Palm Beach County traffic ticket costs (2026): West Palm Beach fines by violation
In Palm Beach County, which includes West Palm Beach, a 10–14 mph speeding ticket totals $206, an officer-written red-light citation $264, and a seatbelt or no-proof-of-insurance ticket $116, per the Palm Beach County Clerk's published schedule (verified Oct 25, 2026). Paying after 30 days adds $16.
Last updated Oct 25, 2026 · Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Not legal advice. The amount on your citation or clerk notice controls.
- Speeding 10–14 over
- $206
- Red-light citation
- $264
- Seatbelt / no insurance
- $116
- Late after 30 days
- +$16
How much are traffic tickets in Palm Beach County?
Totals from the Palm Beach County Clerk include the fine, state court costs and county costs. Texting tickets have no specific line on the schedule, so check your ticket.
| Violation | Base fine | State minimum | Palm Beach County total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speeding 6–9 mph over | $25 | $91 | $131 |
| Speeding 10–14 mph over | $100 | $166 | $206 |
| Speeding 15–19 mph over | $150 | $216 | $256 |
| Speeding 20–29 mph over | $175 | $241 | $281 |
| Speeding 30+ mph over | $250 | $316 | $356* |
| Red-light citation written by an officer | $158 | $224 | $264 |
| School zone 1–5 mph over | $50 | $116 | $156* |
| School zone 6–9 mph over | $50 | $116 | $156 |
| School zone 10–14 mph over | $200 | $266 | $306 |
| School zone 15–19 mph over | $300 | $366 | $406 |
| School zone 20–29 mph over | $350 | $416 | $456 |
| School zone 30+ mph over | $500 | $566 | $606 |
| No proof of insurance (nonmoving) | $30 | $76 | $116 |
| Expired tag, 6 months or less (nonmoving) | $30 | $76 | $116 |
| Seatbelt violation (nonmoving) | $30 | $76 | $116 |
| Child restraint violation (moving) | $60 | $126 | $166 |
| Texting while driving, 1st offense (nonmoving) | $30 | $76 | Check your ticket |
| Texting while driving, 2nd within 5 years (moving) | $60 | $126 | Check your ticket |
State minimum = base fine + state costs (s.318.18). * Palm Beach: 30+ mph over is listed "unless a court appearance is required"; school zone 1–9 mph over is listed together. Verified Oct 25, 2026.
How much does Palm Beach County add?
Palm Beach County totals run $40 above the state minimum on every line we checked. The state part is $66 for chapter 316 moving violations and $46 for nonmoving ones (s.318.18). The clerk does not break the county part down, so we show only totals.
What about fines that aren't on the clerk's schedule?
- Red-light camera notice: $158 flat statewide, no points.
- School-zone speed camera: $100 flat.
- First DUI: no clerk publishes a DUI schedule; our statewide estimate is on the DUI page.
- Driving with a suspended license: criminal fines are capped by state law and set by the judge.
- Fishing without a license: $50 + the license statewide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a speeding ticket in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach tickets are paid through the Palm Beach County Clerk: 6–9 mph over is $131, 10–14 over $206, 15–19 over $256, 20–29 over $281 and 30+ over $356.
Why are Palm Beach County tickets higher than the state minimum?
The county adds its own court costs. Palm Beach County totals run $40 above the state minimum on every line we checked. The clerk does not itemize that part.
What is the late fee on a Palm Beach County ticket?
$16 if you pay after 30 days (s.318.18(8)(a)). The clerk lists it.
Sources
- Section 318.18, Florida Statutes (2026): amount of penalties, court costs and fees (verified Oct 25, 2026)
- Palm Beach County Clerk: traffic violation fees (verified Oct 25, 2026)
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026 · Next review: Jan 15, 2027 · Download CSV (fine totals) · Methodology
Not legal advice. The amount on your citation or clerk notice controls.