GENERAL FINE SCHEDULE BEXAR COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS

 

Hours of operation and payment methods vary from court to court.  Please visit the appropriate JP website for additional information. Drivers License Violations Liability Insurance Violations Vehicle Equipment, Inspections & Registration Seat Belt & Child Safety Violations Health and Safety Violations Parking Violations Miscellaneous Violations Minors (under 21) Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs Adult (21 & Older) Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs Moving Violations School Zone Violations Speeding Over Posted Speed Limit Speeding In A Construction Zone With Workers Present

 

Drivers License Violations                                           Top Fine Altered/false drivers license in possession $265.00 Dealer´s license violation $155.00 Driver license restriction code violated $215.00 Fail to report address change on drivers license $165.00 Fail to surrender suspended or false drivers license $265.00 False statement on drivers license $265.00 Farm license violation $190.00 No (or) Expired drivers license $215.00 Permitting unlicensed Adult or Minor to drive $215.00

 

Liability Insurance Violations                                       Top Fine No proof of liability insurance (1st conviction) $365.00 No proof of liability insurance (2nd conviction) $565.00

 

Vehicle Equipment, Inspections & Registration      Top Fine Defective brakes $265.00 Defective brake lights or headlights $215.00 Expired  or no safety inspection sticker $160.00 Expired or no license plate registration $190.00 Expired or no trailer registration sticker $215.00 Fail to secure or tarp loose material $215.00 Fictitious or false safety inspection sticker or license plate registration sticker $265.00 Improper glass tint/coating (veh. owner/operator) $190.00 Improper glass tint/coating (installer/seller) $315.00 Improperly secured tailgate $155.00 Only one license plate on vehicle $160.00

 

Seat Belt and Child Safety Violations                          Top Fine No safety seat or improperly secured child younger than 4 years old or less than 36 inches high $135.00 No seat belt on driver $155.00 No seat belt on passenger 4 - 16 years old (driver cited) $135.00 No seat belt on passenger 15+ years old who is riding in the front seat (passenger cited) $155.00

 

Health and Safety Violations                                       Top Fine Junk car on property $215.00 No rabies vaccination $265.00 No dog or cat license $165.00 Overgrown weeds on property $215.00 Possess prohibited wild animal (per animal) $265.00 Trash and/or debris on property $265.00 Unrestrained dog or cat $165.00

 

Parking Violations                                                         Top Fine Park in a handicap zone $500.00 Park without lights $165.00 Park where prohibited $150.00 Parking violations within a school zone $150.00

 

Miscellaneous Violations                                               Top Fine Disorderly conduct $315.00 Excessive noise $155.00 Fail to Identify to a Peace Officer $215.00 No or Unapproved helmet on driver or rider $155.00

 

Minors (Under 21) Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs           Top Fine Fine amount will be determined by Judge on a case-by-case basis.  By law, both the parent and minor must appear at Court on all alcohol, tobacco, and drug charges filed against a minor under 21 years old.  Decided by Judge

 

Adult (21 & Older) Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs           Top Fine Consume alcohol where prohibited $240.00 Fail to display tobacco warning sign (Retailer) $265.00 Fail to identify or misrepresetnation of Age $265.00 Open alcohol container in vehicle $265.00 Possess alcohol at school grounds/events $265.00 Possess drug paraphernalia $315.00 Public intoxication $265.00 Sell or make alcohol or tobacco available to minor under 21 years old $365.00

 

Moving Violations                                                        Top Fine Backing without safety $155.00 Crossing a median $215.00 Crossing a physical barrier $215.00 Disregard/Run a red light or stop sign $265.00 Disregard rail road crossing device $265.00 Driving on wrong side of road $265.00 Driving without lights $265.00 Exhibit of acceleration $240.00 Fail to dim headlights $215.00 Fail to maintain single lane $190.00 Fail to use turn signal $190.00 Fail to yield right of way $215.00 Fleeing the scene of accident $265.00 Following too closely $190.00 Improper turn or U-turn $215.00 Pass without sufficient clearance $215.00 Passing in no passing zone $265.00 Racing or contest of speed $265.00 Unsafe lane change $215.00

 

School Zone Violations                                                  Top Fine Speeding in school zone (regardless of speed) $330.00 Passing a stopped school bus $390.00 Parking violations within a school zone $150.00 All other violations within a school zone $265.00

 

Speeding Over Posted Speed Limit                             Top Fine Speeding in school zone (regardless of speed) $330.00 01 to 10 mph over posted speed limit $165.00 11 to 15 mph over posted speed limit $190.00 16 to 20 mph over posted speed limit $215.00 21 to 25 mph over posted speed limit $240.00 26 to 30 mph over posted speed limit $265.00 31 or more mph over the posted limit $315.00

 

Speeding in a construction zone with workers present By law, all above fine amounts double Note:  Defensive Driving is not allowed for any violation that was committed in a construction zone with workers present.

 

If your specific violation(s) is not listed, call the Court indicated on your ticket.