Tool: Speeding Ticket Calculator
California Speeding Ticket Cost Calculator (2025)
Estimate your California speeding ticket cost by mph over, county, and offense level. Get a quick read on fines, penalty assessments, points, and traffic school eligibility.
Calculator Inputs
Estimated Outcome
Estimated Total (fine + assessments)
$1,395
Includes penalty assessments. County factor: x1.00
Penalty Assessments (estimated)
$1,028
CA surcharges often add 350–400% to the base fine.
Base Fine
$367
Standard speeding band.
DMV Points
1 point
1-point violation typical.
Likely CVC Code
CVC 22349(a)
Insurance Impact
Moderate — 3 year increase typical
Actual change depends on carrier + record.
Traffic School
Likely eligible
Applies to most 1-point cases if you qualify.
Courts can adjust fines based on local rules, priors, construction or school zones, and 100+ mph enhancements. Always confirm with the clerk.
What This Calculator Does Not Include
Speed trap & radar challenges
Not factored here
Engineering studies, radar calibration, or officer line-of-sight errors are outside this estimator.
Discovery & TR-205 filings
Not part of the math
See our guide: What Can Make a Traffic Ticket Invalid.
Understanding Your Results
Total fine: Base fine plus assessments and county surcharges. High speeds compound these quickly.
DMV points: Most speeding is 1 point; 100+ mph can be 2 points with suspension risk.
Insurance: Expect premium increases for 3–5 years; higher for 25+ mph or 100+ mph.
Traffic school: Helps mask a 1-point violation if you qualify and the court allows it.
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Calculator FAQs
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses statewide 2025 base fines, typical penalty assessments, and county multipliers. Courts may adjust totals based on your specific facts.
Does county affect cost?
Yes. Counties apply different surcharges and admin fees. This tool factors that in with a county multiplier.
Why is the total higher than my base fine?
California layers mandatory penalty assessments (EMS, DNA, court construction). These can add 350–400% to the base fine.
Can I use traffic school?
Usually for 1-point violations if you qualify and the judge allows it. Not for 100+ mph violations.