Salt Lake County, Utah traffic ticket costs

Salt Lake County Justice Court. Uses Utah's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$130–$480depends on mph over

Insurance over 3 years+$1,693+21% for about 3 years, state average

Points35–75for speeding

Defensive Driving Course (point reduction)Yesavailable, with limits

Court website ↗Add up my real cost

How much is a speeding ticket in Salt Lake County, Utah?

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]

Every fine on the Utah schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Salt Lake County?

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

School zone$260
Work zone$260
Red light$130
Stop sign$130
Texting$100
No insuranceIf you fix it: Some courts dismiss it$400
Expired registration$50
Seat belt$45
School bus$1,410
Failure to yield$130

How do you reach Salt Lake County Justice Court?

Address
2001 South State Street, Suite S4-300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114. Mail: PO Box 144575, Salt Lake City, UT 84114^[2]

Phone
385-468-8200^[2]

Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, closed 12:00-1:00 PM. Payments not accepted after 4:30 PM^[2]

Website
saltlakecounty.gov/justice-court

Before you go

Fines follow the statewide Uniform Fine Schedule. See the state page for amounts.
Covers unincorporated Salt Lake County, Emigration Canyon, Magna, Kearns, White City, Copperton and South Jordan. The South Jordan Justice Court closed July 1, 2026 and its cases moved here.^[2]
Tickets written in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy and other cities go to that city's own justice court.

What should you do with a Salt Lake County ticket?

Due date. Utah gives you 14 days from the citation to respond, unless your notice prints a date.^[3]^[4] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Defensive Driving Course (point reduction). It can help. A Driver License Division approved Defensive Driving Course removes up to 50 points from your record.^[2]^[12]^[13] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Pay the fine
- Plead not guilty
- Deferred Traffic Prosecution
- Plea in abeyance (often with traffic school)
- Defensive Driving Course for point reduction
- Payment plan
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Salt Lake County?

Other courts in Utah

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What else do people ask?

How much is a speeding ticket in Salt Lake County?

Salt Lake County uses the Utah statewide schedule, which lists $130–$480 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

Sources

Court sources (1)

Justice Court, Salt Lake County.

Utah law and DMV sources (6)

Utah Points System, Utah Driver License Division.
2026 Uniform Fine Schedule (Code of Judicial Administration Appendix C), Utah Judicial Council.
Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-701. Failure to Appear, Utah Judicial Council.
Utah Code 41-6a-601 Speed regulations, 100 mph or more, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code).
Deferred Traffic Prosecution, Utah State Courts.
Paying Court Fines and Fees, Utah County Justice Court.

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).