Washington ticket costs: $165.
Washington uses statewide base penalties, with a higher schedule on roads posted at 40 mph or less. The required assessments add 105% of the base plus $46, with the total rounded up to a whole dollar.
15 mph over in Washington
Published court estimateWashington IRLJ 6.2, first ordinary officer-issued infraction
The amount, line by line.
| Base fine | $58 |
|---|---|
| Public safety and education assessments (105%) | $60.90 |
| Trauma care | $5 |
| Legislative assessment | $24 |
| Auto theft prevention | $10 |
| Traumatic brain injury assessment | $5 |
| Driver licensing technology | $2 |
| Rounding to the next whole dollar | $0.10 |
| Estimate shown | $165 |
First ordinary officer-issued speeding infraction. Camera notices, other charges, repeat violations and individual court mitigation follow separate rules. School and construction zones double the base penalty before assessments, rather than doubling the final total.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $407.44 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 33% 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.
IRLJ 6.2 sets ordinary speeding base penalties from $33 to $188. Local court rules cannot change listed penalties, although a court may impose a lesser penalty in an individual case. Required assessments are additional.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
The fine changes with the speed.
Washington IRLJ 6.2, first ordinary officer-issued infraction. Amounts follow the named schedule, with its scope shown beside the estimate.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $114 | 0 |
| 10 mph over | $135 | 0 |
| 15 mph over | $165 | 0 |
| 20 mph over | $196 | 0 |
| 25 mph over | $227 | 0 |
| 30 mph over | $268 | 0 |
| 35 mph over | $319 | 0 |
| 40 mph over | $370 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington AOC current assessment example Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 10 mph | $145 | Base $48 plus rounded 105% assessments and $46 fixed assessments. The same $48 base applies to 6–10 over when the limit is 40 mph or less. |
| Federal Way officer-issued school zone example Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 5 mph | $223 | The city confirms officer-issued school-zone citations begin at $223. Separate camera fines are capped locally; this example is for an officer citation. |
Your record is a separate cost.
Washington's ordinary licensing rule tracks moving-violation counts rather than a demerit-point schedule. A zero in this calculator does not mean that the violation disappears or has no licensing or insurance consequence.
Six moving violations in 12 months or seven in 24 months trigger a 60-day suspension, followed by one year of probation. Another moving violation during probation brings a further 30-day suspension and restarts probation. These are conviction counts, not points.
The ordinary moving-violation accumulation windows are 12 and 24 months. These windows measure a licensing trigger and do not determine when a conviction disappears from the driving history.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 33% average increase for one speeding ticket in Washington. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for Washington is $1,234.68 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $1,234.68 per year and 33%, the illustration adds $407.44 per year, about $33.95 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 Washington?
The estimate shown is $165. First ordinary officer-issued speeding infraction. Camera notices, other charges, repeat violations and individual court mitigation follow separate rules. School and construction zones double the base penalty before assessments, rather than doubling the final total.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 33% average increase for one speeding ticket in Washington. 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 may grant a deferred finding with conditions such as a safety course, an administrative fee and a period without new violations. One moving-violation deferral is allowed in seven years under the cited rule. Availability is discretionary and local procedures matter; CDL restrictions can apply. Confirm approval before enrolling. 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?
Under IRLJ 2.4, respond within 30 days after personal service or 33 days after a notice is mailed. You may pay, contest or request mitigation according to the notice and court rules. Criminal charges follow their summons and court 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
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Serious chargesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Traffic schoolRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Response deadlineRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Court payment instructionsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Insurance studyRetrieved 2026-09-30
- School zone rulesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Work zone rulesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Federal Way officer-issued school zone example published scheduleRetrieved 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.