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Hennepin Violations Bureau & Hearing Office

The Violations Bureau handles in-person fine payments and answers questions about tickets. Hearings Officers may talk with you about your ticket and give you options.

Fine Amounts

Look Up Fine(s) for a Citation

The most accurate way to find out your fine amount is to check online or talk to a court clerk. You can look up the fine amount for a citation (ticket) in our Citation Payment System. The total amount owed will include any late fees that apply. 
NOTE: It can take 20 days or more after a citation was issued before it is entered into the court’s system. If you get a message of "No Records Found," please check again in a few days. You can also call the Court Payment Center (Metro (651) 281-3219, Outside the metro 1 (800) 657-3611) to ask about fines, or click on the chat button above.

Common Fines for Hennepin County Citations with One Charge Only

Parking Violations

Prohibited parking location (MN Statute 169.34 & similar parking Ordinances): $37
Expired meter, snow emergency, street cleaning, etc: $42 (*$45 for offenses in Minneapolis)

Speeding Violations (offenses on or after January 21, 2016)

1-10 miles over the limit: $118
11-14 miles over the limit: $128
15-19 miles over the limit: $138
20-25 miles over the limit: $148 (+ $70 speeding surcharge) = $218
26-30 miles over the limit: $178 (+ $100 speeding surcharge) = $278
31 miles and above limit: $228 (+ $150 speeding surcharge) = $378

Other Moving Violations

Careless Driving (no accident): $178
Fail to obey stop sign or traffic control device: $128
Improper or prohibited turn: $128
Fail to yield right of way: $128
Passing parked emergency vehicle (move-over): $128
Fail to yield to pedestrian at a crosswalk: $178
Stop/stand/park on freeway: $118
Wrong way on one-way road: $178
Fail to drive in correct lane: $128
Driving around a barricade: $118
Driving without headlights when required by law: $118

Driver's License Violations

No valid driver's license: $178
No license in possession when stopped (may bring license to Violations Bureau): $98
Incorrect name or address on license: $98
No MN motorcycle endorsement: $128
Driving after suspension, revocation or cancellation of license: $278

License Plate & Equipment Violations

Expired license plates or tabs: $108
Cracked windshield: $118
Illegal window tint: $128
No seatbelt: $103
No child safety restraint (e.g., car seat): $128

Criminal Violations

Possession of small amount of marijuana: $128
Fail to pay fare on public transit (evasion): $178

How to Calculate Fine Amounts

If you were charged under a MN Statute, Rule, or Code of Federal Regulation, you can calculate fine amount by using the Statewide Payable Offense List, but please note the following:
  • A citation usually includes numbers for MN Statutes and/or city Ordinances. A statute is a statewide law, and a city ordinance is a law that applies to actions in a particular city or municipality. If you were charged by a local city/jurisdictional ordinance, please check online, call the Court Payment Center (Metro (651) 281-3219, Outside the metro 1 (800) 657-3611) to ask about fines, or click on the chat button below.

  • Each citation is charged a $75 criminal/traffic surcharge and a $3 Hennepin County law library fee.
  • Some citations may include number for the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which applies to certain violations involving commercial vehicles.
  • Police Officers often abbreviate the statute or ordinance number. Example: MN Stat. 169.26(2)(a) means that the citation was issued under the MN Statutes, Chapter 169, Section 26, Subdivision 2, Paragraph a, for failure to stop at a railroad crossing. The officer might only write 169.26s2 on the ticket.
  • Make sure the offense described in the statute or ordinance listed on the ticket matches the offense with which you are charged.
  • If you got a ticket for a speeding charge (MN Statute § 169.14) and the speed listed was 20 or more miles per hour over the posted limit, there is an additional surcharge.

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