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King County, Washington traffic ticket costs

King County District Court. Uses Washington's statewide fine schedule.

Speeding ticketAbout $117–$434estimate with court costs
Insurance over 3 years+$2,602+33% for about 3 years, state average
PointsNo points, tickets are counted
Deferred findingYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in King County, Washington?

1–5 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $117[5]$33 fine + costs
1–5 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $137[5]$43 fine + costs
6–10 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $137[5]$43 fine + costs
6–10 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $147[5]$48 fine + costs
11–15 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $168[5]$58 fine + costs
11–15 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $178[5]$63 fine + costs
16–20 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $199[5]$73 fine + costs
16–20 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $219[5]$83 fine + costs
21–25 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $229[5]$88 fine + costs
21–25 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $270[5]$108 fine + costs
26–30 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $270[5]$108 fine + costs
26–30 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $322[5]$133 fine + costs
31–35 mph overLimit is over 40 mphAbout $322[5]$133 fine + costs
31–35 mph overLimit is 40 mph or lessAbout $373[5]$158 fine + costs
36–40 mph overAbout $373[5]$158 fine + costs
36+ mph overAbout $434[5]$188 fine + costs
41+ mph overAbout $434[5]$188 fine + costs

These are estimates with court costs and fees added. 105% assessment plus $5, $10, $10 fees and the $24 penalty. Courts round up to the next even dollar.[5][6][7] Your notice shows the exact total.

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What do other tickets cost in King County?

8 other common tickets, using the Washington statewide schedule with court costs added as an estimate. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

How do you reach King County District Court?

Address
King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Room E-327, Seattle, WA 98104[3]

Phone
206-205-9200[3]

Hours
Payments in person Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.[1]

Website
kingcounty.gov/en/court/district-court/courts-jails-legal-sy

Before you go: 5 more things to know about this court
  • Washington courts use the statewide penalty schedule for traffic infractions, and the amount due with assessments is printed on your ticket. Cities with their own municipal court may hear tickets written inside city limits, so check the court named on your ticket.[2]
  • Respond within 30 days, or 33 if the ticket was mailed. The ticket lists four options: pay, set up a payment plan, ask for a mitigation hearing or ask for a contested hearing. Mitigation can be in person, by Zoom or by a written statement received at least 7 days before the hearing.[1]
  • If you do not respond or miss your hearing, the court finds you committed the infraction and adds a $52 penalty, sends unpaid cases to collections and notifies DOL, which may suspend your license. A returned check is treated as a failure to respond and costs $35.[1]
  • Payment plans run through PMT Solutions with a $15 setup fee plus the first monthly payment.[1]
  • Auburn cases move to Auburn Municipal Court in 2027.[1]

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How much is a speeding ticket in King County?

King County uses the Washington statewide schedule, which lists about $117–$434 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 King County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at 206-205-9200.

Sources

Court sources (3)
  1. King County District Court: Respond to citation/ticket, King County District Court.
  2. Washington Court Rules, IRLJ 6.2 Monetary Penalty Schedule for Infractions (amended effective July 27, 2025), Washington Supreme Court.
  3. King County District Court: Locations, King County District Court.
Washington law and DMV sources (5)
  1. RCW 46.63.070 Response to notice of infraction, deferral of findings, Washington State Legislature.
  2. Washington Court Rules, IRLJ 6.2 Monetary Penalty Schedule for Infractions (amended effective July 27, 2025), Washington Supreme Court.
  3. RCW 46.63.110 Monetary penalties, Washington State Legislature.
  4. RCW 46.20.289 Suspension for failure to respond, appear, etc., Washington State Legislature.
  5. Washington Court Rules, IRLJ 2.4 Response to Notice, Washington Supreme 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).