Civil Infractions & Traffic Tickets
How to Make Payments
The District Court does not take credit card payments over the phone. Restitution and bond can only be made with cash or US drawn money orders.
Online
Pay online by credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
In-Person
Pay at the Court via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover), check/money order, or cash
Make US-drawn checks or US Money Orders payable to the 53rd District Court
How to Contest a Traffic Ticket
If you wish to contest a civil infraction traffic ticket and schedule an Informal Hearing, you can call (517) 548-1000. The civil infraction ticket must have been issued less than 10 days.
Fine & Cost Schedule
Fees are approximate and subject to change.
Alcohol
DNR
Drivers License
Driving
Equipment
Insurance, Plates & Registration
Marine
Motorcycle, Moped & Bicycle
Parking
Speeding
Alcohol Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person u/21 Purchase/Consume/Possess Liq (MIP) | Mandatory Appearance | 0 | M |
| Open Intoxicants in Vehicle/Driver (257.624a) | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Open Intoxicants in Vehicle/Passenger (257.624a) | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Person u/21 Transport/Possess in Vehicle/Driver (257.624b) | Mandatory Appearance | 2 | M |
| Person u/21 Transport/Possess in Vehicle/Passenger (257.624b) | Mandatory Appearance | 2 | M |
| Furnish Tobacco to Minor | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Tobacco Use by Minor | $400.00 | 0 | M |
DNR Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmobile on Road | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| No Snowmobile Registration | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Improper/ fail to display decal on snowmobile | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Fail to obtain Trail Permit | $120.00 | 0 | CI |
| No Snowmobile Helmet | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Fail to License ORV | $120.00 | 0 | CI |
| No ORV Helmet / Eyewear | $120.00 | 0 | CI |
| ORV on Roadway | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Recreational Trespass | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Possess Waterfowl – untagged/improper tag | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Uncased Bow in/upon Motor Vehicle | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Hunt Waterfowl before/after hours | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Hunt Waterfowl w/unplugged/unlawful firearm | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Take/hunt waterfowl out of season | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Failure to Wear Hunters Orange | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Trap/possess animal-No license in possession | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Hunt Small Game without License | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Use another/allow another to use License | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Transport/possess firearm/ammo – 5 day quiet period | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Fail to validate/attach kill tag | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Hunt deer with rifle in shotgun zone | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Possess/use lead shot to hunt waterfowl | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Hunt with firearm from raised platform | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Bait Deer in Closed Counties | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Use/possess untagged traps/tag requirement | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Violate rules related to snaring fox/coyote | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Unattended fish line/over 6 hooks or 3 lines | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Fail to exhibit fishing license | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Fish/possess fish – no license in possession | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| No Name/address on Tip Ups | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Glass in prohibited area | $120.00 | 0 | CI |
| Building fire except in designated areas | $120.00 | 0 | CI |
Drivers License Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Operators License in Possession | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| No Operators License in Possession, Proof within 10 days | $400 (If proof license valid at time of stop/shown W/I 10 day $75) | 0 | M |
| Expired License | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Fail to Change Address on License | $90.00 | 0 | CI |
| Fail to Change Address on License | $90.00 | 0 | CI |
| Allow Unlicensed Person to Drive | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| No Chauffeur’s License on Person | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| No Commercial Drivers License | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| License not Valid (Fail to Pay Reinstatement) | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Violation of Graduated License Permit | $95.00 | 2 | CI |
| No Cycle Endorsement | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Violation of Instruction Permit | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Violation of License Restrictions (Spec Equipment/Attachments) | $400.00 | 2 | M |
Driving Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Careless Driving | $200.00 | 3 | CI |
| Drove across Median | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Disobey Police Officer Directing Traffic | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Disobey School Crossing Guard | $400.00 | 3 | M |
| Drove without Corrective Lenses | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Disobey Stop Sign | $130.00 | 3 | CI |
| Disobey/Avoid Traffic Control Device | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Disobey Traffic Signal or Light | $130.00 | 3 | CI |
| Drag Racing | $400.00 | 4 | M |
| Drove Left of Center | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Drove without Due Care of Caution | $145.00 | 2 | CI |
| Drove Wrong Way on One Way Street | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Drove Wrong Side of Divided Highway | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Drove without Lights | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Dim Lights | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Improper Use of Lights/Unauthorized | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Signal or Observe | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Stop for School Bus | $500.00 | 3 | CI |
| Fail to Yield | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Yield to Pedestrian in Walkway | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Stop Assured Clear Distance | $170.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Stop/Yield Leaving Private Drive | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Fail to Stop at Railroad Crossing | $130.00 | 3 | CI |
| Disobey Railroad Crossing Gate | $130.00 | 3 | CI |
| Followed too Closely | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Illegal Entrance/Exit Highway | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Impeded Traffic | $200.00 | 0 | CI |
| Improper Passing or Overtaking | $130.00 | 3 | CI |
| Improper Lane Use | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Improper Turn | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Obstructed Vision or Control | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Prohibited Turn | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Refuse PBT | $210.00 | 0 | CI |
| Squealing Tires (Unsafe Start) | $200.00 | 0 | CI |
| Plowing Snow in Roadway | $150.00 | 0 | CI |
| Texting while Driving | $240.00 | 0 | CI |
| Person under 18 Riding in Back of Pickup | $170.00 | 2 | CI |
| Use of Cell phone by GDL 1 or 2 driver | $240.00 | 0 | CI |
| Violation of Basic Speed | $145.00 | 2 | CI |
| Violation of Child Restraint | $150.00 | 0 | CI |
| Violation of Seatbelt Law | $65.00 | 0 | CI |
Equipment Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defective Equipment | $200 (Waive Fines/Costs if Proof shown W/I 10 days-257.683 only)) | 0 | CI |
Insurance, Plates & Registration Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Proof of Insurance | $150.00 | 0 | CI |
| Proof Shown before Default Judgment-Valid at time of stop | $25.00 | 0 | CI |
| No Proof of Registration | $110.00 | 0 | CI |
| No Proof of Registration | $110.00 Waive Fines/Costs Proof W/I 10 days that was valid at stop | 0 | CI |
| Expired Plates/Registration | $110.00 | 0 | CI |
| Improper Display of Plates | $110.00 | 0 | CI |
Marine Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fail to Provide PFD – No life jacket | $110.00 | 0 | CI |
| Child under 6 years without Life Jacket | $110.00 | 0 | CI |
| No Lights on Boat | $145.00 | 0 | CI |
| Unregistered Watercraft – fail to display reg, numbers, decal | $120.00 | 0 | CI |
| Violation of 150′ Rule on PWC | $195.00 | 0 | CI |
| Riding on Gunwale; Improper Standing/Seating | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| No Horn | $145.00 | 0 | CI |
| No Fire Extinguisher | $145.00 | 0 | CI |
| Tow person on skis/tube w/o observer | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Violation of No Wake Speed | $145.00 | 0 | CI |
| Operate w/i 100′ of dock, raft, swim area o/ no wake speed | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Clockwise operation Violation | $400.00 | 0 | M |
| Fail to exhibit Marine Safety Certificate | $400.00 | 0 | M |
Motorcycle, Moped & Bicycle Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Moped License | $400.00 | 2 | M |
| Moped on Sidewalk or Limited Access Highway | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| 2 or more on a Moped | $130.00 | 0 | CI |
| Riding over 2 abreast | $130.00 | 2 | CI |
| Helmet Law Violation – Cycle | $200.00 | 0 | CI |
| No Eye Protection – Cycle | $200.00 | 0 | CI |
Parking Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited Parking | $100.00 | 0 | CI |
| Park in Fire Lane | $100.00 | 0 | CI |
| Handicapped Parking | $175.00 | 0 | CI |
| Improper Display of Handicap Permits | $20.00 | 0 | CI |
| Stop, Park, or Leave Vehicle on Highway | $100.00 | 0 | CI |
Speeding Fines
| Description | Fee or Action | Points | Civil Infraction (CI) or Misdemeanor (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 miles over limit | $145.00 | 1 | CI |
| 6-10 miles over limit | $145.00 | 2 | CI |
| 11-15 miles over limit | $155.00 | 3 | CI |
| 16-25 miles over limit | $170.00 | 4 | CI |
| 26+ miles over limit | $220.00 | 4 | CI |
| 1-5 miles over limit – limited access road | $145.00 | 0 | CI |
| 6-10 miles over limit – limited access road | $145.00 | 1 | CI |
| 11-15 miles over limit – limited access road | $155.00 | 2 | CI |
| 16-25 miles over limit – limited access road | $170.00 | 3 | CI |
| 26+ miles over limit – limited access road | $220.00 | 4 | CI |
| 1-5 miles over limit – Construction Zone | $179.00 | 3 | CI |
| 6-10 miles over limit – Construction Zone | $179.00 | 3 | CI |
| 11-15 miles over limit – Construction Zone | $192.00 | 4 | CI |
| 16-25 miles over limit – Construction Zone | $212.00 | 5 | CI |
| 26+ miles over limit – Construction Zone | $300.00 | 5 | CI |
| Fail to Drive Minimum Speed | $150.00 | 2 | CI |
Types of Infractions
The District Court handles the following types of infractions.
Traffic & Parking Civil
These infractions are traffic offenses not serious enough to be classified as crimes, but serious enough to deserve sanctions other than jail. They include minor traffic violations such as speeding and parking violations. The District Court where the violation occurred handles these matters.
Municipal Civil Infractions
These infractions are non-traffic civil infractions such as building code, nuisance, trail ways, dog, park, and curfew offenses that are violations of a local ordinance. The District Court where the violation occurred handles these matters.
State Civil Infractions
These are non-traffic civil infractions that are violations of a State law. The District Court where the violation occurred handles these matters.