Fairfax County, Virginia traffic ticket costs

Fairfax County General District Court. Uses Virginia's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticket$57–$259fine only, plus court costs

Insurance over 3 years+$1,460+24% for about 3 years, state average

Points3–6for speeding

Driver improvement clinicYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Fairfax County, Virginia?

1–19 mph over$51 + $6 per mph over 0^[10]

1–19 mph over$251 + $8 per mph over 0^[10]^[20]

16–19 mph over$241 + $6 per mph over 15^[10]

Every fine on the Virginia schedule →

What do other tickets cost in Fairfax County?

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

School zone$58
Work zone$58
Red light$151
Stop sign$81
Texting$176
No insurance$500
Expired registrationIf you fix it: Clerk may waive the fine, court costs still apply$76
Seat belt$25
School bus$301
Failure to yield$81

How do you reach Fairfax County General District Court?

Address
4110 Chain Bridge Road, Room 106, Fairfax, VA 22030^[3]^[1]

Phone
703-246-2815^[3]^[1]

Hours
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phones close at 3:30 p.m.^[3]

Website
fairfaxcounty.gov/generaldistrict/traffic

Before you go: 4 more things to know about this court

Traffic tickets in Virginia go to the general district court for the city or county where the ticket was written. Prepayable offenses use the statewide Uniform Fine Schedule.^[2]
Time to pay: deferred payment of 90 more days for totals of $500 or less and up to 3 years for larger totals, with installment plans above $4,000. A $10 fee applies for time to pay over 90 days. Community service (Fines Options Program) is also offered.^[4]
For several tickets from one stop, the $51 processing fee is charged once. Proof of a valid registration, inspection or license before the court date can get the fine waived, with costs still due.^[5]
Non-prisoner advisements Monday to Friday at 10:30 a.m.^[1]

What should you do with a Fairfax County ticket?

Due date. Use the date printed on your ticket or notice.^[11]^[12]^[24]^[25] Work out your dates → Missed it?
Driver improvement clinic. It can help. Taken voluntarily, a clinic gives one of two benefits, not both: 5 safe driving points (which offset demerit points) or an insurance premium reduction.^[3]^[5]^[6]^[14]^[12] Who qualifies →
Your options.
- Prepay the ticket
- Go to court and plead not guilty
- Ask the judge about a driver improvement clinic
- Fix it and show proof
- Appeal to circuit court
- Set up a payment plan
What each one does to your record →

What kind of ticket did you get in Fairfax County?

Other courts in Virginia

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What else do people ask?

How much is a speeding ticket in Fairfax County?

Fairfax County uses the Virginia statewide schedule, which lists $57–$259 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 Fairfax County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 703-246-2815.

Sources

Court sources (5)

Fairfax County General District Court (vacourts.gov), Virginia Judicial System.
Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Rule 3B:2 Uniform Fine Schedule (traffic infractions), Supreme Court of Virginia.
Fairfax County General District Court: Traffic Division, Fairfax County General District Court.
Fairfax County GDC: Payment Options Brochure (rev. 11/2024), Fairfax County General District Court.
Fairfax County GDC: Prepayable Offenses and Comply with Law Payments, Fairfax County General District Court.

Virginia law and DMV sources (10)

Va. Code § 46.2-498 Driver improvement clinics, voluntary attendance, Virginia General Assembly.
Virginia DMV: Driver Improvement (clinics, probation, CDL), Virginia DMV.
Virginia DMV: The Points System, Virginia DMV.
Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Rule 3B:2 Uniform Fine Schedule (traffic infractions), Supreme Court of Virginia.
Va. Code § 16.1-69.40:1 (prepayable traffic infractions), Virginia General Assembly.
Va. Code § 16.1-69.48:1 (fixed court fees in district court), Virginia General Assembly.
Va. Code § 46.2-505 (court may direct defendant to attend driver improvement clinic), Virginia General Assembly.
Va. Code §§ 46.2-873, 46.2-878.1, 46.2-878.2, 46.2-808.2 (school crossing, work zone, residence district, safety corridor), Virginia General Assembly.
General District Courts informational pamphlet, Virginia Judicial System.
Fairfax County General District Court: Missed your Traffic/Criminal Court Date?, Fairfax County General District 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).