15 over in District of Columbia: $100.
DC’s ordinary civil speeding fine is $50 through 10 mph over, $100 at 11–15, and $150 at 16–19. At 20 or more over, criminal reckless-driving rules can apply and the calculator withholds an ordinary payable total.
15 mph over in District of Columbia
Published court estimateDC DMV ordinary civil moving infraction, officer citation below 20 mph over
The amount, line by line.
| Published court amount (fine and fees) | $100 |
|---|---|
| Estimate shown | $100 |
Officer-issued ordinary civil citation paid on time. The DMV payment process has no separately quoted routine court assessment in this model. Debit and credit card payment adds 2.5%, excluded because cash or mailed check is available. After 30 days a penalty equal to the fine applies. Camera notices have no driver points and must be checked separately; the 2026 court opinion reproduced by Justia is the primary opinion itself, not a third-party summary.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $272.74 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 15% state increase to the 2023 NAIC premium. Historical baseline and study sample differ; this is a scenario, not a quote.
The statutory fine and the payable amount.
The May 7, 2026 DC Court of Appeals opinion quotes the civil regulation’s $50 fine through 10 mph over and $100 fine at 11–15. DDOT publishes the $150 band at 16–20. DC Code section 50-2201.04 separately treats 20 or more over as reckless and 30 or more as aggravated reckless; criminal fines and proceedings are outside this ordinary civil amount.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
The fine changes with the speed.
DC DMV ordinary civil moving infraction, officer citation below 20 mph over. Amounts follow the named schedule, with its scope shown beside the estimate.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $50 | 2 |
| 10 mph over | $50 | 2 |
| 15 mph over | $100 | 3 |
| 20 mph over | Court sets the amount | 4 |
| 25 mph over | Court sets the amount | 5 |
| 30 mph over | Court sets the amount | 5 |
| 35 mph over | Court sets the amount | 5 |
| 40 mph over | Court sets the amount | 5 |
What published examples show.
These are named court schedules or worked examples. Compare the speed, road, zone and included charges before comparing the amounts.
| Court or example | Above the limit | Published amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 DC Court of Appeals published citation Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 11 mph | $100 | The published primary opinion describes a camera notice for 61 in 50 with an assessed $100 fine. The court ordered dismissal because the evidence did not prove the charged band. This is an assessed amount, not a paid or final liability. |
| DDOT published 16–20 over civil band Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 18 mph | $150 | The agency’s published civil band is $150. This example assumes a timely ordinary citation without a school/work multiplier or optional card service fee. |
Compare the neighboring speed bands.
Your record is a separate cost.
For an ordinary moving speeding violation, DC assigns 2 points through 10 mph over, 3 at 11–15, 4 at 16–20 and 5 at 21 or more. Criminal reckless charges have separate point consequences. Parking and photo tickets do not carry driver points.
The current DMV chart lists a 90-day suspension at 10–11 points and revocation at 12 or more, with reinstatement no earlier than six months after revocation. DC driver points remain for two years. Individual charges can trigger separate mandatory action.
DC driver points stay on the record for two years. An approved traffic-school waiver can remove points while leaving the violation on the record; insurers apply their own rules.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 15% average increase for one speeding ticket in District of Columbia. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for District of Columbia is $1,818.28 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $1,818.28 per year and 15%, the illustration adds $272.74 per year, about $22.73 per month.
Applying a 2026 quote-study percentage to the historical 2023 NAIC combined premium is illustrative math. These sources use different populations and coverage methods; this is not a measured post-ticket average or a current quote. No future premium increase is included in a court fine.
Choose your next step.
The questions
behind the ticket.
How much is 15 over in District of Columbia?
The estimate shown is $100. Officer-issued ordinary civil citation paid on time. The DMV payment process has no separately quoted routine court assessment in this model. Debit and credit card payment adds 2.5%, excluded because cash or mailed check is available. After 30 days a penalty equal to the fine applies. Camera notices have no driver points and must be checked separately; the 2026 court opinion reproduced by Justia is the primary opinion itself, not a third-party summary.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 15% average increase for one speeding ticket in District of Columbia. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. A points-free outcome does not promise an unchanged premium.
Does traffic school remove points?
For a DC moving ticket, request discretionary traffic-school approval from a DMV hearing examiner through adjudication by mail before enrolling. If approved, pay the ticket within 15 calendar days and complete the approved course within 30 days of the decision. The violation remains but its points can be removed. Out-of-state tickets require their own court approval and DC review. Confirm eligibility before enrolling or paying your ticket.
Is this the amount I should pay?
No. The estimate explains a published schedule. Pay only the amount confirmed by the court handling the citation, through its official instructions.
What if I do not respond on time?
DC DMV must receive payment within 30 calendar days after a moving ticket is issued to avoid a penalty equal to the original fine. Do not pay if you intend to contest: payment admits liability and ends that option. Criminal citations follow the named court's instructions. Missing a deadline can add consequences. Ask the court about extensions or payment help before it passes.
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Check the source, not just the total.
Each verified rule carries its own URL and retrieval date. Your court may change its schedule after a review.
- Fine scheduleRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Fine schedule — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Fine schedule — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Statutory fine range — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Points — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Points — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Insurance studyRetrieved 2026-09-30
- School zone rulesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- NAIC historical state premiumRetrieved 2026-09-30
Not legal advice. Amounts are estimates from the cited schedules. Your citation and the court’s instructions control. This site is independent of courts, DMVs and insurers.