The fine is the small part. See the real cost, what it does to your insurance, and how to contest it yourself — no lawyer.
Get the Speeding Kit — $19 →Paying it is a guilty plea — and the fine is the smallest part of what it costs you.
Most Maine speeding tickets run $114–$278 once court costs are added. Speeding is a civil violation with fines fixed by a statewide Schedule of Amounts Due (Violations Bureau), set in dollar bands by how far over the limit you were - not negotiated at a local court.
Cost & insurance figures are typical ranges; your court and insurer set the exact numbers.
Almost everyone just pays — but paying is a guilty plea that locks in the conviction and the insurance hike. Before you pay, check whether your Maine ticket is even provable and whether you can keep it off your record.
Here’s the verified path to contest a Maine speeding ticket. Confirm the exact details with the court on your citation.
Paying is a guilty plea that locks in the conviction. Find and calendar the deadline on your citation.
Fight it — Written Answer -> Zoom trial. Or reduce/keep points off where eligible.
Respond within the time on the ticket (about 35 days). To fight it, mark CONTESTED and mail your Answer to the Violations Bureau, or file online via…
The free part — three things every Maine driver should know before doing anything.
Your deadline’s already ticking — and this isn’t just a fine, it’s a conviction and years of higher insurance. The kit hands you the exact checks for your ticket, so every minute goes into writing your appeal, not researching it.
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$170 for 15-19 mph over (Maine's statewide fine schedule; this is the set amount for that speed band). Range: Roughly $114 to $278+ for ordinary speeding: $114 (1-9 over), $129 (10-14), $170 (15-19), $230 (20-24), $278 (25-29). Higher speeds and work/school zones cost more.. Fines are higher in posted construction/work zones (and school zones); the scheduled amount is increased for those areas.. The bigger cost is usually the insurance increase (about +20–25% for about 3 years).
Maine uses points: 4 points for speeding 1-15 mph over (more for higher speeds). 12 points in 12 months leads to suspension. Losing or not contesting = the violation is found and points attach. The Maine Driving Dynamics course earns a 3-point credit through the BMV. Insurers typically raise premiums about +20–25% for about 3 years.
Written Answer -> Zoom trial. Mark CONTESTED and mail your Answer to the Violations Bureau (or file online via Maine Guide & File) within 35 days; the trial is by Zoom. Don’t pay first — paying is a guilty plea. Deadline: Respond within the time on the ticket (about 35 days). To fight it, mark CONTESTED and mail your Answer to the Violations Bureau, or file online via Maine Guide & File. You then get a Notice of Trial - all traffic trials are held remotely by Zoom.
Maine Driving Dynamics course earns 3 point credits via the BMV.
No — it’s educational and informational, and we’re not a law firm. For advice about your specific case, consult a Maine-licensed attorney.
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Important: BeatTicketNow provides educational and informational materials only. We are not attorneys, this is not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice. Court forms, fees and procedures change and vary by county — always verify with the official Maine source (courts.maine.gov) and your local court. You are responsible for your own filings and deadlines.
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