A Traffic Ticket
IC 34-28-5-4 — a Class C moving violation admitted before the court date tops out at $35.50 plus costs
| Infraction | Judgment of up to |
|---|---|
| InfractionClass A | Judgment of up to$10,000 |
| InfractionClass B | Judgment of up to$1,000 |
| InfractionClass C | Judgment of up to$500 |
| InfractionClass D | Judgment of up to$25 |
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- Admitting a Class C moving violation, or pleading nolo contendere, by mail or in person before the appearance date, or on that date, caps what may be required at court costs and a judgment of no more than $35.50.
- Contesting it and losing caps the judgment at $35.50 with no moving violation found by a court in the county in the five years before, $250.50 with one, and $500 with two or more, plus court costs.
- Those caps do not count what a defensive driving school program costs.
An infraction case is a civil action in the name of the state, brought by the prosecuting attorney where it allegedly happened, within two years of the conduct, and proved by a preponderance of the evidence rather than beyond a reasonable doubt.
A prosecutor may run a deferral program: the defendant agrees to its conditions and fees, including $70 where the case is a moving traffic offense, and on completing the terms the case is dismissed and may not be refiled.
Sources for this section (2)
- IC 34-28-5-4 — Costs; deposit of funds; findings required for judgment; special provisions for moving violations
- IC 34-28-5-1 — Prosecution in name of state or municipality; rules; limitations; burden of proof; deferral programs; agreement for community restitution or service
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.