EFFECTIVE 4/1/2012
The schedule of sanctions, fines and points below is provided for the convenience of motorists who wish to:
- Admit responsibility and submit payment by mail or by representation for a civil infraction violation or;
- Plead guilty by mail to a misdemeanor offense for which a personal appearance is not mandatory.
READ THE BACK OF YOUR COPY OF THE CITATION CAREFULLY
Both your signed citation (indicating that you admit responsibility or plead guilty) and your payment must be received by the court within three (3) to fourteen (14) days from the date the citation was issued. After fourteen (14) days additional penalties may be imposed.
Payment by credit or debit card call- 1-888-604-7888 – Pay location code #1035
Payment by mail must be by check or money order made payable to:
78th District Court
1092 Newell Street; P.O. Box 129
White Cloud, M1 49349-0129
Effective January 1, 2002 – All fines, costs, and other financial obligations imposed by the Court shall be paid at the time of sentencing pursuant to MCR 1.110.
If you are not able to pay due to financial hardship, contact the court immediately to request payment alternative.
If you have any questions regarding your traffic tickets, you may call the court at (231) 689-7255 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
| Violation | Fine | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 01-10 mph over limit | $95.00 | 2 |
| 11-15 mph over limit | $115.00 | 3 |
| 16-20 mph over limit | $125.00 | 4 |
| 21-25 mph over limit | $135.00 | 4 |
| Speeding 26 mph or more over limit | $185.00 | 4 |
| Careless Driving | $205.00 | 3 |
| Disobey Traffic Signal | $130.00 | 3 |
| Disobey Stop Sign | $130.00 | 3 |
| Equipment Violation-Defective/Missing | $115.00 | 0 |
| Exhibition Driving | $205.00 | 0 |
| Fail To Signal and/or Observe | $130.00 | 2 |
| Fail To Stop Leaving Alley/Private Drive | $130.00 | 2 |
| Fail To Yield | $125.00 | 2 |
| Fail To Yield Causing Accident | $125.00 | 2 |
| Fail To Yield To Emergency Vehicle | $515.00 | 2 |
| Followed Too Closely | $125.00 | 2 |
| Improper Passing | $130.00 | 3 |
| Improper Turn | $130.00 | 2 |
| Improper Load or Towing | $105.00 | 2 |
| No Michigan Fuel Permit | $195.00 | 0 |
| No Proof/No Insurance | $125.00 | 0 |
| Admit Responsibility & Provide Copy of Proof of Insurance Valid For Ticket Offense Date | $25.00 | 0 |
| Refused Preliminary Breath Test | $165.00 | 0 |
| Registration/Plate Violation - Civil Infraction | $115.00 | 0 |
| Violation of Child Restraint Law | $110.00 | 0 |
| Violation Safety Belt Law-Driver/Passenger | $65.00 | 0 |
| Violation of Basic Speed Law | $115.00 | 2 |
| Drove Left of Center | $135.00 | 2 |
| Failed to Stop for School Bus | $280.00 | 3 |
| Unauthorized/Improper Use of Lights | $105.00 | 2 |
| Holding/Using Mobile Device - 1st Offense | $205.00 | 0 |
| Holding/Using Mobile Device - 2nd Offense | $305.00 | 1 |
***Please note this is not a complete list of offenses, fines, and/or associated points. Please contact the 78th District Court directly with any questions.***