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California Speeding Ticket Calculator (2026): How Much Is Your Ticket?
On California's 2026 statewide bail schedule, a first-offense speeding ticket costs $234 for 1–15 mph over, $363 for 16–25 mph over and $486 for 26 mph or more over the limit. A conviction that adds a DMV point can raise your insurance rates. How much depends on your insurer and your driving record.
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Enter the posted limit and the speed on your ticket to see the total from the Judicial Council's 2026 bail schedule, with each fee listed.
How much is a speeding ticket in California in 2026?
The table shows the base fine and total for each row of the Judicial Council's 2026 Speed Chart, plus the separate over 100 mph charge. Each Speed Chart row adds 1 DMV point. Your court notice shows the exact amount.
| Speed over the limit | Base fine | Total | DMV points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–15 mph over | $35 | $234 | 1 |
| 16–25 mph over | $70 | $363 | 1 |
| 26+ mph over | $100 | $486 | 1 |
| Over 100 mph (separate charge, VC 22348(b)) | $200 | $896 | 2 |
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This calculator shows statewide schedule totals for general information only. It is not legal advice, and TicketClear is not a law firm.
Common speeding ticket examples (2026)
First-offense totals from the Judicial Council's 2026 statewide schedule, by speed limit. Your county may add local amounts, and your court notice shows the exact amount.
65 mph zone
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mph in a 65 mph zone10 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 80 mph in a 65 mph zone15 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 85 mph in a 65 mph zone20 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 90 mph in a 65 mph zone25 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 95 mph in a 65 mph zone30 mph over · 26+ mph row | $486 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 100 mph in a 65 mph zone35 mph over · 26+ mph row | $486 | 1 | Can qualify |
70 mph zone
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mph in a 70 mph zone10 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 85 mph in a 70 mph zone15 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 90 mph in a 70 mph zone20 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 95 mph in a 70 mph zone25 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 100 mph in a 70 mph zone30 mph over · 26+ mph row | $486 | 1 | Can qualify |
55 mph zone
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 mph in a 55 mph zone10 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 70 mph in a 55 mph zone15 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 75 mph in a 55 mph zone20 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 80 mph in a 55 mph zone25 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
45 mph zone
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 mph in a 45 mph zone10 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 60 mph in a 45 mph zone15 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 65 mph in a 45 mph zone20 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
35 mph zone
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 mph in a 35 mph zone10 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 50 mph in a 35 mph zone15 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 55 mph in a 35 mph zone20 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
25 mph zone
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 mph in a 25 mph zone10 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 40 mph in a 25 mph zone15 mph over · 1–15 mph row | $234 | 1 | Can qualify |
| 45 mph in a 25 mph zone20 mph over · 16–25 mph row | $363 | 1 | Can qualify |
Over 100 mph
| Example | Statewide total | DMV points | Traffic school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 100 mph, any speed limitSeparate charge, VC 22348(b) | $896 | 2 | Not allowed |
Traffic school
For a one-point ticket, the court can let you complete a DMV-licensed traffic school, and the DMV then keeps that conviction confidential and adds no point, but only for one conviction in any 18-month period, and the conviction is not kept confidential if you hold a commercial driver's license (Vehicle Code 42005, 1808.7). You still pay a fee equal to the total bail plus a $49 fee, a DMV monitoring fee and any court traffic assistance program fee (Vehicle Code 42007, 42007.1(a)), and the school charges separately for the course.
How California Speeding Ticket Fines Work
The amount on your citation is the base fine, not the total you owe. California law adds state and county penalty assessments, a 20% state surcharge and flat court fees to every base fine. The Judicial Council publishes a statewide schedule each year with the total for each violation.
How a $35 base fine becomes $234
Under the 2026 schedule: base fine $35 + state penalty $40 + county penalty $28 + court construction $20 + DNA fund $20 + 20% surcharge $7 + emergency medical services $8 + court operations $40 + conviction assessment $35 + night court $1 = $234.
Penalty assessments are charged per $10 of base fine (or part of $10), but the flat fees add $76 to every ticket. That is why a small fine grows by a bigger share than a large one: there is no single multiplier.
Common totals (2026 schedule, first offense)
| Violation | Base fine | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–15 mph overVC 22350 | $35 | $234 |
| Speeding, 16–25 mph overVC 22350 | $70 | $363 |
| Speeding, 26+ mph overVC 22350 | $100 | $486 |
Over 100 mph is a separate charge (VC 22348(b)): the schedule lists a $200 base fine and a $896 total, and the law allows a fine of up to $500 on a first violation. TicketClear does not prepare documents for this charge.
County differences
The schedule totals assume the maximum county penalties. Each court may adjust its schedule to its own county’s assessments, courts without night or weekend sessions leave out the $1 night court fee, and some courts add their own assessments. Penal Code 1463.28 lets 30 counties exceed the totals. Your notice shows the exact amount.
DMV points and insurance
A conviction that adds a DMV point can raise your insurance rates. How much depends on your insurer and your driving record.
Trial by Written Declaration
Vehicle Code §40902 lets you contest a traffic infraction by mail with a Trial by Written Declaration. Courts usually ask you to pay the bail when you file; if you paid bail and the judge rules against you, it is generally applied to the fine, and if the citation is dismissed, it is refunded. If you file online through MyCitations, the court cannot require bail up front unless it makes express findings in your case (Gov. Code 68645.4).
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