Updated October 15, 2026.
The cost of a Louisiana speeding ticket depends on the law charged, the court handling it, the alleged speed, and the circumstances. A statewide chart of $115, $215, or $240 cannot reliably tell you the total due. Start with your citation and the responsible court’s current information.
Our usual goal is an amendment to a non-moving violation to help protect your driving record and insurance. The fine and court costs still have to be paid, and our legal fee is separate. We explain the resolution available for your particular citation.
Why we do not quote a statewide average
A reliable average would require a defined set of actual cases, a time period, and a consistent definition of what was counted. We do not have a statewide dataset establishing a current average total for an individual speeding ticket. A fine-only number would also leave out court costs and other expenses. Use the court-specific example below as an example, not as a quote for your citation. For a controlled example, compare the same alleged speed across three published court schedules.
We explain our legal fee separately from the court fine, costs and any approved program expense. Our review considers what the final charge would mean for your driving record and the court work we can handle, not just the amount shown on a payment screen.
Before deciding based on the price
- Send us the complete citation, later notices and earliest response date so we can identify the court and all charges.
- Have our attorneys review whether to seek a non-moving amendment or dismissal before you resolve the original charge.
- Tell our team about a prior payment, missed hearing, license notice, commercial license or out-of-state license. Those facts can change the work needed.
- Request a clear scope for any legal-fee quote. It may not include a separate criminal charge or license proceeding.
An insurance estimate is separate from the court bill. Ask your insurer about the policy-specific effect of the proposed outcome; a percentage from an old survey is not a prediction. For a worksheet covering court expenses, time and related costs, use the five-cost comparison.
What makes up the total cost?
| Part of the bill | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Fine | The amount for the charged offense or agreed final charge. |
| Court costs | Costs and assessments added by the responsible court. |
| Legal fee | Our fee for the representation; separate from the money due to the court. |
| Other approved requirements | Any authorized course, program or payment-processing charge that applies to your case. |
19th JDC example: two posted cost figures
The 19th Judicial District Court’s posted speeding schedule uses $145.75 in court costs. The East Baton Rouge Clerk’s speeding rows use $152.75. Both pages were checked October 21, 2026; their posted costs differ by $7.
For a 1–10 mph-over allegation, the same $45 fine produces $190.75 on the court page and $197.75 on the clerk page. We cannot confirm the applicable amount from those pages alone. The table below reproduces the court site’s figures; our team verifies the current itemized balance and requirements for the actual citation.
| Alleged speed over the limit | Fine | Court costs | Court site’s listed total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 mph | $45.00 | $145.75 | $190.75 |
| 11–20 mph | $55.00 | $145.75 | $200.75 |
| 21–30 mph | $65.00 | $145.75 | $210.75 |
| 31 mph or more | $75.00 | $145.75 | $220.75 |
Additional charges, special-zone provisions and case-specific orders can change the amount or required response. Our review addresses those details and any required appearance before explaining the proposed representation and cost. A published price is not a quote for every citation.
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Let us handle your Louisiana traffic ticket. Send us your ticket for review. Our attorneys assess the charge, explain the available options, and handle the court work covered by your representation. We work to protect your driving record and save you time.
The posted limit and conditions both matter
R.S. 32:64 requires a reasonable and prudent speed for the conditions and compliance with applicable maximum speeds. A general description of interstate speed limits does not give permission to drive 75 mph on every interstate. Read the signs for that road and adjust for hazards, weather, and traffic.
For your ticket, record the posted limit, alleged speed, location, and statute or ordinance. The court needs those details to identify the charge and available resolution procedures.
State penalty limits are not the total bill
R.S. 32:57(A)(1) generally provides up to a $175 fine, up to 30 days’ imprisonment, or both for a first covered violation, unless another provision applies. It provides up to $500, up to 90 days, or both for a subsequent violation. Court costs and other applicable assessments are separate from those fine figures.
Those general limits also have exceptions. R.S. 32:57(H) specifies a $500–$1,000 fine for qualifying speeding or zone-breach conduct in active construction or utility work zones when workers are present. Subsection I separately addresses designated highway safety corridors. The charge and facts determine which provision applies.
How to get a reliable amount
- Our team identifies the court and charged offense.
- We assess the applicable penalties, costs, and appearance requirements.
- We review defenses and any available negotiated resolution.
- We explain the proposed outcome and the work covered by our fee.
For example, Baton Rouge City Court publishes its own payment instructions. That court’s process should not be used for a ticket assigned to another court. There is no universal $2-per-mile formula for all Louisiana cases.
Other allegations must be checked separately
School-zone, seat-belt, child-restraint, phone-use, insurance, and equipment allegations can involve different laws and procedures. If several charges appear on one citation, ask for the amount and required response for each. A malfunctioning police computer does not establish a legal discount or eliminate court costs.
Consider the disposition before paying
Our lawyers assess the disposition a proposed resolution would record before recommending it. Louisiana does not use numerical license points, but convictions can still matter to a driving record and license. We explain the available approach and the work covered by our fee.
A qualifying court-approved course under Article 892.1 may be an option in some cases. Eligibility, approval, cost, and completion conditions must be confirmed. There is no guaranteed record clearance simply because a driver buys a course.
Let us handle your ticket
Send us your ticket or call (225) 327-1722 to get started. Include the court date and any notices you have received. Our team will explain the next step and the fee for handling your matter. You can also contact us here.
Related guides
- 5 Costs to Consider After a Louisiana Speeding Ticket
- Multiple Charges on a Louisiana Traffic Ticket: Costs to Check
For the cost of hiring our firm and the refund promise, see our attorney’s fee and scope of representation. Court and program charges are separate.