County of Branch County of Branch, Michigan
Branch County Courthouse
31 Division St. Coldwater, MI 49036
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone
517.279.4300

Common Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions

Additional solutions can be found on each department's page.

  • How much is my traffic fine? Will there be Points assessed?
    Use the chart below to determine the amount of a fine and if points will be assessed against your license.

    Traffic Fine Chart

    If your violation involved a minor accident, add $25.00
    VIOLATION FINES AND COSTS POINTS
    Speeding 1-5 MPH over $100.00 70 mph zone 0
    All Other zones 2
    Speeding 6-10 MPH over $110.00 70 mph zone 1
    All Other zones 2
    Speeding 11-15 MPH over $120.00 70 mph zone 2
    All Other zones 3
    Speeding 16-20 MPH over $130.00 70 mph zone 3
    All Other zones 4

    Speeding 21+ MPH over
    *
    Contact Court
    Speeding - School or Construction Zone - Contact Court
    Disregard Stop Sign $105.00 3
    Disregard Traffic Signal $105.00 3
    Drove Left of Center $90.00 2
    Drove Without Due Care $90.00 2
    Expired Driver's License $105.00 2
    Failed to Change Address on Driver's License *If address is changed and proof provided to the court within 10 calendar days, the fine is $45.00
    $95.00 0
    Failed to Have Vehicle Under Control $90.00 2
    Failed to Signal $90.00 2
    Failed to Stop Assured Clear Distance $90.00 2
    Failed to Yield $90.00 2
    Followed Too Close $90.00 2
    Headlights, Drive Without/Failed to Dim $90.00 2
    Impeading traffic 100.00 0
    Improper Passing $105.00 3
    Improper Turn $90.00 2
    No Crash Helmet $90.00 0
    No Proof of Insurance

    If proof of insurance is shown (prrof of insureance valid the date the ticket was issued) fine and costs are waived.
    $105.00
    (if not insured at the time of citation but proof of ins. has since been obtained and provided)
    $180.00
    (if no proof of ins. is provided)

    0
    Refused to Take Preliminary Breath Test $190.00 0
    Registration Plate - Expired $100.00 0
    Registration Plate - Improper $105.00 0
    Seat Belt Violations $65.00 0
    Speed Too Fast for Conditions $90.00 2
    Tinted Windows, Obstructed Vision $95.00 2
    Defective Equipment
    (Motor Carrier offense must contact court for amount due.)
    *Fines & Costs are waived if repairs are made, the citation is signed-off by a law officer and the citation is returned to the court within 10 calendar days.
    $95.00 0
    No Driver's License on Person $105.00
    (waivable if proof of license is shown and was valid at the time of the citation)
    0
    No Registration Certificate in Vehicle *If valid proof of Registration at the time of the citation, fine and costs are waived. * Motor carrier offense must contact court for amount due.
    *$95.00 0
    No Child Restraint
    *Fines & Costs are waived if you present valid proof to the court within 10 calendar days.
    $75.00 0
    Improper Lane Use $90.00 2
    Handicap Parking $100.00 0
    Parking Tickets sec 672 $75.00 0
    All Other Parking Tickets $61.00 0
    Unnecessary Noise $90.00