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FINE PAYMENT

 

YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT ON THE COURT DATE AND TIME LISTED ON YOUR COMPLAINT IF:

  • Any violation code on your complaint does not appear in one of the three following Fine/Sanction Schedules, or
  • Your complaint was issued as a result of an accident involving death or serious physical injury.

An on-line payment option will be available after you receive your reminder notice with your case number in the mail.

To make your payment using a credit/debit card call 602-262-6421, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except legal holidays.

To pay a fine by mail, complete the information on the detachable flap of the envelope provided with your complaint.  If using your own envelope, please enclose a copy of the complaint.  Send your payment to the following address:

Phoenix Municipal Court
P.O. Box 25650
Phoenix, Arizona 85002-9923

Listed in the fine/sanction schedule below are the violation codes with fine amounts.  Mandatory state surcharges are included in the fine amounts.  After you determine the amount required for each charge you are paying, you must add a Court Technology Enhancement Fee of $27.45 to your payment.  If payment is not received by the court date indicated on your complaint, a $20 Court fee per case plus an additional $40 on each civil non-parking charge will also be due.

On the following fine schedule, a violation code written in red indicates the violation is eligible for the Defensive Driving Program.

If your complaint includes a violation of A.R.S. 28-645A3A, 28-647.1, 28-2532A, 28-3169A, 28-4135A-C, or
28-907A please see additional information below the fine/sanction schedule.

Important: If your traffic charge is marked as a civil violation and you fail to choose one of your plea options, fail to appear on any of your assigned court dates, or fail to comply with the sentencing requirements of the Hearing Officer/Judge, a default judgment of responsible will be entered against you, sanction will be imposed, and the Motor Vehicle Department will be notified that you are in default.

MVD will suspend your driver license and your privilege to drive.  If your driver license is suspended as the result of a default judgment, you will have to pay the fine in full as well as additional fees to have your driving privilege reinstated.

If you drive while your license is suspended, you will be subject to serious criminal penalties.

If your traffic charge or formal citation or complaint is marked as a criminal violation and you fail to choose from one of your plea options, fail to appear on any of your assigned court dates, or fail to comply with the sentencing requirements, a warrant will be issued for your arrest.

Failure to pay fines, fees and/or restitution, or failure to comply with the payment schedule, will subject you to further court proceedings and possible sanctions for non-compliance which may include the interception of your Arizona tax refunds or lottery winnings, as well as preventing the re-registration of your vehicle(s) in Arizona. In the event that the Court is required to refer your account for outside collection, the cost of collection will be added to all balances referred, and your account will be reported to a credit bureau.

FINE/SANCTION SCHEDULE
CIVIL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

These amounts apply to violations cited on or after January 1, 2012.

Violation Code

 

Pay by
Court Date

Pay after
Court Date

  28-448A

Not changing name and/or address for driver license

$153

$193

28-644A1

Disobeying Traffic Control Device

$184

$224

28-645A2

Crossing gore area

 

 

28-645A3A (see below)

Failure to stop/remain stopped for red light

$243

$283

28-645A2

 

 

 

28-645A3B and 28-645A3C

 

$184

$224

  28-645A3D

Pedestrian crossing against red light

$153

$193

  28-646A2 and 28-646B

 

$153

$193

28-647.1 (see below) and 28-647.2

 

$184

$224

28-651

Use of Private Property to Avoid Traffic Control Device(s)

$184

$224

28-701A (under the limit – 9 mph over)

Speeding

$184

$224

(10-15 mph over)

Speeding

$194

$234

(16-20 mph over)

Speeding

$214

$244

(21 + mph over)
If not eligible for Defensive Driving Program, must appear in Court.

Excessive Speed

If not eligible for Defensive Driving Program, must appear in Court.

 

  28-702.01A (56-65 mph)

Waste of finite resource

$67

$107

28-702.01C (66 mph +)

Speed greater than 65 on 55 highway

$184

$224

28-704A thru 28-706B

 

$184

$224

28-721A thru 28-736B

 

$184

$224

28-737A

Driving in HOV lane with too few passengers

$408

$448

28-751 thru 28-776A

 

$184

$224

28-792A and 28-792B

 

$184

$224

  28-793A thru 28-793C

 

$153

$193

  28-796A thru 28-796C

 

$153

$193

28-797H and 28-797I

Speeding in a school zone

$262

$302

  28-813A thru 28-815B

 

$153

$193

28-815D

Park/Stop/Stand in bicycle lane

$184

$224

  28-816 thru 28-817C

 

$153

$193

28-851A thru 28-856.3

 

$184

$224

28-857A

Fail to stop at School Bus signal

$497

$537

28-891A thru 28-897

 

$184

$224

28-903A thru 28-904A

 

$184

$224

  28-907A (see below)

Child passenger restraint required

$132

$172

  28-909A1 thru 28-909B

Failure to use seat belts (Front/Back seats)

$58

$98

  28-921A1A thru 28-954E

 

$153

$193

  28-955A thru 28-955.01B

 

$224

$264

  28-956 thru 28-965

 

$153

$193

  28-966C thru 28-981.2

 

$153

$193

  28-1098A and 28-1098B

 

$184

$224

  28-2008 thru 28-2060E

 

$153

$193

  28-2152C

Registering vehicle outside of county of residence

$223

$263

  28-2153A thru 28-2153B2

 

$153

$193

  28-2158C

No registration in vehicle

$153

$193

  28-2164.3

Failure to obtain commercial registration

$153

$193

  28-2322

Foreign plate requirement violation

$592

Warrant

  28-2354A1 thru 28-2354B3

 

$153

$193

  28-2532A (see below)

No proof of current registration

$589

$629

  28-3151A thru 28-3157B3

Driver License requirements

$153

$193

  28-3169A (see below)

No legible driver license in possession

$153

$193

  28-3174D thru 28-3174E

 

$177

$217

  28-3475

Permit unauthorized person to drive

$153

$193

  28-4135A thru 28-4135C

 

(see below)

  28-4139A

Displaying plate suspended for mandatory insurance

$497

$537

  28-4625A thru 28-4631

 

$153

Warrant

  28-4663A1 thru 28-4663B

 

$153

$193

  28-5008C

Failure to destroy temporary plates more than 45 days old

$184

Warrant

36-43 thru 36-57.01

 

$184

$224

  36-57.02D

Violating residential traffic control devices

$86

$126

36-58

Use of private property to avoid traffic control device(s)

$184

$224

  36-59

Refusal to obey Police/Fire Official

$153

$193

36-60 and 36-61

 

$184

$224

  36-62

Driving on non-dust proof lot

$184

$224

  36-63

Driving on sidewalk

$184

$224

  36-64A thru 36-64D

 

$184

$224

36-65

Following fire truck within 300 feet

$184

$224

  36-66 thru 36-72

 

$153

$193

  36-74 thru 36-75

 

$153

$193

  36-77 thru 36-78

 

$153

$193

  36-79 thru 36-81

 

$184

$224

  36-86 thru 36-88.03

 

$184

$224

  36-90 thru 36-131

 

$153

$193

A.R.S. 28-645A3A & 28-647.1 – State law requires all persons who are found responsible for a red light or flashing red light violation to attend and successfully complete Traffic Survival School (TSS).  If you are required to attend TSS, you will receive notice from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) at your last address on file with MVD.

A.R.S. 28-3321 – JUVENILE WITH MOVING VIOLATION – State law requires any person under the age of eighteen who holds a driver’s permit or license and is found responsible for a moving traffic violation as a first time offense to attend and successfully complete Traffic Survivor School (TSS). If you are required to attend TSS, you will receive notice from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) at your last address on file with MVD.

A.R.S. 28-2532A – NO PROOF OF CURRENT REGISTRATION – Submit proof of current Arizona registration with payment.  The fine will be reduced to $132.  You must add a Court Technology Enhancement Fee of $27.45 to your payment.

A.R.S. 28-3169A – NO LEGIBLE DRIVER LICENSE IN POSSESSION – Submit proof of driver license valid on date and time of violation; charge may be dismissed.

A.R.S. 28-4135 A thru C – NO PROOF OF INSURANCE – Submit proof of insurance if your vehicle was insured on the date and time of violation for a possible dismissal of the charge.  You can mail proof of insurance to the Court at:

Phoenix Municipal Court
P.O. Box 25650
Phoenix, Arizona 85002-9923
Or fax to :602-534-3628, or scan and e-mail to: mailbox.phxcrt@phoenix.gov

If found responsible, the charge carries a fine ranging from $955 to $1870 and a driver license/vehicle registration suspension ranging from 3 months to 12 months.  MVD will notify you of the suspension start/end dates by mail at your last address on file with MVD.
You may mail, fax, or e-mail proof of insurance if your vehicle was insured on the date and time the complaint was issued for POSSIBLE dismissal of charge IF proof is received before the court appearance time on your complaint.
If you have NOT had a prior conviction of A.R.S. 28-4135 within the past 24 month or NOT MORE THAN ONE such conviction within the past 36 months, you can be considered for a reduced fine and waiver of license plate and vehicle registration suspensions by the Court.  Note: these timeframes are calculated from violation date to violation date.  When you appear in Court, you must bring:
(1)        proof of purchase of six (6) months current insurance.  The proof you submit may be verified with your insurance company by the Police Department.
(2)        a copy of your driving record from one of the AZ Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) offices.  On-line copies of your driving record will not be accepted by this Court.

A.R.S. 28-907A – CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT REQUIRED - If cited for this violation, you have two options:

  • Purchase a child passenger restraint system (not a booster seat) and mail the receipt indicating the date and time of purchase after the complaint was issued and the fine may be reduced to $0.  The receipt must be received by the Court prior to your scheduled court date.
  • Complete a CAPP class (see below) and mail, fax, email or bring the Class Completion Certificate to the Court on or before your court date for suspension of the fine.

Children are Priceless Passengers (CAPP)
 
CAPP is a voluntary program if you were:
  • Cited for not having a child seat safety seat in your vehicle.
  • Cited for not using the safety seat. You must take the seat to the class for inspection and certification of the seat.
   
Registration fee is $25 for the 2-hour class, payable by cash or money order. No child care is provided. No children are permitted in class.
   
To register, call one of the following providers:  
  • Banner Desert Medical Center/Del E. Webb
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Tempe Police Department
602 230-CARE
480 342-0300
602 546-CAPP
602 406-2277 or 1-877-602-4111 Toll Free
480 350-8376
   

Defensive Driving Program (DDP)

The Defensive Driving Program is a diversion program that can be completed for dismissal of one eligible charge on your Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • A violation code on your complaint matches one in red on the fine/sanction schedule.
  • Your charge was not issued as the result of an accident involving death or serious physical injury.
  • Your charge has not already been paid or set for a trial/hearing.
  • You have not attended a Defensive Driving Program for dismissal of a traffic charge received within the past two years (violation date to violation date).
  • You do not hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Advantages:

  • You will not have to go to court for this one charge.
  • This charge will be dismissed upon meeting the requirement of the DDP provider.
  • No points will be assessed against your driver license.

Requirements for DDP:

  • Register for a class.  For a listing of the schools that you can attend, visit the Supreme Court website at: azdrive.com or call 1-888-334-5565.
  • If you want to take the Defensive Driving Class in another state, you must first contact an Arizona Supreme Court Certified School to coordinate your enrollment.
  • Complete the class at least 7 calendar days before your scheduled court appearance. The school will notify the Court of your class completion.
  • For any additional charges written on the same Complaint, you must take appropriate action by your scheduled court date.

To confirm receipt of any correspondence submitted please contact the Court at 602-262-6421.

Notice:  State law requires any person found responsible for a moving civil traffic violation, as a first time offense, who is under the age of eighteen and who holds a driver permit or license, to attend and successfully complete Traffic Survival School (TSS).  You will receive notice from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) at your last address on file with MVD.

MOTOR CARRIER/COMMERCIAL VEHICLE VIOLATIONS

Listed below are VIOLATION CODES from The Code of Federal Regulations.
On your complaint, these are cited as A.R.S. d28-5204R17.5.202.(+violation code) or d28-5204R17.5.209.(+violation code).  Fine amounts shown apply if paid on or before your court date.  A $27.45 Court Technology Enhancement Fee must be added to the total amount being paid.
A warrant for your arrest will be issued for any criminal charge if you fail to pay or appear in Court by the court date listed on your complaint.

FINE/SANCTION SCHEDULE 
MOTOR CARRIER
These amounts apply to violations cited on or after January 1, 2012.
* Equipment Violation Codes(s) may be cited as criminal or civil offense.

 

Violation Code

 

Pay by
Court Date

Qualification of Drivers

 

 

391.11

Unqualified driver

$546

391.15

Disqualified driver

$592

391.41

No medical certificate in possession or physically unqualified driver

$224

Driving of Motor Vehicles

 

 

392.2

Failure to obey state/local law

$270

392.7

Failure to inspect equipment

$270

392.9

Unsafe loading

$408

392.10

Failure to stop at a railroad crossing

$270

392.16

Failure to utilize seat belt

$132

392.22A,B

Failure to use emergency signals

$270

Equipment*

 

 

390.21

Required vehicle markings

$132

393.1

Allowing driver to operate a vehicle not equipped as required

$270

393.9 - 393.33

Inoperative or improper lamps, reflectors and/or electrical equipment

$270

393.41A - 393.51

Brake violations

$546

393.60

Cracked windshield or obstructions

$132

393.65

Fuel system

$270

393.67

Liquid fuel system

$497

393.70

Improper coupling or towing

$500

393.75 - 393.75F2

Unsafe tires

$270

393.76 - 393.80

Cab-internal and/or external systems

$178

393.81

Inoperative horn

$178

393.82

Inoperative speedometer

$224

393.86

Rear end protection

$270

393.87

Failure to flag load

$270

393.93 - 393.95

Seat belt and/or emergency safety equipment

$270

393.100 - 393.136

Cargo securement devices

$270

393.201 - 393.209

Frame, cab and/or body components

$270

Hours of Service

 

 

395.3

Exceeding maximum driving time (property)

$408

395.5

Exceeding maximum driving time (passenger)

$408

395.8

Failure to keep driver’s records of duty status

$408

395.8E

False log/duty status

$592

Inspection, Repair & Maintenance

 

 

396.3

Failure to inspect, repair and maintain vehicle

$270

396.7

Unsafe operations

$1420

396.17C

Periodic inspection

$270

Hazardous Materials Violations

 

 

172.202A

Improper description on shipping documents

$270

172.302 - 172.332

Failure to mark cargo tanks

$270

173.24

Releasing hazardous materials into environment

$1052

173.3

Packaging errors

$270

177.817

Shipping paper discrepancies

$497

177.823

Failure to properly mark or placard vehicle

$270

177.834

Failure to secure/brace load

$546

177.835

Failure to comply with explosives requirements

$546

177.840

Failure to secure compressed gas cylinders

$546

177.848

Prohibited transportation of hazardous materials

$1052

180.415

Failure to mark/retest inspection date on cargo tank

$270

397.5

Failure to attend vehicle containing explosives

$546

397.7

Parking of vehicle containing hazardous materials

$270

397.19C

Failure to have required documents when transporting explosives

$546

A.R.S. Title 28 Related to Motor Carrier/Commercial Vehicles

 

 

28-958.01

Mud flaps

$153

28-1098B

Vehicle load covering

$224

28-1104C

Failure to carry permit or violate terms of permit

$497

28-1142A

Operating without a permit

$497

PARKING VIOLATIONS

Listed below are VIOLATION CODES from the Phoenix City Code.
If your complaint includes no violation other than a parking violation, the $27.45 Court Technology Enhancement Fee is not required.
You may take a $20 discount on the parking fine if your payment is received at the Court within 21 days from the violation date.

FINE/SANCTION SCHEDULE
PARKING VIOLATIONS
These amounts apply to violations cited on or after January 1, 2012.

Phoenix City Code
(PCC)

 

Violation Description

Total Amount
Due

Total
Less $20
Discount

15-503.6.1

Blocking fire lane

$86

$66

*24-51B1

City Park - Parking/standing less than ten feet from parking areas

105

$95

*24-51B2

City Park – Parking/standing ten feet or more from parking areas

196

176

36-134 1-.4 and 36-134.6-.15

Other Prohibited Parking (see next page for subsections)

70

50

36-134.5

Parking within fifteen feet of fire hydrant

86

66

36-135

Parking on paved part of road

70

50

36-136

Parking to impede traffic

70

50

36-137

Alley parking

70

50

36-138

Parking to display or work on vehicle

70

50

36-139

Parking in or on median

70

50

36-140A

Parking truck, trailer, bus, other vehicle in excess of 3/4 ton in a residential zone

288

268

36-142

Wrong direction parallel parking and eighteen-inch rule

70

50

36-143

Disobeying angle parking markings

70

50

*36-144A

Parking on private property or driveway

132

112

*36-145A

Parking on non-dust free/unpaved lot

288

268

36-146

Overtime limit parking – signed area

70

50

36-147

Forty-eight (48) hour continuous parking on public right-of-way

70

50

*36-148A

Parking on restricted/posted lot

132

112

*36-149

Disabled parking/blocking access: Subsections A, B, and C

288

268

*36-149D

Altered/counterfeit placard

562

542

*36-149.01

Blocking wheelchair curb access ramps

269

249

36-150

Failure to use emergency brake

70

50

36-151

Green curb parking / 30 minute violation

70

50

36-152A

Improper parking by bus or taxi

70

50

36-152B

Bus, taxi parking in Red curb or No Parking zone

70

50

36-152C

Parking in taxi zone

70

50

36-153

Parking in freight loading zone

70

50

36-154A

Failure to put money in meter

70

50

36-154B

Red (expired) meter

70

50

36-154C

Motorcycle at Red meter

70

50

36-155

Parking over time limit at meter

70

50

36-156A

Improper parking position at meter

70

50

36-156B

Motorcycle not parked within one space

70

50

36-156C

More than 4 motorcycles in one parking space

70

50

*36-161A

Inoperable vehicle parked/visible on residential property

132

112

*36-161B

Unregistered vehicle parked/visible on residential property

132

112

*36-162A

Inoperable vehicle parked on right-of-way

132

112

*36-162B

Unregistered vehicle parked on right-of-way

132

112

*36-401.1

Violate posted parking regulations in light rail area

105

85

*36-401.2

Pickup/drop off passenger/park in light rail area

105

85

*36.401.3

Block walkway, fire lane, parking space, traffic lane light rail area

105

85

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