How much is a speeding ticket in Missouri?

What is the fine for speeding in Missouri?

For a state charge that can be paid without a court appearance, the fine comes from the State Traffic Fine Schedule published by the Missouri courts:

Speed over the posted limit	Fine
1 to 5 mph	$50.50
6 to 10 mph	$60.50
11 to 15 mph	$80.50
16 to 19 mph	$120.50
20 to 25 mph	$200.50

These are the fines only. Court costs are added on top. The schedule we read is the one posted on the courts' Statewide Fine Schedule page on September 29, 2026.

How do I find my exact total?

Look up your case on Case.net with your citation number and click Plead and Pay. It shows the fine plus court costs. The courts say looking does not plead you guilty. You're only pleading guilty when you finish the payment and get a confirmation.

What if I was more than 25 over?

The schedule stops at 25 mph over. Above that, expect to deal with the court directly. Your citation lists the court and the date.

Is a city speeding ticket the same price?

Not always. Municipal tickets use a separate Municipal Fine Schedule, and the court named on your citation sets the total. Call the clerk or look the case up on Case.net.

What does the ticket cost besides the fine?

Points. A state speeding conviction is 3 points and a local one is 2. Eight points in 18 months suspends your license, and getting it back costs a $20 reinstatement fee plus two years of SR-22 insurance filings.

Your insurer can also see the conviction. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance lists your driving record among the things companies usually base rates on.

Can I lower what the ticket costs me?

You can't lower the fine with a course. You can keep the points off. If the court approves the Driver Improvement Program, you pay the fine and costs, take an 8-hour course within 60 days, and the points are not added. Our course is $24.99.

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