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Traffic Fines
Alcohol Violations
All alcohol violations must be seen by the judge or magistrate.
All alcohol violations must be seen by the judge or magistrate.
Careless Driving
Call the Court for careless driving offenses.
Call the Court for careless driving offenses.
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Careless driving |
Up to $240 |
3 points |
Defective Equipment
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
If not fixed |
$125 |
0 points |
|
Waived |
Failure to Stop
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Disobey red light |
$125 |
3 points |
Disregard flashing red |
$125 |
3 points |
Disregard stop sign |
$125 |
3 points |
Failure to stop at a private drive |
$125 |
3 points |
Disobey traffic control device |
$125 |
2 points |
Drive through private property to avoid traffic control device |
$125 |
2 points |
Failure to Yield
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Emergency vehicle |
$150 |
2 points |
Stationary emergency vehicle (misdemeanor) |
$500 |
4 points |
Intersection |
$125 |
2 points |
Pedestrian |
$100 |
2 points |
Funeral procession |
$100 |
2 points |
Railroad crossing |
$100 |
3 points |
Impeding Traffic
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Failure to maintain speed, minimum speed |
$200 |
0 points |
Lane Usage
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Drove wrong side (divided highway) |
$240 |
2 points |
Drove wrong way (one-way street) |
$125 |
2 points |
Drove left of center |
$125 |
2 points |
Improper lane use |
$125 |
2 points |
License/Registration
All violations for driving while license is suspended must be seen by the judge or magistrate.
All violations for driving while license is suspended must be seen by the judge or magistrate.
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Failure to change address |
$100 |
0 points |
|
$50 |
0 points |
No proof of registration |
$100 |
0 points |
|
Waived |
0 points |
No plates on vehicle |
$100 |
0 points |
Unregistered vehicle (MISD) |
$275 |
0 points |
Expired plate beyond 10 days |
$65 |
0 points |
Expired plate within 10 days |
$50 |
0 points |
Improper plate (MISD) |
$295 |
0 points |
Improper display of plate |
$100 |
0 points |
Violation of graduated license |
$100 |
2 points |
Failure to display graduated license |
$100 |
0 points |
No valid license on person |
$300 |
0 points |
|
Waived |
0 points |
Expired license |
$235 |
2 points |
|
$135 |
2 points |
Drove while license not valid (failure to pay reinstatement fee) |
$225 |
2 points |
Drove without proper endorsement |
$275 |
2 points |
Drove without a trailer plate |
$225 |
0 points |
Drove without corrective lenses |
$225 |
2 points |
Lights
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Failure to dim |
$100 |
2 points |
Driving without headlights |
$100 |
2 points |
Miscellaneous
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Improper backing |
$125 |
0 points |
Improper load/towing |
$100 |
2 points |
Excessive noise |
$100 |
0 points |
Unattended vehicle |
$100 |
0 points |
Motorcycle - Moped
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
On sidewalk |
$80 |
2 points |
2 or more on moped |
$80 |
0 points |
No helmet |
$100 |
0 points |
No moped license (MISD) |
$225 |
0 points |
No cycle endorsement |
$225 |
2 points |
No Proof of Insurance
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
If proof is shown within 10 days |
$25 |
0 points |
Without proof |
$135 |
0 points |
Obstructed Vision
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Obstructed vision |
$125 |
2 points |
Overtaking/Passing
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Posted hill/curve |
$240 |
3 points |
Right, where prohibited |
$125 |
3 points |
Following too close |
$150 |
3 points |
Parking
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Improperly parking in handicapped space |
$135 |
0 points |
Roadway (hazard) |
$75 |
0 points |
Improper parking |
$50 |
0 points |
Seatbelt
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Failure to use seatbelt |
$65 |
0 points |
Child restraint |
$85 |
0 points |
Speeding
Non freeway exceeding speed limit
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
1 to 5 mph over |
$125 |
1 point |
6 to 10 mph over |
$160 |
2 points |
11 to 15 mph over |
$190 |
3 points |
16 mph and over |
$240 |
4 points |
Freeway exceeding speed limit
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
1 to 5 mph over |
$125 |
0 points |
6 to 10 mph over |
$160 |
1 point |
11 to 15 mph over |
$190 |
2 points |
16 to 25 mph |
$240 |
3 points |
26 mph and over |
$240 | 4 points |
Construction Zone Speed
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
1 to 5 mph over |
$135 |
3 points |
6 to 10 mph over |
$180 |
3 points |
11 to 15 mph over |
$210 |
4 points |
16 mph and over |
$240 |
5 points |
Basic Speed
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Too fast for conditions, failure to stop in assured clear distance |
$125 |
2 points |
Texting While Driving
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Texting while driving |
$240 |
0 points |
Turns & Signals
Violation |
Fine |
Points |
---|---|---|
Drove through median |
$125 |
2 points |
Improper turn on red |
$125 |
2 points |
Failure to signal and/or observe |
$125 |
2 points |
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Traffic Division
Physical Address
100 E State Street
Suite 3400
St. Johns, MI 48879
Phone: : 989-224-5151Fax: : 989-224-5154
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Phones open until 5 p.m.
Civil filings must be made by 4:30 p.m.