Fines and Offenses

The information below provides fine amounts and basic descriptions of common violations. Contact the Municipal Court at 214-559-9303 for information regarding a specific citation that may not be listed. The following information applies to Municipal Court citations only.

Note about School Zone Offenses: Offenses occurring in a school zone, except for those specifically listed as a school zone violation, may incur a $25 Child Safety Fund fee in addition to the fine amount listed. 

Look up fines by Violation

Speeding Violation

Fine amounts are determined by how many miles per hour the vehicle was traveling over the speed limit.

REGULAR ZONE

CONSTRUCTION ZONE

SCHOOL ZONE




0 to 5
$211.00
0 to 5
$332.00
0 to 5
$251.00
6 to 10
$236.00
6 to 10
$402.00
6 to 10
$271.00
11 to 15
$271.00
11 to 15
$462.00
11 to 15
$306.00
16 to 20
$296.00
16 to 20
$502.00
16 to 20
$341.00
21 to 24
$321.00
21 and over
$540.00
21 to 24
$365.00
25 and over
$340.00




25 and over
$365.00


Compliance or Insurance Dismissals

The violations listed below are eligible for dismissal with proof of compliance and payment of the dismissal fee. There may be additional requirements as noted.

Violation


Proof Needed for Dismissal


Fine


Dismissal Fee

Expired License Plate (Registration)


Copy of renewed receipt noting paid late penalty
$152.00
$20.00
Expired Driver's License
Online payment receipt or copy of updated driver's license
$227.00
$20.00
Failure to Carry Driver's License
Copy of current and valid Texas driver's license
$152.00
$10.00
Failure to Report Address Change
Online payment receipt or copy of updated driver's license
$152.00
$20.00
Defective Equipment
Receipt for replacement or repair
$177.00
$10.00
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
Proof of insurance covering car or driver at the time of violation
$327.00
No fee
Handicapped Parking
Presentation to the court of the valid placard at the time of violation
$527.00
No fee