Leeds, Al. Municipal Court
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Fine Schedule for Jefferson County

(Payable BEFORE Scheduled Court Date)
Fines, including court costs are subject to change without notice.

 

TICKETS WHICH MAY BE PAID WITHOUT A COURT APPEARANCE

Offenses Fines
Allowing Child under 16 to Operate Motor Vehicle $189.00
Blocking Highway $169.00
Driving on Wrong Side of Road $169.00
Following to Closely $159.00
Failure to Dim Headlights $149.00
Failure to Use Child Restraint (s) $164.00
Failure to Obey Police of Fire Traffic Direction $169.00
Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle $189.00
Failure to Yield Right of Way $159.00
Following Emergency Vehicle $189.00
Hitchhiking $149.00
Improper Backing $159.00
Improper Turn $159.00
Improper / Expired tag $164.00
Improper Signal $159.00
Improper Brakes or Lights $159.00
Improper Tires $159.00

Improper Use of Divided Highway or Stopping on Highway

$169.00
Improper or No Rearview Mirror $159.00
No Drivers License in Possession $199.00
No Drivers License $214.00
No Helmet $149.00
Obstructing Drives View $159.00
Running Red Light $159.00
Running Stop Sign $159.00

Safety Belt Violation

$36.00
Switched Tag $239.00
Speeding (less than 25 mph over posted speed) $159.00

Speeding in Construction Zone (less than 25 mph over posted speed)

$179.00

Speeding in Construction Zone (more than 25 mph or over posted speed)

$219.00
Violating Driver’s License Restriction $199.00

NOTE: FINE AND COURT COSTS MAY BE GREATER IF NOT PAID BEFORE THE COURT DATE.

Please note that traffic violations not listed in the chart above cannot be paid without court appearance.

Court Appearance Required Offense (s)

Offenses Fines
Driving While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
up to $500.00 w/court costs 
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer (s)
up to $500.00 w/court costs
Reckless Driving
up to $500.00 w/court costs
Passing a School or Church Bus
up to $500.00 w/court costs

 

Other Citations (call Court Magistrate Office)

Current as of August 1, 2009.

Traffic violations not listed above may not be paid without appearing in court.  Fine and Court Costs may be greater if not paid before the court date.