When speed becomes a serious charge in Utah.
The 2026 suggested speeding amounts are $130–$380 through 30 mph over. Current Lindon and Beaver court schedules corroborate these payable totals.
15 mph over in Utah
Published court estimateUtah 2026 uniform suggested schedule
The amount, line by line.
| Published court amount (fine and fees) | $160 |
|---|---|
| Estimate shown | $160 |
Suggested first-offense totals, not a mandatory quote. The suggested amount already includes the applicable security surcharge and assessments; the schedule surcharge column is not added again. Courts can set appearance requirements below the uniform 31-plus threshold. School-zone offenses require appearance.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $269.77 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 21% 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.
Utah Code 76-3-301 permits a fine up to $750 for an infraction, unless another statute specifically authorizes more. Section 76-3-301.5 establishes the Judicial Council’s recommended fine schedule and allows judicial discretion. The suggested speeding totals used here include applicable assessments and security surcharge; the $750 statutory fine limit is a separate sentencing bound.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
When the ordinary schedule stops.
Utah 2026 uniform suggested schedule. Amounts follow the named schedule, with its scope shown beside the estimate.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $130 | 35 |
| 10 mph over | $130 | 35 |
| 15 mph over | $160 | 55 |
| 20 mph over | $210 | 55 |
| 25 mph over | $280 | 75 |
| 30 mph over | $380 | 75 |
| 35 mph over | Court sets the amount | 75 |
| 40 mph over | Court sets the amount | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindon Justice Court Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 10 mph | $130 | Currently published 1–10-over total matches the uniform suggested amount. |
| Beaver County Justice Court Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $160 | Currently published 11–15-over amount; no second surcharge added. |
Your record is a separate cost.
Utah publishes 35 points for 1–10 mph over, 55 for 11–20 and 75 for 21+. Values may vary by up to 10% with severity. Reckless driving is 80 points.
For drivers 21+, 200 points in 3 years can result in suspension from 3 months to 1 year. Drivers 20 or younger face action at 70 points in 3 years, from 30 days to 1 year.
One year without a point violation halves the point total; 2 clean years removes all points. Each individual point entry is automatically removed 3 years after its violation date.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 21% average increase for one speeding ticket in Utah. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for Utah is $1,284.60 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $1,284.60 per year and 21%, the illustration adds $269.77 per year, about $22.48 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 Utah?
The estimate shown is $160. Suggested first-offense totals, not a mandatory quote. The suggested amount already includes the applicable security surcharge and assessments; the schedule surcharge column is not added again. Courts can set appearance requirements below the uniform 31-plus threshold. School-zone offenses require appearance.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 21% average increase for one speeding ticket in Utah. 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?
An approved defensive-driving course reduces up to 50 points once in 3 years. A separate court Deferred Traffic Prosecution application is due within 21 days and has age, license, offense and record conditions. 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?
Read the citation and respond to the named court by its stated date. A Deferred Traffic Prosecution request has a separate 21-day application deadline; payment and course deadlines follow the signed agreement. 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
- Statutory fine rangeRetrieved 2026-09-30
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Serious chargesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Traffic school — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Response deadlineRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Court payment instructionsRetrieved 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.