CIVIL INFRACTION MVC UTC S0S FINE JSA OTHER
SPEED VIOLATIONS:
Exceed Posted Speed Limits 627, 628, R412 2000 * $35 - $53 $40 $75 - $93 + fine
631
Exceed Statewide Speed 628 2000 * $35 - $53 $40 $75 - $93 + fine
* For All Violations: (based on range)
$6-30 1-10 MPH
$31-59 11-15 MPH
$60+ 16+ MPH
Violation of Basic Speed Law - Too Fast 627 2300 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Violation of Basic Speed Law - Too Slow 627 R409a 2300 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Exceed Speed Limit in Mobile Home Park 627 2000 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Exceed Speed Limit in Work Zone 627(9) 2105
Double
1
$35 - $53 $40 $75 - $93 + fine
SPEED ON LIMITED ACCESS FREEWAY:
Violation of Freeway Speed Law, Below Minimum 628 2330 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Exceed Speed on Limited Access Freeway 629c 2100 ** $35 - $53 $40 $75 - $93 + fine
(Except Trucks Weighing 10,000 Lbs. or More)
**
$10
2
1-5 MPH
$20
2
6-10 MPH
$30
2
11-15 MPH
$40
2
16-25 MPH
$50
2
26+ MPH
RIGHT OF WAY - (IMPROPER YIELDING):
Fail to Yield at Intersection - Signed or Unsigned 649 2600 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Fail to Yield to Pedestrians 612 R702 2620 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Fail to Yield to Funeral Procession 654 2600 $30 $35 - $53 $40 $105 - $123
Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle 653 2610 $47 $47 - $65 $40 $134 - $152
Fail to Yield When Turning Left Within Intersection 650 2600 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Fail to Yield Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle
3
653a 1805/1806 $400 X
3
X
3
$40 $440 - X
3
Numbered notes are located on page 6. Page 1
For an explanation of column headings and statutory citations, see page 6.
2022
COSTS
TOTAL
RECOMMENDED RANGE OF FINES AND COSTS FOR CIVIL INFRACTIONS
FOR FIRST-TIME OFFENDERS, RESPONSIBILITY ADMITTED, NON-ACCIDENT VIOLATIONS
CIVIL INFRACTION MVC UTC S0S FINE JSA OTHER
OVERTAKING:
Following Too Closely or Truck Tailgating Truck 643, 643a 2800 $24 $35 - $53 $40 $99 - $117
Improper Overtaking & Passing 636, 638 2430 $24 $35
- $53
$40 $99 - $117
Improper Lane Use - Truck 634(3)
2850 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110
-
$128
Improper Lane Use - Multiple Lane Highway 642(1), 634 2850 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Improper HOV Lane Use 642(2) 2845 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Driving Left of Center 634, 660 2850
$35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 -
$128
Disobeying "No Pass" Sign/Zone 640 2430 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Passing on Right 637 2430 $35 $35 - $53 $40
$110 - $128
Improper Passing on Hill or Curve, Within 100 Feet of
a Bridge, Viaduct, or Tunnel, or With Obstructed View 639 2430 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Fail to Give Way When Overtaken 636 2430 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110
- $128
Improper Passing Oncoming Vehicles 635 2430 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
TURNING AND SIGNALING:
Improper Right Turn 647 2820 $30 $35 -
$53 $40 $105 - $123
Improper Left Turn 647 2820 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Improper Turn From Wrong Lane 647 2820 $35 $35
- $53 $40 $110
- $128
Driving Across Median, Limited Access Highway 644 2520 $30 $35 - $53 $40 $105 - $123
Fail to Sound Horn for Safe Operation 706 $18 $35
- $53 $40 $93
- $111
Fail to Signal or Improper Signal 648 2650 $24 $35 - $53 $40 $99 - $117
STOP AND GO:
Disregard Stop Sign 649, 671 2400
$35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 -
$128
Disregard Flashing Red or Yellow Signal 614 2440 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Disregard Yellow or Amber Signal 612 2440 $24 $35 - $53 $40 $99 - $117
Disregard Stop and Go Light 612 2440 $35 $35 - $53 $40 $110 - $128
Right Turn on Red Light Without Stopping 612 2440 $35 $35 - $53
$40 $110 - $128
Avoid Traffic Control Device or Disregard Traffic Regulator 611, 611a R304 2500 $35 $35 - $53
$40 $110 - $128
Fail to Stop Leaving Private Drive, etc. 652 R437 2640 $25 $35 - $53
$40 $100 - $118
Fail to Stop for School Bus 682 2410
$177
4
$35 - $71 $40 $252 - $288
Fail to Stop at Through Street 671 2400 $35 $35 - $71 $40 $110 - $146
Numbered notes are located on page 6. Page 2
COSTS
TOTAL
CMV Disregard Traffic Control Device at RR
CMV Disobey Enforcement Official at RR
CMV Fail to Obey RR Crossing Restrictions
Quadricycle Violations 660, 662
Proof provided to court valid on date of offense 223 3500
COSTS
TOTAL
CIVIL INFRACTION MVC UTC S0S FINE JSA OTHER
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE VIOLATIONS:
Improper Load or Towing 3710 $35
$53 -
$71 $40 $128 - $146
Vehicle Width, Height, Weight, 3720
$35
7
$53 - $71 $40 $128 - $146
and Related Restrictions
Missing Vehicle Logo or Emblem 723 3400 $18 $35 -
$53 $40 $93 - $111
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS:
Careless Driving 626b 1810 $65 $59 - $100 $40 $164 - $205
Coasting 678 $18 $35
- $53 $40 $93 - $111
Occupant <18 in Open Bed of Pickup Truck 682b 1815 $47 $35 - $53 $40 $122 - $140
Device Causing Smoke or Flame 682a 3400 $18
$35 - $53 $40 $93 - $111
Fail to Dim Headlights 700 2740 $18 $35 - $53 $40 $93 - $111
Obstructed Vision
709 2870 $18
$35 - $53 $40 $93
- $111
Unauthorized Use of Siren 706 2720 $18 $35 - $53 $40 $93 - $111
Impede Traffic or Fail to Remove Vehicle From 676b; 618a R498 2670 $18 $35 -
$53 $40 $93 - $111
Roadway Following Accident
Safety Belt/Older Child (4-8) Restraint Law 710e 3290
$6
8
$19
8
$40 $65
Young Child (<4) Restraint Law 710d 3300
$10
9
$35 - $53 $40 $85 - 103
B
Insurance, No Proof - Proof not provided to court 328 3100
$30
10
$35 - $53 $40 $105 - $123
Proof provided to court valid on date of offense 328 3100
$0
C
$0
C
$0
C
$25
11
$25
No Insurance 328 3106
X
10
$35 - $53 $40 $125 - $143
Refusal of Preliminary Chemical Breath Test 625a 1320 $71 $35 - $53 $40 $146 - $164
(non-CMV violation) 1350
Abandoned Vehicle, Fail to Redeem Before Sale 252a 3450
$50
12
$59 - $89 $40 $149 - $179
Fail to Maintain Proof of Vehicle Sale 240 3455
$15
13
$35 - $53 $40 $90 - $108
Texting While Driving 602b 3295
$100
14
$59 - $100 $40 $199 - $240
Using Cell Phone While Driving (Level 1 & 2) 602c 3292 $100 $59 - $100 $40 $199 - $240
DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Violations of sections 257.683-257.714a of the
Michigan Vehicle Code, unless otherwise noted
within this schedule.
683 3400 $18 $35 - $53 $40 $93 - $111
Proof provided to court that repair was made 683 3400
$0
D
$0
D
$0
D
$0
Numbered notes are located on page 6. Lettered notes are located on page 5. Page 4
718,720,721,724(4)(c)
722, 724(3) & (4),725
716
7
, 717, 719, 719a,
COSTS
TOTAL
CIVIL INFRACTION MVC UTC S0S FINE JSA OTHER
PEDESTRIAN VIOLATIONS:
Walking in Roadway - Sidewalks Provided 655 $18 $35 - $53
$40 $93 - $111
Walking in Roadway With Traffic - No 655 $18
$35 -
$53 $40 $93 - $111
Sidewalks
Other Pedestrian Violations 613, 655 R702 $18 $35 - $53 $40 $93 -
$111
Pedestrian On Freeway 679a $24 $35 - $53 $40 $99 - $117
PARKING VIOLATIONS:
Disregard Handicap Sign 674(1)(s)
3810
15
$124
16
$30 - $47 $0 $154 - $171
Improper Use of Handicap Permit 675(5) 3810
15
$18 $30 - $47 $0 $48 - $65
Unattended Car 676 R458 3800
15
$18 $30 - $47 $0 $48 - $65
Meter Violation R821 3800
15
$18 $30 - $47 $0 $48 - $65
Within 15 Feet of Hydrant 674(1)(d) 3800
15
$18 $30 - $47 $0 $48 - $65
Disregard Metered Stall Lines R822 3800
15
$18 $30 -
$47 $0 $48 - $65
Miscellaneous Parking 672, 674, R801, 820 3800
15
$18 $30 - $47 $0 $48 - $65
674a, 675
LETTERED NOTES:
WAIVER OF FINES & COSTS
A The court shall waive No proof of registration, when written under MCL 257.223 or substantially corresponding local ordinance. MCL 257.907(13).
B May waive child restraint, when written under MCL 257.710d or a substantially corresponding local ordinance. MCL 257.907(11).
C Shall waive No proof of insurance, when written under MCL 257.328 or substantially corresponding local ordinance. MCL 257.328(3) & MCL 257.907(14).
D Shall waive Defective equipment violations of MCL 257.683 - 257.714a or a substantially corresponding local ordinance, when written under ยง 683 or a substantially correspondi
Numbered notes are located on page 6. Page 5
COSTS
TOTAL
EXPLANATION OF COLUMN HEADINGS ON PAGES 1-5:
MVC. Michigan Vehicle Code MCL 257.1 - 257.923
UTC. Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages; MCL 257.951. Section numbers are designated as "R#" [R = Rule] in conformance with the October 2002
revision of the UTC.
SOS. Secretary of State Offense Code.
FINE
. Maximum fine allowed: $100. MCL 257.907(2) $250 if violation occurred in commercial motor vehicle. MCL 257.907(3)
All fines double if violation occurs in work zone, school zone, school bus zone, or at an emergency scene. MCL 257.601b Costs and assessments do not double.
Statute offenses: fine distributed to libraries. MCL 257.909
Ordinance offenses: unless otherwise provided, 1/3 fine to the governmental unit whose ordinance was violated, and 2/3 fine to court funding unit. MCL 600.8379
Fine shall not be waived unless costs also waived. MCL 257.907(4)
If the civil infraction was a moving violation that resulted in an at-fault accident, fine shall be increased by $25, but the total fine shall not exceed $100. MCL 257.907(2)
COSTS. Maximum cost allowed: $100. MCL 257.907(4)
Statute offenses: cost distributed to the general fund of the court funding unit. MCL 600.8379
Ordinance offenses: unless otherwise provided, 1/3 cost to the governmental unit whose ordinance was violated, and 2/3 to the court funding unit, including costs collected under separate cash
codes, such as capital improvement. MCL 600.8379
Costs to compel appearance are not part of the maximum $100, and are deposited to general fund of the unit of government incurring the costs. MCL 257.729
Accidents: application of additional costs because of an accident cannot exceed the statutory maximums.
JSA. Justice System Assessment: $40. Mandatory on all traffic civil infractions except parking or when fine and cost total $10 or less. MCL 257.907(13). $10 JSA - municipal and state civil infractions. MCL 600.8727(4)
and MCL 600.8827(4).
OTHER. Other statutory assessments not included in columns 4, 5, or 6.
TOTAL. Total recommended range of fines, costs and assessments. Maximum total for civil infraction violations in the MVC: $200 for parking and $240 for all other violations,
unless exception allowed by statute.
NUMBERED NOTES FOR ALL PAGES:
1 Fine double what otherwise prescribed for that moving violation. MCL 257.601b. Doubled fine may exceed $100. Costs and other assessments not doubled.
2 Minimum fine required. MCL 257.629c.
3
Civil infraction as of 4/14/2019, see MCL 257.653a(2). SCAO does not have any information regarding the average costs that courts are assessing.
4 Minimum fine $100, maximum $500. MCL 257.907(2)(l).
5 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 392.
6 Maximum fine $500. MCL 257.907(15).
7 For violation of MCL 257.716(4)(d) only: minimum fine $250, maximum fine $500, in addition to any fine imposed under MCL 257.724 or 257.725.
8 Total fine + court costs = $25 + Judicial System Assessment. MCL 257.907(2)(n).
9 Maximum fine $10. MCL 257.907(2)(m).
10 There is no longer a maximum fine of $50 provided in MCL 257.907(2). Effective 10/1/21.
11 Fee up to $25 may be assessed only when driver provides proof of insurance, valid at time of offense, to the court by ticket due date. MCL 257.328(3).
12 Mandatory fine $50. MCL 257.252a.
13 Mandatory fine $15. MCL 257.240(3) and 257.907(2)(c).
14 Mandatory fine $100. MCL 257.602b(6)(a) and 257.907(2)(h).
15 According to MCL 257.321a(8), effective 10/1/21, SOS can no longer suspend for FTA or FCJ on handicap or other parking tickets.
16
Minimum fine $100/maximum fine $250. MCL 257.907(2)(i).
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