Michigan Criminal Attorneys Blog
Below is a list of traffic tickets which need to be addressed at the 52/1 District Court in Troy, Michigan when the traffic offense occurs in one of the following communities: Troy, Clawson. The Judges currently serving the 52/4 District Court are the Honorable Maureen McGinnis and the Honorable Kirsten Nielsen Hartig.
Misdemeanor traffic tickets require the individual cited to appear in court to address the matter. Civil infractions can be either contested in court (if the individual makes a timely request) or payment can be made in person, by mail, or online to satisfy the ticket. The fines listed below are subject to change. Misdemeanor traffic offenses also carry a potential penalty that may include the following depending upon the offense: jail time, probation with conditions, fines, costs, restitution, driver’s responsibility fees, and driver’s license sanctions. Failure to appear or pay tickets on a timely basis can result in a bench warrant for the individual’s arrest, additional fines and costs, and suspension of driving privileges. If you receive a misdemeanor traffic ticket, or wish to contest a civil infraction, you should hire an experienced local attorney, such as the attorneys at Hilf & Hilf, PLC.
Drivers License Violations
Drove without Corrective Lenses (misdemeanor) –$215 fine — 2 points
Expired Drivers License (misdemeanor) — $215 fine — 2 points
Fail to Change Address on License (civil) — $110 fine — 0 points
Fail to Display Graduated License (civil) — $110 fine — 0 points
Mutilated or Defaced OperatorsLicense (civil) — $215 fine — 0 points
No Valid License in Possession (misdemeanor) — $215 fine — 0 points
** The fine for No Valid License in Possession is waived with proof provided of a valid license.
Drove without Motorcycle Endorsement or a Moped License (misdemeanor) — $215 fine — 0 points
Violation of Graduated License Permit (civil) — $115 fine — 2 points
Defective Equipment (Non Commercial)
Defective Equipment — $110 fine — 0 points
License Plate or Registration Violations
Failed to Change Address on Registration (civil) — $110 fine – 0 points
Improper Plate (misdemeanor) — $225 fine — 0 points
Expired Plate or Improper Display (civil) — $125 fine — 0 points
No Proof of Registration (civil) — $125 fine — 0 points
Insurance Violations
No Insurance (civil) — $150 fine — 0 points
No Proof of Insurance without proof shown (civil) — $150 fine — 0 points
No Proof of Insurance WITH proof shown (civil) — $25 fine — 0 points
Lane Use
Crossed over Median (civil) — $120 fine — 2 points
Crossed over Median in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $147 fine — 2 points.
Drove Off Roadway (civil) — $120 fine — 0 points
Drove Left of Center (civil) — $130 fine — 2 points
Drove Left of Center in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $167 fine — 2 points.
Drove Motor Vehicle on Sidewalk (misdemeanor) — $225 fine — 0 points
Drove Wrong Way on One Way Street (civil) — $130 fine — 2 points
Drove Wrong Way on One Way Street in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $167 fine — 2 points
Failed to Sign or Observe (civil) — $115 fine — 2 points
Improper Lane Usage (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Improper Lane Usage in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Improper Passing (civil) — $125 fine — 3 points
Improper Passing in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Moving Violations
Allow Unlicensed Driver to Drive (misdemeanor) — $215 fine — 0 points
Careless Driving (civil) — $205 fine — 3 points
Careless Driving in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $270 fine — 3 points
Careless Driving in Construction Zone (misdemeanor) — $270 fine — 3 points
Disobey School Crossing Guard (misdemeanor) — $265 fine — 3 points
Disobey Police Officers Signal (misdemeanor) — $215 fine — 2 points
Disobey Stop Sign (civil) — $125 — 3 points
Disobey Stop Sign in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 3 points.
Disobey Traffic Control Device or Turn Sign (civil) — $130 fine — 2 points
Disobey Traffic Control Device or Turn Signal in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $162 fine — 2 points
Disobey Traffic Regulator (construction worker or non officer worker) — $162 fine — 2 points
Disobey Traffic Signal (civil) — $130 fine — 3 points
Disobey Traffic Signal in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $162 fine — 3 points
Fail to Drive Minimum Speed (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Fail to Remove Vehicle from Road After an Accident (civil) — $130 fine — 0 points
Fail to Stop for School Bus (civil) — $255 fine — 3 points
Fail to Stop for School Bus in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $399 fine — 3 points
Fail to Stop Assured Clear Distance (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Fail to Stop in Assured Clear Distance in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Fail to Use Due Care and Caution (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Fail to Use Due Care and Caution in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Fail to Use Due Care and Caution to Utility or Maintenance Vehicle (misdemeanor) — $230 fine — 2 points
Fail to Yield (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Fail to Yield in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 — 2 points
Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (civil) — $150 fine — 2 points
Fail to Yield to Pedestrian (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Fail to Yield from Private Drive (civil) — $115 fine — 2 points
Follow too Close (civil) — $115 fine — 2 points
Follow too Close in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $137 fine — 2 points
Illegal Entrance/Exit Expressway (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Improper Backing (civil) — $125 fine — 0 points
Improper Size/Load/Tow (misdemeanor) — $225 fine — 2 points
Improper Size/Load/Tow (civil) — $145 fine — 2 points
Improper Turn (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Improper Turn in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Improper Operation of School Bus (civil) — $160 fine — 2 points
Improper Operation of Emergency Vehicle or Emergency Equipment (misdemeanor) — $250 fine — 2 points
Improper Use of Lights (civil) — $110 fine — 2 points
Interfere with Fire Apparatus (civil) — $120 fine — 2 points
Level 1 or 2 Driver Using Cell Phone while Operating Motor Vehicle (civil) — $150 fine — 0 points
Non Emergency Stop on Freeway (civil) — $115 fine — 0 points
Obstruct Vision/Control (civil) — $110 fine — 2 points
Obstruct or Impede Traffic (civil) — $130 fine — 0 points
Obstruct or Impede Traffic in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $147 fine — 0 points
PBT Refusal (civil + drivers license suspension) — $175 fine — 0 points
Prohibited Turn (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Prohibited Turn in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Reckless Driving (misdemeanor) — up to $500 fine — 6 points
Seat Belt – Child Restraint (civil) — $100 fine — 0 points
Seat Belt – Driver or Passenger (civil) — $65 fine for each person — 0 points
Child Restraint 4 to 8 year under 4’9″ (civil) — $65 fine or each child — 0 points
Unattended Motor Vehicle Running (civil) — $90 fine — 0 points
Unnecessary Noise/Squealing Tires (civil) — $125 fine — 0 points
Unsafe Start or Sudden Acceleration (civil) — $125 fine — 0 points
Violation of Basic Speed Law (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
Violation of Basic Speed Law in School/Construction/Emergency Zone (civil) — $157 fine — 2 points
Speeding Violations – Regular Speed
1-5 mph Over (civil) — $115 fine — 2 points
6-10 mph Over (civil) — $125 fine — 2 points
11-15 mph Over (civil) — $130 fine — 3 points
16-20 mph Over (civil) — $140 fine — 4 points
21-25 mph Over (civil) — $150 fine — 4 points
26-30 mph Over (civil) — $160 fine — 4 points
31-35 mph Over (civil) — $170 fine — 4 points
36 mph & Over (civil) — $180 fine — 4 points
Speeding Violations – Limited Access Speed
1-5 mph Over (civil) — $115 fine — 0 points
6-10 mph Over (civil) — $125 fine — 1 point
11-15 mph Over (civil) — $130 fine — 2 points
16-20 mph Over (civil) — $140 fine — 3 points
21-25 mph Over (civil) — $150 fine — 3 points
26-30 mph Over (civil) — $160 fine — 4 points
31-35 mph Over (civil) — $170 fine — 4 points
36 mph & Over (civil) — $180 fine — 4 points
Speeding Violations – Construction Zone
1-5 mph Over (civil) — $132 fine — 3 points
6-10 mph Over (civil) — $152 fine — 3 points
11-15 mph Over (civil) — $167 fine — 4 points
16-20 mph Over (civil) — $187 fine — 5 points
21-25 mph Over (civil) — $200 fine — 5 points
26-30 mph Over (civil) — $220 fine — 5 points
31-35 mph Over (civil) — $230 fine — 5 points
36 mph & Over (civil) — $250 fine — 5 points
Speeding Violations – School/Emergency Zone
1-5 mph Over (civil) — $132 — 2 points
6-10 mph Over (civil) — $152 fine — 2 points
11-15 mph Over (civil) — $167 fine — 3 points
16-20 mph Over (civil) — $187 fine — 4 points
21-25 mph Over (civil) — $200 fine — 4 points
26-30 mph Over (civil) — $220 fine — 4 points
31-35 mph Over (civil) – $230 fine — 4 points
36 mph & Over (civil) — $250 fine — 4 points
Cycle/Snowmobile Violations
Drove Moped on Sidewalk or Highway (civil) — $110 fine — 2 points
Motorcycle/Moped Over 2 Abreast (civil) — $110 fine — 2 points
No Cycle Helmet (civil) — $110 fine — 0 points
Passenger on Moped (Not Driver) (civil) — $110 fine — 0 points
Snowmobile/Minibike/Dirt Bike Equipment Violation — $110 fine — 0 points
Unlawful Rider on motorcycle — $110 fine — 0 points
Texting and Hand Held Device Violations – Commercial Vehicle and Bus
Read/Type/Send Text While Operating Commercial Vehicle/Bus 1st Offense (civil) — $240 fine
Read/Type/Send Text While Operating Commercial Vehicle/Bus 2nd Offense (civil) — $340 fine
Use Handheld Mobile Phone While Operating Commercial Vehicle/Bus 1st Offense (civil) — $240 fine
Use Handheld Mobile Phone While Operating Commercial Vehicle/Bus 2nd Offense (civil) — $340 fine
Texting and Hand Held Device Violations (civil) — Non Commercial Vehicles
Distracted Driving – Texting (ordinance) (civil) — $200 fine — 0 points
Distracted Driving – Texting 2nd Offense (ordinance) (civil) — $300 fine — 0 points
Distracted Driving – Handheld (civil) — $75 fine — 0 points
Distracted Driving – Other (civil) — $200 fine — 0 points
Operating While Reading, Typing, or Texting (state law) (civil) — $200 fine — 0 points
Operating While Reading, Typing, or Texting 2nd Offense (state law) (civil) — $300 fine — 0 points
Miscellaneous Violations
Abandoned Vehicle (civil) — $175 fine — 0 points
Handicapped Parking (civil) — $170 fine — 0 points. Ticket is waivable with proof
Parking (civil) — $65 fine — 0 points
No Snow Removal (civil) — $50 fine — 0 points
Commercial License Violations
Driving Without License in Possession (misdemeanor) — $300 fine — 2 points. The fine is waivable with proof.
Driving Without Proper Endorsement (misdemeanor) — $300 fine — 2 points
Commercial Violations
No Proof of Insurance Without Proof (civil) — $150 fine — 0 points
No Proof of Insurance With Proof (civil) — $25 fine — 0 points
Equipment Violation/ No Comm Logo – Med Duty (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Registration and/or Plate Violation (misdemeanor) — $385 fine — 0 points
Registration and/or Plate Violation (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Fld Submit Trk Weigh/Bypass Scls (misdemeanor) — $270 fine — 2 points
Improper Load or Tow – Pass (misdemeanor) — $385 fine — 2 points
Overwidth/Overheighth Truck (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Misload (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Fail Comply with Shutdown Order (misdemeanor) — $450 fine — 0 points
Violate Motor Carrier Safety Act (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Violate Out of Service Order (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
Serious Safety Defect (civil) — $390 fine — 0 points
Transfer of Hazmat on Highways/Roadways (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
No Placard – Hazmat (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
No ID (Name/USDOT#) (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
No Medical Certificate (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Equipment Violations (civil) — $305 fine — 0 points
Driver Violation – Log Hours (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
Driver Violation – Possess Drugs (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Driver Prohibited Alcohol Use (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Driver – Unqualified/Under Age (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Driver Violation – Inspection of Equipment (civil) — $305 fine — 0 points
Driver Violation – Safe Loading (civil) — $305 fine — 0 points
Driver Violation – Ill/Fatigued (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
Driver Violation – Unauthorized Passenger (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Act 181 Violation (No Mud/Debris Flaps) (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Hazardous Materials Violation (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
Fail Submit to Inspection/Required Documents (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Hazard (Disabled/Stopped without Warning Devices) (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
Operate Unsafe Commercial Motor Vehicle (civil) — $370 fine — 0 points
Operate With Hand Held Mobile Phone (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Overweight Commercial – Cannot Be Under Act 181
Overweight Sect 726 – Load Restrictions (civil) — $265 fine — 0 points
Overweight Sect 722 & 724
1,000 – 2,000 # Per Axle of Excess Weight – .03 Per # + $95
Up to 3,000 # Per Axle of Excess Weigh – .06 Per # + $95
Up to 4,000 # Per Axle of Excess Weigh – .09 Per # + $120
Up to 5,000 # Per Axle of Excess Weigh – .12 Per # + $120
Up to 10,000 # Per Axle of Excess Weigh – .15 Per # + $145
Any Amount Over 10,000# Overweight – .20 Per # + $145
** Fine is only charged to the axle which is the most over. This ticket cannot be paid online **.
For outstanding legal representation for any traffic ticket, misdemeanor, or felony charge at the 52/1 District Court your best bet is to hire Attorney Daniel Hilf of Hilf & Hilf, PLC. He has the experience, reputation, and ability to help you achieve the best possible result given your circumstances.