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School zone speeding in Wisconsin

A school zone ticket in Wisconsin costs about $218 with court costs and fees. Insurance typically rises about 25% after one ticket.

FineAbout $218estimate with court costs
PointsSee state rules
Insurance over 3 years+$1,512+25% for about 3 years
Traffic safety courseYes

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What does the Wisconsin state schedule charge for a school zone ticket?

The fine is only part of what you pay. Court costs and fees are added on top, and they are often more than the fine itself.

TicketState fineWith court costs
School zone speeding, 1–10 mph over11 to 15 over is $50, 16 to 19 over $80, 20 or more over $100.$40[4]$218

With court costs is an estimate. It uses the same add-ons Wisconsin's own schedule shows on other tickets, which adds 26% of the fine plus $168.[4][10][11] Your notice shows the exact total.

Will a school zone ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Wisconsin one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 25% on average[1], or about $1,512 over three years on a typical $2,016 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a school zone ticket in Wisconsin?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[6][7][13]
    Details

    Pay the deposit or enter a plea before the court date on the citation. If you miss it: The court can treat it as a no contest plea and enter a default judgment, or issue a warrant.

  2. 10daysAsk for a jury trial and pay the jury feefrom the court date[13][14]
    Details

    Ask for a jury trial and pay the jury fee. If you miss it: The case is tried by a judge instead.

  3. 20daysPay a default judgmentfrom conviction[7][8]
    Details

    Pay a default judgment. If you miss it: Your license can be suspended or a warrant issued.

  4. 180daysAsk to reopen a default judgment for mistake or excusable neglectfrom the court date[7]
    Details

    Ask to reopen a default judgment for mistake or excusable neglect. If you miss it: After 6 months the judgment stands.

Can you keep a school zone ticket off your Wisconsin record?

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Will a school zone ticket raise my insurance in Wisconsin?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 25% on average in Wisconsin (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

Wisconsin law and DMV sources (8)
  1. Wisconsin's point system, Wisconsin DOT / DMV.
  2. Traffic safety courses, Wisconsin DOT / DMV.
  3. Revised Uniform State Traffic Deposit Schedule, 2026 (updated edition reflecting Act 179 changes), Wisconsin Judicial Conference.
  4. Wis. Stat. §345.26 (deposit for traffic violations), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
  5. Wis. Stat. §345.37 (procedure on default of appearance), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
  6. Wis. Stat. §345.47 (judgment, nonpayment suspension), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
  7. Dane County Clerk of Courts: Traffic Citations, Dane County Clerk of Courts.
  8. Waukesha County: Traffic Citation FAQs, Waukesha County Circuit Courts.
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).