Please note that these are examples of fines payable without a court appearance. Please read further for conditions which cause the matter to require a court appearance.
Miscellaneous Violations
Violation
Fee
Handicapped parking
$280
Failure to use seat belt
$105
Failure to use child restraint
$130
Parking
$37
Speed Violations
Violation
Fee
1-10 miles over limit
$120
11-14 miles over limit
$130
15-19 miles over limit
$140
Effective August 1, 2005 speeds of 20 miles per hour and over are assessed a base fine according to applicable Minnesota statute, plus a special speeding surcharge equal to the base fine, making the fine double.
Violation
Fee
20-25 miles over limit
$220
26-30 miles over limit
$280
31 and over miles over limit
$380
Moving Violations
Violation
Fee
Traffic control signal or stop sign
$130
Unreasonable acceleration / exhibition driving
$120
Over center line, lane usage, turning, backing and passing
$130
Failure to yield right of way
$130
Follow too closely
$130
Drive without corrective lenses
$130
No 2 wheel endorsement
$130
Expired drivers license or instruction permit
$180
No current registration
$110
Fines listed above include a $75 surcharge and a $5 law library fee. Only 1 surcharge and law library fee will be assessed per ticket.
