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How Much is My Virginia Traffic Ticket Fine and Court Cost If I Prepay?

How Much is My Virginia Traffic Ticket Fine and Court Cost If I Prepay?

The pre-payable fines and court costs for Virginia traffic tickets are set by Va. Sup.Ct.Rules, Rule 3B:2 UNIFORM FINE SCHEDULE (2012). These amounts can change without warning so contact your jurisdiction’s court clerk or the latest version of Rule 3B:2 to find out if there have been recent changes. A traffic court judge can set different fine amounts in most cases if the case goes to hearing and other court costs may apply (for example: trial in abstentia fee, fee payment extension fee, ect.)

[The first column is the fine, the second column is the court costs and the third column is the total of fines and court costs for prepayment]

1. Speeding Violations
Exceeding the speed limit 46.2-870 to46.2-872,

46.2-873.1 to

46.2-876

$6 permile over

speed

limit

$51
Exceeding the speed limit ina school crossing 46.2-873 $7 permile over

speed

limit

$51
Exceeding speed limits setby Transportation

Commissioner

46.2-878 $6 permile over

speed

limit

$51
Exceeding the speed limit ina highway work zone 46.2-878.1 $7 permile over

speed

limit

$51
Exceeding the speed limit ina residence district 46.2-878.2 $200 plus $51
$8 permile over

speed

limit

Exceeding the speed limit ina 55 mph or 65 mph zone 46.2-870 $6 permile over

speed

limit

$51
Exceeding the speed limit onbridge 46.2-881 $6 permile over

speed

limit

$51

 

Impeding traffic by slow speed 46.2-877 $30 $51 $81
Failure to drive at approximate speed authorized for lane in which vehicle is moving, on highway where “slow moving traffic” lane is designated 46.2-804(1) $30 $51 $81
 2. Other Moving Offenses

 

Moving violation committedin highway safety corridor 46.2-947 DoubleThe fine $51

 

Failure to obey highway sign 46.2-830 $30 $51 $81
Coasting on downgrade with gears in neutral 46.2-811 $30 $51 $81
Driving more than 13 hours in a 24-hour period 46.2-812 $30 $51 $81
Causing or permitting vehicle to be driven more than 13 hours in a 24-hour period 46.2-812 $30 $51 $81
Improper failure to drive on right side of highway 46.2-802 $30 $51 $81
Failure to move in designated direction on one-way roadway 46.2-806 $30 $ 51 $81
Failure to drive to right of rotary traffic island 46.2-807 $30 $51 $81
Improper failure to keep right in crossing highway intersection 46.2-803 $30 $51 $81
Improper failure to keep right in crossing highway intersection by railroad right of way 46.2-803 $30 $51 $81
Improper failure to observe lanes marked for traffic: 46.2-804 $30 $51 $81

 

–failure of slow moving traffic to keep right 46.2-804(1) $30 $51 $81
–improperly driving in center 46.2-804(2) $30 $51 $81
–changing lane without first ascertaining safety of move 46.2-804(2) $30 $51 $81
–improperly driving in center lane of 3-lane highway 46.2-804(3) $30 $51 $81
–improperly crossing solid line driver’s lane 46.2-804(5) $30 $51 $81
–improperly crossing double solid line 46.2-804(6) $30 $51 $81

 

Disregard of lane direction control signal: 46.2-805 $30 $51 $81

 

–entering or traveling in lane over which red signal is shown 46.2-805 $30 $51 $81

 

Failure to obey traffic lights 46.2-833 $100 $51 $151
Evasion of a traffic control device 46.2-833.1 $50 $51 $101
Illegal right turn on red 46.2-835 $50 $51 $101
Illegal left turn on red 46.2-836 $50 $51 $101
Improper passing:

 

–failure to remain on right side of highway when meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction 46.2-837 $30 $51 $81
–driving too close to vehicle being overtaken in same direction 46.2-838 $30 $51 $81
–returning to right side of highway before safely clear of overtaken vehicle 46.2-838 $30 $51 $81
–improperly passing to the right of a vehicle proceeding in same direction 46.2-841 $30 $51 $81
–failure to give way to the right to overtaking vehicle 46.2-842 $30 $51 $81
–improperly increasing speed when passed by overtaking vehicle 46.2-842 $30 $51 $81
–failure to give way to overtaking vehicle when driving abreast on divided highway 46.2-842.1 $30 $51 $81
–passing when left lane is not clearly visible 46.2-843 $30 $51 $81
–passing on left when oncoming traffic is too near to permit it in safety 46.2-843 $30 $51 $81
–truck or tractor and trailer impeding passage of following traffic by passing another truck or tractor and trailer on upgrade 46.2-843 $30 $51 $81

 

Following too closely: 46.2-816 $30 $51 $81

 

–motor vehicle following another more closely than is reasonable or prudent 46.2-816 $30 $51 $81

 

Improper U turn: 46.2-845 $30 $51 $81

 

–within business district, city or town, U turn other than at intersection 46.2-845 $30 $51 $81
–U turn on a curve or approaching crest of hill where not visible to vehicles approaching in any direction within 500 feet 46.2-845 $30 $51 $81

 

Improper position or method of turning at intersection: 46.2-846(A) $30 $51 $81

 

–unauthorized right turn from other than right hand curb or edge of roadway 46.2-846(A)(1) $30 $51 $81
–on a two-way roadway, unauthorized left turn from other than lane nearest center line 46.2-846(A)(2) $30 $51 $81
–on other than two-way roadway, unauthorized left turn from other than left-most available lane 46.2-846(A)(3) $30 $51 $81
–failure to follow marker, button or sign of local authority 46.2-846(B) $30 $51 $81

 

Starting, backing, stopping or turning without first seeing that such a move can be made in safety 46.2-848 $30 $51 $81
Starting, backing, stopping or turning without giving required signal 46.2-848 $30 $51 $81
Improper signals 46.2-849 $30 $51 $81
Improper change of course after giving signal 46.2-850 $30 $51 $81
Failure to signal prior to moving standing vehicle into traffic 46.2-851 $30 $51 $81
Failure to yield right of way: 46.2-820 $30 $51 $81

 

–failure of driver on left to yield to driver on right entering intersection at same time 46.2-820 $30 $51 $81
–failure to obey “yield right of way” sign at intersection 46.2-821 $30 $51 $81
–failure of driver approaching or entering traffic circle to yield to driver already in traffic circle 46.2-822 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield at uncontrolled “T” intersection 46.2-824 $30 $51 $81
–failure of driver turning left to yield to oncoming vehicle 46.2-825 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield to left turning vehicle given right of way automatic signal device 46.2-825 $30 $51 $81
–failure to stop and yield when entering public highway or sidewalk from private road, etc. 46.2-826 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield to U.S. Armed Services, National Guard, etc. 46.2-827 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield to funeral procession under police escort 46.2-828 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle 46.2-829 $30 $51 $81
–following too near fire apparatus 46.2-921 $30 $51 $81
–driving over fire hose 46.2-922 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield to pedestrian in clearly marked crosswalk or at intersection 46.2-924 $30 $51 $81
–failure to yield to pedestrian boarding or alighting from a bus 46.2-927 $30 $51 $81
–failure to stop and yield when approaching intersection of highway controlled by stop sign 46.2-821 $30 $51 $81
–failure to slow down or stop and yield when approaching intersection on highway controlled by “yield right of way” sign 46.2-821 $30 $51 $81
–Failure to yield right of way or reduce speed on highway when approaching stopped vehicle with flashing blue, red or amber lights (not applicable to second and subsequent violations with vehicles flashing blue or red lights) 46.2-921.1 $100 $51 $151

 

Driving through pedestrian safety zone 46.2-814 $30 $51 $81
Failure to obey railroad warning signal 46.2-884 $30 $51 $81
Proceeding improperly at railroad grade crossing:

 

–generally 46.2-885 $30 $51 $81
–vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school bus or truck with flammable or explosive cargo 46.2-886 $30 $51 $81
–tractor, steam shovel, etc. 46.2-887 $30 $51 $81
–Stopping bus or truck on highway to unload passengers or cargo 46.2-893 $30 $51 $81

 

Unlawful use of all-terrain vehicle 46.2-915.1 $30 $51 $81
Failure to display headlights at night or during time of poor visibility 46.2-1030 $30 $51 $81
Driving with excessive lights for purpose of general illumination ahead of vehicle 46.2-1030 $30 $51 $81
Failure to display warning lights properly 46.2-1030 $30 $51 $81
Failure to dim headlights 46.2-1034 $30 $51 $81
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions 33.1-46.2 $100 $51 $151
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (first offense) 33.1-46.2 $125 $51 $176
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (second offense within five years from a first offense) 33.1-46.2 $250 $51 $301
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (third offense within five years from a first offense) 33.1-46.2 $500 $51 $551
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (fourth offense within five years from a first offense) 33.1-46.2 $1,000 $51 $1,051
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (first offense) 33.1-56.3(D) $125 $51 $176
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (second offense within five years from a first offense) 33.1-56.3(D) $250 $51 $301
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (third offense within five years from a first offense) 33.1-56.3(D) $500 $51 $551
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (fourth and subsequent offense within five years from a first offense) 33.1-56.3(D) $1000 $51 $1051

 

 3. Equipment Violations
Insufficient lighting equipment: 46.2-1010 $30 $51 $81

 

–less than two proper headlights on autos, trucks, busses, etc. 46.2-1011 $30 $51 $81
–motorcycle without proper headlight 46.2-1012 $30 $51 $81
–motorcycle with more than two headlights 46.2-1012 $30 $51 $81
–improper rear lights 46.2-1013 $30 $51 $81
–improper brake lights 46.2-1014 $30 $51 $81
–improper lighting equipment on all other mobile equipment 46.2-1016 $30 $51 $81

 

Failure of car to be equipped with supplemental high mount stop light 46.2-1014.1 $30 $51 $81
Improper dimension or marker lights: 46.2-1017 $30 $51 $81

 

–generally 46.2-1017 $30 $51 $81
–vehicles or loads exceeding 35 feet 46.2-1018 $30 $51 $81

 

Spotlights or ditch-lights 46.2-1019 $30 $51 $81

 

–more than two 46.2-1019 $30 $51 $81
–aimed left of highway center or more than 100 feet ahead of vehicle 46.2-1019 $30 $51 $81
–unapproved type 46.2-1019 $30 $51 $81
–use in conjunction with or in place of headlights, except in emergency 46.2-1019 $30 $51 $81
–improper use of auxiliary lamps on emergency vehicles 46.2-1028 $30 $51 $81

 

Headlights improperly aimed or of improper intensity:
–single beam headlights 46.2-1031 $30 $51 $81
–multiple beam headlights 46.2-1032 $30 $51 $81

 

Failure of car to be equipped with windshield defroster or defogger 46.2-1055.1 $30 $51 $81
Inadequate brakes:

 

–generally 46.2-1066 $30 $51 $81
–bicycles 46.2-1066 $15 $51 $66
–holding device 46.2-1068 $30 $51 $81
–motorcycles 46.2-1069 $30 $51 $81
–trailers or semitrailers 46.2-1070 $30 $51 $81

 

Improper alteration of suspension system 46.2-1063 $30 $51 $81
Inadequate steering gear 46.2-1065 $30 $51 $81
Inadequate horn 46.2-1059 $30 $51 $81
Illegal siren, whistle or horn 46.2-1060 $30 $51 $81
Use of speedometer not in good working order 46.2-1080 $30 $51 $81
Improper painting and lettering on school bus 46.2-1089 $30 $51 $81
Absence of or inadequate rear view mirrors: 46.2-1082 $30 $51 $81

 

–generally 46.2-1082 $30 $51 $81
–vehicle registered for passenger vehicular transportation 46.2-1082 $30 $51 $81

 

Insufficient rear fenders, flags or guards on trucks 46.2-1083 $30 $51 $81
Improper signs on windshields, etc. 46.2-1052 $30 $51 $81
Driver’s view obstructed because of suspended objects or altered vehicle 46.2-1054 $30 $51 $81
Inadequate windshield wipers 46.2-1055 $30 $51 $81
Absence of required safety glass 46.2-1056 $30 $51 $81
Absence of windshield 46.2-1057 $30 $51 $81
Improper replacement of glass in vehicle 46.2-1058 $30 $51 $81
Improper or inadequate tires:

 

–violation of restrictions on solid rubber tires 46.2-1041 $30 $51 $81
–operation of vehicle with insufficient tire tread 46.2-1043 $30 $51 $81
–improper use of studded tires 46.2-1044 $30 $51 $81

 

Lack of or inadequate signal 46.2-1038,
device 46.2-1039 $30 $51 $81
Failure to use flashing signals when stopped on highway 46.2-1040 $30 $51 $81
Inadequate exhaust system: 46.2-1049 $30 $51 $81

 

–driver of vehicle 46.2-1049 $30 $51 $81
–owner permitting or allowing operation of vehicle 46.2-1049 $30 $51 $81
–vehicle without proper pollution control device 46.2-1048 $30 $51 $81
–muffler cutout, straight exhaust or gutted muffler 46.2-1047 $30 $51 $81

 

Operation of vehicle without securely affixed or properly located operator’ s seat 46.2-1084 $30 $51 $81
Improper motorcycle steering mechanism 46.2-1085 $30 $51 $81
Motorcycle without muffler 46.2-1050 $30 $51 $81
Improper cooling unit 46.2-1088 $30 $51 $81
Use of unapproved equipment 46.2-1002 $30 $51 $81
Use of defective or unsafe equipment 46.2-1003 $30 $51 $81
Operating vehicle not equipped with proper seat belts 46.2-1092 $30 $51 $81
Failure to have vehicle inspected 46.2-1157 $30 $51 $81
Failure to correct defects discovered by inspection 46.2-1157 $50 $51 $101
Driving after expiration of rejection inspection sticker 46.2-1158 $50 $51 $101

 

 4. Parking or Stopping Violations
Parking too near fire apparatus 46.2-921 $20 $51 $71
Vehicle improperly stopped or parked on highway 46.2-888 $20 $51 $71

 

–parked or stopped at or near fire or accident so as to cause traffic hazard or interfere with emergency operations 46.2-890 $20 $51 $71

 

Failure to use proper warning device when vehicle disabled in highway: 46.2-111 $20 $51 $71

 

–bus, truck, trailer, house trailer, or mobile home 46.2-111 $20 $51 $71
–vehicle transporting inflammable liquids 46.2-111 $20 $51 $71
–failure to use red flags when vehicle disabled 46.2-111 $20 $51 $71

 

Parking in front of fire hydrant, or private driveway, near street corner, fire station, or rescue squad building and too close to intersection 46.2-1239 $20 $51 $71
Failure to dim headlights on parked vehicle 46.2-1035 $20 $51 $71
Vehicle parked or stopped on highway without lights at night or during low visibility 46.2-1037 $20 $51 $71
Failure to set handbrake and turn wheels to curb on parked car 46.2-1071 $20 $51 $71
Improper use of parking space reserved for persons with disabilities 46.2-1242 $150 $51 $201
 5. Trucks and Hauling or Towing Vehicles
Absence of flag or light at end of load of four feet or more (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted) 46.2-1121 $30 $51 $81
Absence of flag or light at end of load of four feet or more on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted 46.2-1121 $250 $51 $301
Failure to prevent escape of vehicle contents 46.2-1156 $30 $51 $81
Failure to fasten load of logs, barrels, etc. 46.2-1155 $30 $51 $81
Load extending too far beyond front (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted) 46.2-1120 $30 $51 $81
Load extending too far beyond front on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted 46.2-1120 $30 $51 $81
Load extending too far beyond sides 46.2-1111 $250 $51 $301

 

Improper towing
–improperly towing more than one trailer, etc. (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted) 46.2-1116 $30 $51 $81
–towing without draw bar not exceeding 15 feet and emergency chain (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted) 46.2-1118 $30 $51 $81
–improperly towing more than one trailer, etc., on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted 46.2-1116 $250 $51 $301
–towing without draw bar not exceeding 15 feet and emergency chain on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted 46.2-1118 $250 $51 $301

 

 6. Pedestrian Violations
Malicious or careless interference with vehicle passage 46.2-923 $15 $51 $66
Failure to observe pedestrian control signals 46.2-925 $15 $51 $66
Stepping into street where driver’s vision obscured 46.2-926 $15 $51 $66
Soliciting rides 46.2-929 $15 $51 $66
Failure to walk on left edge of roadway where no sidewalk 46.2-928 $15 $51 $66
Unlawful loitering on bridge or highway right-of-way 46.2-930 $15 $51 $66
Playing on streets or highways 46.2-932 $15 $51 $66
 7. Miscellaneous Offenses
Unlawful riding of an animal at night 46.2-800.1 $30 $51 $81
Improper abandonment of motor vehicle 46.2-1209 $40 $51 $91
Failure to obtain registration 46.2-600 $25 $51 $76
Failure to carry license or registration 46.2-104 $10 $51 $61
Expiration of registration 46.2-613 $25 $51 $76
Expired registration 46.2-646 $25 $51 $76
Pedestrian, bicycle, animal, moped, prohibited vehicle on controlled access highway 46.2-808 $30 $51 $81
Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror at certain times 46.2-912 $30 $51 $81
Operating or riding a motorcycle without helmet; operating motorcycle without face shield, goggles or safety windshield 46.2-910(A) $25 $51 $76
Occupation of trailer being towed on highways 46.2-813 $30 $51 $81
Unlawful use of radar detection device 46.2-1079 $40 $51 $91
Unlawful use of radar jamming device 46.2-1079 $40 $51 $91
Unlawful use of earphones while operating vehicle 46.2-1078 $25 $51 $76
Failure to display slow moving vehicle emblem 46.2-1081 $15 $51 $66
Failure to display license plate 46.2-711 $25 $51 $76
Improper display of license plate 46.2-715 $25 $51 $76
License plate improperly fastened or obscured 46.2-716 $25 $51 $76
Vehicle exceeding width limitations 46.2-1105 $250 $51 $301
Vehicle exceeding height limitations (excluding offenses of driving in violation of tunnel height restrictions and failure to report overhead bridge or structure collision) 46.2-1110 $250 $51 $301
Vehicle exceeding length regulations (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted) 46.2-1112 $250 $51 $301
Vehicle exceeding length regulations on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted 46.2-1112 $250 $51 $301
Operate vehicle which is unregistered, untitled, or without plates/decals or with expired registration/license/decals 46.2-613(1) $25 $51 $76
Possess, lend or knowingly permit use of registration card, license plate, or decal by anyone not entitled to it 46.2-613(3) $25 $51 $76

 

 8. Bicycle Violations
Riding bicycle improperly on roadway 46.2-905 $15 $51 $66
Carrying articles improperly on bicycle 46.2-906 $15 $51 $66
Bicycle without proper headlight 46.2-1015 $15 $51 $66
Bicycle without rear reflector or light 46.2-1015 $15 $51 $66
Bicycle on highway without adequate brake 46.2-1066 $15 $51 $66

 

9. Motor Carrier Offenses
(a.) General Violations
Marking of motor vehicle 49 C.F.R. § 390.21 $25 $51 $76
Railroad crossing/stopping 49 C.F.R. § 392.10 $100 $51 $151
(b.) Driver Violations
No medical examiner’s certificate 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 $50 $51 $101
Improper medical examiner’s certificate 49 C.F.R. § 391.43 $50 $51 $101
Medical certificate invalid 49 C.F.R. § 391.43 $50 $51 $101
No medical waiver 49 C.F.R. § 391.49 $50 $51 $101
Ill/fatigued driver 49 C.F.R. § 392.3 $75 $51 $126
Possess alcoholic beverage 49 C.F.R. § 392.5 $100 $51 $151
Violate 10-hour rule, 15-hour rule 49 C.F.R. § 395.3 $100 $51 $151
Violate 60/70 hour rule 49 C.F.R. § 395.3 $100 $51 $151
Log book violation (general) 49 C.F.R. § 395.8 $100 $51 $151
No log book 49 C.F.R. § 395.8 $100 $51 $151
Log book not current 49 C.F.R. § 395.8 $100 $51 $151
Fail to retain previous seven days on log book 49 C.F.R. § 395.8 $100 $51 $151
(c.) Equipment Violations
Equipment-inspection/use 49 C.F.R. § 392.7 $50 $51 $101
Emergency equipment-inspection/use 49 C.F.R. § 392.8 $50 $51 $101
Safe loading (secured) 49 C.F.R. § 392.9 $100 $51 $151
Brakes-inoperative or missing 49 C.F.R.
§§ 393.40 to 393.52 $100 $51 $151
Fuel tank securement 49 C.F.R. § 393.65 $50 $51 $101
Fuel leak/cap 49 C.F.R. § 393.67 $25 $51 $76
Coupling/towing devices 49 C.F.R. $50 $51 $101
§§ 393.70, 393.71
Defective tires/tire exceeds weight limit 49 C.F.R. § 393.75 $50 $51 $101
Bus violations 49 C.F.R.
§§ 393.89 to 393.92 $50 $51 $101
Front end structure 49 C.F.R. § 393.106 $50 $51 $101
Frame–cracked, loose, sagging, broken 49 C.F.R. § 393.201 $100 $51 $151
Cab/body components-defective 49 C.F.R. § 393.203 $50 $51 $101
Wheels/rims defective 49 C.F.R. § 393.205 $50 $51 $101
Suspension-defective 49 C.F.R. § 393.207 $50 $51 $101
Steering system-defective 49 C.F.R. § 393.209 $100 $51 $151
Vehicle maintenance (general) 49 C.F.R. § 396.3 $100 $51 $151
No driver vehicle inspection report 49 C.F.R. § 396.11 $25 $51 $76
No periodic inspection 49 C.F.R.
§§ 396.17 to 396.25 $25 $51 $76
(d.) Hazardous Materials-Driving and Parking
Fail to attend Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 material 49 C.F.R. § 397.5 $100 $51 $151
Fail to attend other hazardous materials class 49 C.F.R. § 397.5 $100 $51 $151
Improper parking Division 49 C.F.R. § 397.7,
1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 material § 397.11 $100 $51 $151
Improper parking other 49 C.F.R. § 397.7,
hazardous materials § 397.11 $100 $51 $151
Fail to have route plan 49 C.F.R. § 397.67 $100 $51 $151
Smoking violations 49 C.F.R. § 397.13 $100 $51 $151
Instructions and document violations 49 C.F.R. § 397.19 $100 $51 $151

 

This schedule does not restrict the fine a judge may impose for an offense listed here in any case for which there is a court hearing. For most of these offenses the maximum possible fine is $250 and court cost for non-pre-paid offenses is $61.

 

Luke J. Nichols

The law firm of Nichols & Green pllc

www.nicholsgreen.com

(703) 383-9222

lnichols@nicholsgreen.com

About Luke Nichols

Luke Nichols practices almost exclusively traffic law in Northern Virginia. His primary practice areas include reckless driving, speeding, DUI/DWI, refusal, hit-and-run, driving on a suspended license, and driving on a revoked license. Mr. Nichols has represented hundreds of Virginia drivers. You can also connect with Luke on Google+
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