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Fine Amounts

The FIRST place to look to find out your fine amount is here. If your citation has not been entered yet, you may calculate your fine amount using the information below.

The citation (ticket) has numbers to Minnesota Statutes or local ordinances. Police Officers often abbreviate the statute or ordinance number. For example, 169.26(2)(a) means that the citation was issued under the jurisdiction of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, Section 26, Subdivision 2, Paragraph a, for failure to stop at a railroad crossing.  Frequently, the issuing officer will just write 169.26S2. Make sure the description of the offense in the statute or ordinance matches the offense with which you are charged.  You may also search the Minnesota Statutes website directly. They are categorized by the type of offense and then by statute or ordinance number.

*A statute is a statewide law, a city ordinance is a law that only applies in an individual city or municipality.

*If the fine is not paid within 21 days a $5 late fee will be added.*

If you have recieved a citation with more than one (1) charge click here for instructions on "How to calculate your fine amount."

Current fine amounts:

Most common fines for citations with a single charge are listed below.

Parking

Parking Violation (MN Stat. 169.34 & Similar Parking Ordinances) $32
Parking Violation (Expired Meter, Snow Emerg., Street. Clean.) $42
Handicap Parking - Permit Required $278

Speeding

Speeding $145
Speeding 20 or more MPH over posted limit $212
Speeding in a Work or School Zone $212

Other Moving Violations

Careless Driving (without an accident) $178
Fail to Obey a Stop Sign or Traffic Control Device $128
Improper or Prohibited Turn $128
Failure to Yield Right of Way $128
Passing Parked Emergency Vehicle (Move-Over) $128
Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian $178
Non-Emergency Stopping on Freedway $118
Wrong Way on One-Way Roadway $178
Improper Lane Use $128
Driving Around a Barricade $118
Driving without Headlights when Required by law $118

Driver's License Violations

No Valid Driver's License $178
No License in Possession (May present in Violations Bureau) $98
Incorrect Name or Address on Driver's License $98
No MN Motorcycle Endorsement $128
Driving After Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation $278

License Plate/Equipment Violations

Expired License Plates/Tabs $108
Cracked Windshield $118
Illegal Window Tint $128
No Seatbelt $103
No Child Safety Restraint $128

Criminal Violations

Small Amount of Marijuana

$128

Fare Evasion - riding without paying

$178

COMPLETE FINE AMOUNT TABLES (HISTORICAL):

for charges issued beginning July 1, 2009, click the links below:

for charges issued between January 1, 2009-June 30, 2009, click the links below:

for charges issued between and July 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2008, click the links below:

for charges issued between January 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008, click the links below:

 for charges issued before January 1, 2008, click on the links below:

 

NOTICE: Effective August 1, 2005:  If you receive a speeding charge (Minn. Stat. § 169.14) and your speed listed is 20 or more miles per hour over the posted limit, there is an additional surcharge of $67.00 for a total fee of $212. 

Citation fines may be paid with a Visa or MasterCard over the telephone by calling 612-348-2040. You may also pay them online by transferring funds from your checking or savings, or by using MasterCard for Visa. Click Online payment service.