When speed becomes a serious charge in Kansas.
Kansas District Court uniform fine starts at $45 through 10 over, then rises by $6/$9/$15 per additional mph in the successive bands. The current published traffic court cost is $108.
15 mph over in Kansas
Published court estimateStatewide court schedule
The amount, line by line.
| Base fine | $75 |
|---|---|
| District Court traffic cost | $108 |
| Estimate shown | $183 |
First state-law traffic infraction in District Court, paid without a contested hearing. Municipal-court schedules may differ under subsection (d); the uniform District Court amount is the shown scope. School and road-construction zones double the base fine, with one court cost. Other offenses and payment convenience fees are separate.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $307.24 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 26% 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.
K.S.A. 8-2118(c) uniform traffic-infraction schedule: $45 for 1-10 over; $45 plus $6 per mph above 10 for 11-20; $105 plus $9 above 20 for 21-30; $195 plus $15 above 30 thereafter. Subsection (d) permits different municipal-court fines.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
When the ordinary schedule stops.
Statewide court schedule. Amounts follow the named schedule, with its scope shown beside the estimate.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $153 | 0 |
| 10 mph over | $153 | 0 |
| 15 mph over | $183 | 0 |
| 20 mph over | $213 | 0 |
| 25 mph over | $258 | 0 |
| 30 mph over | $303 | 0 |
| 35 mph over | $378 | 0 |
| 40 mph over | $453 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas District Court uniform schedule - 15 over Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $183 | $75 statutory scheduled fine + $108 current court cost; uniform state-law schedule, not municipal court. |
| Kansas District Court uniform schedule - 20 over Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 20 mph | $213 | $105 statutory scheduled fine + $108 current court cost. |
Your record is a separate cost.
Kansas uses qualifying moving-conviction history rather than a numeric demerit-point schedule. Three separate qualifying moving violations within 12 months can cause license action; not every low-level speeding disposition is countable.
K.S.A.8-255 permits suspension, restriction or revocation for three or more qualifying moving violations on separate occasions within 12 months. Review actual dates, exclusions and driving-record entries; a prior-point number cannot establish that trigger.
There is no demerit-point expiration date. The habitual-moving-violation review is a rolling12-month conviction test, distinct from retention on the driving record.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 26% average increase for one speeding ticket in Kansas. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for Kansas is $1,181.69 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $1,181.69 per year and 26%, the illustration adds $307.24 per year, about $25.60 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.
If a ticket goes unanswered.
Ignoring the citation or court obligation can lead to a license-suspension notice and collection. Contact the court about payment, inability-to-pay relief or an alternative arrangement before the notice deadline.
Official consequences and resolution instructionsThe questions
behind the ticket.
How much is 15 over in Kansas?
The estimate shown is $183. First state-law traffic infraction in District Court, paid without a contested hearing. Municipal-court schedules may differ under subsection (d); the uniform District Court amount is the shown scope. School and road-construction zones double the base fine, with one court cost. Other offenses and payment convenience fees are separate.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 26% average increase for one speeding ticket in Kansas. 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?
A court/driver-control program may require a driver improvement clinic; traffic diversion is governed by the named court/prosecutor. There is no statewide point-removal election. Obtain approval rather than enrolling and assuming dismissal. 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?
Pay an eligible waiver citation before its court appearance date or appear/respond as directed. A mandatory appearance or contested ticket follows the named court; no universal statewide number of days replaces the citation date. Missing a deadline can add consequences. Ask the court about extensions or payment help before it passes.
The same speed in nearby states.
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
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Points — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Serious chargesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Response deadlineRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Insurance studyRetrieved 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.