: Your plea is held without a conviction, and no points go on a Utah non-CDL record if you meet the conditions.[3][10][13]

  5. Defensive Driving Course for point reduction

    Take a Driver License Division approved course through the Utah Safety Council or National Safety Council.

    What it does: Removes up to 50 points, once every 3 years. The ticket stays on your record.[2]

  6. Payment plan

    Ask the court. A judge decides, and some courts require a court date first.

    What it does: Conviction stands. Avoids the late fees if approved before the deadline.[3]

What does the Utah state schedule charge for speeding?

1–10 mph over$130[3]
11–15 mph over$160[3]
16–20 mph over$210[3]
21–25 mph over$280[3]
26–30 mph over$380[3]
31+ mph over$470 + $10 per mph over 30[3]
mph or moreOn your notice[3][7]

Utah adds a 35 percent surcharge to most moving violation fines (90 percent for reckless driving and DUI) and a security surcharge of $60 in justice court or $53 in district court.[3]

Every fine on the Utah schedule (18)
TicketYou pay
Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: 1-10 mph overSuggested fine.$130[3]
Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: 11-15 mph overSuggested fine.$160[3]
Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: 16-20 mph overSuggested fine.$210[3]
Speeding, 21–25 mph overPrinted as: 21-25 mph overSuggested fine.$280[3]
Speeding, 26–30 mph overPrinted as: 26-30 mph overSuggested fine.$380[3]
Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: 31 mph or more over$480 at 31 over, plus $10 for each mph above 31.$470 + $10 per mph over 30[3]
mph or morePrinted as: 100 mph or moreThe court must impose at least 150 percent of the suggested fine.On your notice[3][7]
Speeding in a reduced-speed school zone (20 mph)Minimum fine for a first offense at 21-29 mph.$260[3][5]
Speeding in a construction zone with workers presentMinimum fine at 1-10 over, at least double the regular fine.$260[3][6]
Traffic control signal violationSuggested fine.$130[3]
Failure to stop at a stop signSuggested fine.$130[3]
Failure to yield right of waySuggested fine.$130[3]
Using a wireless device while drivingSuggested fine.$100[3]
Failure to wear a seat beltNon-moving violation, so no surcharge is added.$45[3]
Driving without insuranceClass C misdemeanor with a court appearance.If you fix it: Some courts dismiss it. Show you were insured that day.[3][13]$400[3][13]
Expired or missing vehicle registrationNon-moving violation, so no surcharge is added.$50[3]
Failure to obey school bus lights, first offenseSuggested fine.$1,410[3]
Reckless drivingClass B misdemeanor with a court appearance.$690[3]

How many points is a speeding ticket in Utah?

All 16 point values
  • Impeding traffic50 pts[2]
  • Running a red light50 pts[2]
  • Running a stop sign50 pts[2]
  • Improper lookout50 pts[2]
  • Improper passing50 pts[2]
  • Negligent collision50 pts[2]
  • Handheld phone use50 pts[2]
  • Other moving violations40 pts[2]
How points work in Utah

Points are added when you are convicted or forfeit bail for a moving violation, from 35 for minor speeding up to 80 for reckless driving. A full year with no moving violation clears half your points, and two years clear them all. Each conviction drops off 3 years after the violation date. Adults face suspension at 200 points in 3 years and drivers 20 and under at 70.[2]

Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →

When can you lose your license?

  1. 200 ptsin 36 monthsAdults[2]
  2. 70 ptsin 36 monthsDrivers 20 and under[2]
Full wording of each rule
  • 200 points in 36 months: Adults: possible suspension of 3 months to 1 year
  • 70 points in 36 months: Drivers 20 and under: possible suspension or denial of 30 days to 1 year

Getting your license back after a suspension costs $40 in Utah, before any course or court costs.[11]

Drivers under 21

Drivers 20 and under can be suspended at 70 points in 3 years, compared with 200 points for adults. Deferred Traffic Prosecution is only open to drivers 21 or older.[2][12]

Can Defensive Driving Course (point reduction) keep a ticket off your record in Utah?

It can help. A Driver License Division approved Defensive Driving Course removes up to 50 points from your record.[2][12][13]

How often: Point reduction once every three years.

Official list of approved schools ↗

Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →

Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost

A Driver License Division approved Defensive Driving Course removes up to 50 points from your record. It does not dismiss the ticket. Separately, many courts let you take traffic school as part of a plea in abeyance or Deferred Traffic Prosecution, which keeps the points off your record.[2][12][13]

Who can use it: Any driver can take the point-reduction course through the Utah Safety Council or National Safety Council, live (4 hours) or online. Court traffic school depends on the court and on your record.[2][13]

Commercial (CDL) drivers: No[3][12]

Do school and work zones cost more?

School zones

Set minimum fines by actual speed in a 20 mph school zone: $260 at 21-29 mph, $420 at 30-39 and $760 at 40 or more. Higher for a repeat within 3 years.[3][5]

Work zones

Doubled. Speeding in a marked construction or maintenance zone with workers present carries at least double the regular suggested fine.[3][6]

When is your ticket due?

  1. 14daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[3][4]
    Details

    Pay the fine or contact the court. If you miss it: The court can add $50 to the fine and mail a late notice.

  2. 21daysApply for Deferred Traffic Prosecutionfrom the ticket date[12]
    Details

    Apply for Deferred Traffic Prosecution. If you miss it: After 21 days you can't join the program.

  3. 28daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[9]
    Details

    Appeal a justice court conviction to district court

  4. 40daysFinal deadline before a warrantfrom the ticket date[3][4]
    Details

    Final deadline before a warrant. If you miss it: The court can add another $75 and issue a warrant for failure to appear.

What happens if you don't respond

If you don't pay or contact the court within 14 days the fine can go up by $50. After 40 days the court can add $75 more and issue a warrant. For drivers from Nonresident Violator Compact states, Utah can ask your home state to suspend your license.[3][4][8] (, yet some city courts warn of eventual suspension.)

Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?

Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?

Convictions are reported to your home state through the Driver License Compact. If you miss your court date on a Utah ticket, your home state can suspend your license under the Nonresident Violator Compact. Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin don't take part in that compact. A plea in abeyance may or may not count as a conviction at home.[1][3]

How out-of-state tickets work →

How much will it raise your insurance in Utah?

One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 21% on average in Utah[1], from a clean-record average of $2,688 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,693 on top of the fine.

Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.

Where are the official pages?

What else do people ask?

How do points work in Utah?

Points are added when you are convicted or forfeit bail for a moving violation, from 35 for minor speeding up to 80 for reckless driving. A full year with no moving violation clears half your points, and two years clear them all. Each conviction drops off 3 years after the violation date. Adults face suspension at 200 points in 3 years and drivers 20 and under at 70.

How many points before your license is at risk in Utah?

200 points in 36 months: Adults: possible suspension of 3 months to 1 year.

Can traffic school keep a ticket off my record in Utah?

Defensive Driving Course (point reduction): A Driver License Division approved Defensive Driving Course removes up to 50 points from your record. It does not dismiss the ticket. Separately, many courts let you take traffic school as part of a plea in abeyance or Deferred Traffic Prosecution, which keeps the points off your record. Limit: Point reduction once every three years.

How long do I have to pay or respond to a ticket in Utah?

14 days from the citation. If you miss it: The court can add $50 to the fine and mail a late notice.

Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Utah?

Utah is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Utah. Convictions are reported to your home state through the Driver License Compact. If you miss your court date on a Utah ticket, your home state can suspend your license under the Nonresident Violator Compact. Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin don't take part in that compact. A plea in abeyance may or may not count as a conviction at home.

How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Utah?

About 21% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.

Sources

Utah law and DMV sources (13)
  1. AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
  2. Utah Points System, Utah Driver License Division.
  3. 2026 Uniform Fine Schedule (Code of Judicial Administration Appendix C), Utah Judicial Council.
  4. Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-701. Failure to Appear, Utah Judicial Council.
  5. Utah Code 41-6a-604 Maximum speed in a school zone, minimum fines, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
  6. Utah Code 41-6a-209 Speeding in a highway construction or maintenance site, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
  7. Utah Code 41-6a-601 Speed regulations, 100 mph or more, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
  8. Utah Code 53-3-221 Suspension for failure to comply with a citation, point system, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
  9. Utah Code 78A-7-118 Appeals from justice court, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
  10. Utah Code 77-2a-1 Plea in abeyance definitions, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
  11. Fees, Utah Driver License Division.
  12. Deferred Traffic Prosecution, Utah State Courts.
  13. Paying Court Fines and Fees, Utah County Justice Court.
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).