Traffic Violations Bureau Schedule and Fines

A current list of violations, fines for each violation, and their code provisions.

Speeding

Violations Code Provisions Fines*
Not in excess of 19 mph over the posted zone 17.10.010 $75
Exceeding reasonable speed 17.10.020 $75
Impeding the flow of traffic (too slow speed) 17.20.050 & 17.10.060 $75

Traffic Signs, Signals and Radio Markings

Violations

 Code Provisions

Fines*

Fail to yield right of way to vehicle after making stop at stop sign 17.08.050 (A) $75
Disobeyed stop sign (School, playground, Church, Major and All Others 17.08.090 & 17.08.100 $75
Disobeyed electric signal 17.08.130 $75
Disobeyed flasing red signal 17.08.150 (A) $75
Disobeyed "slow-caution" sign 17.08.150 $75
Failing to oberve yield right-of-way signs 17.08.050 $75
Disobeyed other traffic control signals and devices 17.08.020 $75
Disregarding flashing amber signal 17.08.150 $75

Turning Movements

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failed to yield right of way to pedestrian or vehicle when
making right turn after stop on red
17.08.130 $75
Improper right turn-failure to stop at stop light   $75
Prohibited "U" turn 17.12.020 $75
Improper left turn/right turn 17.17.010 $75

Right of Way Vehicles

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failing to reduce speed and yield at intersection 17.10.020 $75
Failing to stop emerging from alley or driveway 17.16.140 $50
Failing to yeild emerging from alley or driveway 17.16.140 $50
Failing to give way upon hearing horn of overtaking vehicle 17.16.110 (2) $50
Failing to yeild to emergecny vehicles 17.14.030 $100
Blocking Intersection (even with signal) 17.10.050 & 17.24.070 ( C)(W) $50

Wrong Side of Wrong Way

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Wrong direction on one-way street 17.08.60 $75
Fail to keep to right (left side of roadway) 17.16.100 $75
Driving wrong side of divided street or highway 17.16.100 $150

Signal Intention

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failed to signal before turning 17.16.150 $75
Failed to signal for slowing and/or stopping 17.16.150 (3) $75
Improper signal 17.16.150 $75

Passing or Overtaking

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Improper lane usage-weaving 17.16.120 $75
Passing or overtaking stopped school bus 17.16.190 $150

Violations Against Pedestrians

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failing to yeild right-of-way to pedestrian at electric signal when making right or left turn 17.20.050 & 17.20.090 $100
Failing to give right-of-way to pedestrian in crosswalks 17.20.090 $100
Failing to yield right-of -way to pedestrian after making stop at stop sign 17.20.050 $100
Passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian 17.20.020 $150

Pedestrian Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Disobeyed traffic officers' signals 17.20.010 $75
Disobeyed traffic control signals and devices in walk light 17.20.010 $75
Crossing street other than in crosswalk in central traffic district 17.20.040 $75
Crossing at a place other than crosswalk 17.20.030 $75

Bicycle and Motorcycle Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

No lights at night 17.32.090 & 17.36.070 $75
Failure to obey police officers' direction 17.06.020 $100
Failure to observe traffic signals, signs, devices 17.36.020 $75

License Plate Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Obstructed state license plate 17.52.070, 17.52.290 & 17.52.300 $50
Exceeding authorized weight of license (weight to be determined by issuing officer) 17.30.030 $75 plus 10/lb over limit
Operating a motor vehicle without valid and proper license plates 17.52.270 & 17.52.290 $50
with proof   $10.00 fixed
No state vehicle license 17.52.290, 17.92.290, 17.92.270 & 17.92.300 $50
with proof    
Improper vehicle registration (failed to transfer plates) 17.52.140 $50
with proof of transfer   $10

License Violations (Operator and Chauffeur, Etc.)

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Using an operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit issued to someone else 17.52.270 (E) $100
Ledning an operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit to someone else 17.52.270 (G) $100
Displayed canceled, revoked, suspended, fictitious or fraudulently altered operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit 17.52.270 (F) $100
Failed to heed restricitons on drivers license 17.52.270 (H) $100
Failed to carry or display operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit 17.52.270 (K) $50
No chauffeur license 17.52.270 (A) (B) $250
Operating a motorcycle/motor scooter/motor bike wihtout an operator or chauffeur license indication - motorcycle qualified 17.582.270 ( C ) $100
Lending a motorcycle ot someone without an operator or chauffeur license indicating motorcycle qualified 17.16.350 & 17.52.270 (J) $75
Allowing an unauthorized person to operate one's motor vehicle 17.52.270 (M) $75
Failure to surrender revoked, suspended, or canceled operator or chauffeur license or instruction permit 17.52.270 (N) $150

Certificate of Inspection Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failed to display a valid certification of inspection 17.52.310 $50
with proof of certificate   $10

Load Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failed to properly secure a vehicle load 17.52.330 (A) (B) $100
Driving with more than three persons over 16 in front seat (overcrowding) 17.16.070 $150
Driving overloaded vehicle 17.16.080 $150

Equipment Violations/Traffic Rules

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Operating a motor vehicle isplyaing a red light (not an emergency vehicle or school bus) 17.14.010 $75
Operating a motor vehicle with Auxiliary lamps or spot lamps which when lighted are not substantially white, yellow or amber 17.52.350 $75
Operating a motor vehicle with headlamps which are not substantially white 17.52.350 $75
Driving with other equipment defects (specify) 17.32.010 $50
Excessive emissions 17.31.050 $50
Defective muffler 17.32.050 $50
No rear vision mirror 17.32.060 $50
Unnecessary noise by use of horn, siren , bells or gongs 17.32.090 $50
Excessive or unnecessary noise 17.163.180 $75
Defective windshield 17.32.020 & 17.32.110 $50
Unnecessary and loud noise by vehicles overloaded or in disrepair 17.32.040 $50
Defective brakes for auto or motorcycle 17.32.100 $50
No red flag on projecting load (daytime) 17.16.160 $75
Driving over fire hose 17.16.101 $100
Driving with glaring headlights 17.16.410 $75
No headlights 17.16.400 and 17.32.070 $75
One headlight 17.32.070 $75
No tail light 17.32.080 $75
Unilluminated state license plate 17.32.080 $75
No stop light or signal when stopping 17.16.150 (D) $50
Excessive noise (radio) 17.16.180 $100
No child restraint 17.82.030 $25
No seat belt 17.84.030 $10

Commercial Vehicle Violations

 Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Failed to display name/address/gross weight on commercial motor vehicle 17.52.340 $75
Commercial vehicle over 24,000 lbs in downtown area (unless loading, unloading or servicing 17.68.010 $100

Miscellaneous Violations

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Following another vehicle too closely 17.16.130 $75
Improper backing up 17.16.050 $75
Driving over sidewalk 17.16.040 $150
Following emergency apparatus (fire/police) 17.14.040 $150
Driving through funeral procession 17.16.020 $75
Alighting from parked vehicle on "traffic side" in a careless manner 17.16.060 $50
Private vehicle operated on Locust Street between Broadway and 11th Street from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays 17.16.020 $75

Other Miscellaneous Non-Hazardous Conditions

Violations

Code Provisions

Fines*

Interference with official traffic control device 17.08.180 $75
Littering street with debris (from a vehicle) 11.18.070 $50
Taxi soliciting patronage 17.16.200 $50
Truck in prohibited area   $75
Unattended vehicle (motor runnig, ignition unlocked or ignition with keys left in) 17.16.210 $50
Rubbish or bulk hauling vehicle in motion with contents uncovered 17.52.330 $150
Rubbish or bulk hauling vehicle without suitable cover and/or tailgate 17.52.330 $150
Permitted load to fall and remain on street/roadway 17.52.330

$250

*Court costs are not included in these Fines.

Did you notice an error? Is there information that you expected to find on this page, but didn't? Let us know below, and we'll work on it.

Was this page helpful?



Comments are helpful!
500 character limit

Feedback is anonymous.