30 over in Wisconsin: $326.50–$330.
Wisconsin separates the base deposit from a 26% penalty surcharge and $137.50 in ordinary circuit-court charges. Posted 65 and 70 mph limits use a higher base schedule; municipal ordinances use different court charges.
30 mph over in Wisconsin
Published court estimateWisconsin 2026 uniform circuit-court deposit schedule
The amount, line by line.
| Base fine | $150 |
|---|---|
| Penalty surcharge (26%) | $39 |
| Jail and crime laboratory surcharges | $23 |
| Justice information and court support services | $89.50 |
| Circuit court costs | $25 |
| Additional Milwaukee County assessment, if applicable | $0–$3.50 |
| Estimate shown | $326.50–$330 |
First ordinary circuit-court violation. The estimate includes a $0–$3.50 allowance for the additional Milwaukee County circuit-court assessment. Municipal-court charges are excluded. A CDL holder driving a commercial motor vehicle also pays the published $8 truck education fee.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $250 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 25% 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 2026 court schedule identifies first ordinary speeding forfeiture ranges of $30–$300, or $50–$300 at posted 65/70 mph limits. The work-area range is $60–$600 and school/safety-zone range is $40–$300. These are statutory base ranges, distinct from the scheduled deposit and added charges.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
The fine changes with the speed.
Wisconsin 2026 uniform circuit-court deposit schedule. Amounts follow the named schedule, with its scope shown beside the estimate.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $200.50–$204 | 3 |
| 10 mph over | $200.50–$204 | 3 |
| 15 mph over | $200.50–$204 | 4 |
| 20 mph over | $276.10–$279.60 | 6 |
| 25 mph over | $301.30–$304.80 | 6 |
| 30 mph over | $326.50–$330 | 6 |
| 35 mph over | $515.50–$519 | 6 |
| 40 mph over | $515.50–$519 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WisDOT 11–15 over circuit-court example Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $175.30 | Ordinary fixed-limit $30 base plus the department’s itemized required fees; not the higher posted 65/70 schedule. |
| Milwaukee County circuit-court example Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $178.80 | WisDOT publishes the same ordinary example plus Milwaukee County’s additional $3.50 assessment. |
| Dane County Clerk of Courts example Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $175.30 | The clerk corroborates the minimum ordinary $30 speeding forfeiture plus charges, totaling $175.30; this is not a promise for every speed band. |
Compare the neighboring speed bands.
Your record is a separate cost.
Wisconsin's basic schedule assigns 3 points at 1–10 mph over, 4 at 11–19 and 6 at 20 or more. A probationary license, instruction permit or no license can cause double points on a second or later conviction. The figures shown assume the regular-license schedule.
Twelve points from violations within 12 months trigger suspension. For a regular license, 12–16 points bring two months, 17–22 four months, 23–30 six months and more than 30 one year. Probationary licenses and permits have different periods. Violation dates, rather than conviction dates, determine the window. Separately, 25 mph or more over a posted 55, 65 or 70 mph limit requires a 15-day suspension under section 343.30(1n), as noted in the 2026 schedule.
Most convictions are eligible for removal five years after conviction; alcohol-related convictions remain indefinitely. Points remain associated with a conviction while it is on the record, but ordinary suspension uses violations committed within a 12-month window.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 25% average increase for one speeding ticket in Wisconsin. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for Wisconsin is $999.99 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $999.99 per year and 25%, the illustration adds $250 per year, about $20.83 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 30 over in Wisconsin?
The estimate shown is $326.50–$330. First ordinary circuit-court violation. The estimate includes a $0–$3.50 allowance for the additional Milwaukee County circuit-court assessment. Municipal-court charges are excluded. A CDL holder driving a commercial motor vehicle also pays the published $8 truck education fee.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 25% average increase for one speeding ticket in Wisconsin. 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?
Successful completion of an approved Traffic Safety course can reduce three points once every three years. Notify DMV within 30 days after completing it. A suspension at 12–14 points may be released after the reduction. This does not erase every conviction or automatically dismiss the court case. 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?
Follow the citation's court date. The municipal court manual distinguishes paying before that date, appearing to enter a plea, and pleading not guilty for a later hearing. Failure to respond can lead to a default finding. Ask the named court to confirm payment and appearance requirements. 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
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Points — supporting sourceRetrieved 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
- WisDOT 11–15 over circuit-court example published scheduleRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Dane County Clerk of Courts 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.