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Get the Speeding Kit — $19 →Paying it is a guilty plea — and the fine is the smallest part of what it costs you.
Most Montana speeding tickets run $20 once court costs are added. Speeding is a non-criminal violation with base fines set by statute (MCA 61-8-725) in mph bands; courts add a $10 court-information-technology surcharge (MCA 3-1-317) and other local fees, so the final total differs by Justice/City/Municipal 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 Montana ticket is even provable and whether you can keep it off your record.
Here’s the verified path to contest a Montana 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 — Plead not guilty (Justice/City/Municipal). Or reduce/keep points off where eligible.
Respond by the arraignment date/time on your ticket. To fight it, enter a not-guilty plea at or before arraignment (many Justice/City/Municipal…
The free part — three things every Montana 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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About $70 base for 11-20 over, plus a $10 court technology surcharge and any local court fees - roughly $80-$110 all-in (varies by county/city court). Range: Low by national standards: base fines are $20 (1-10 over), $70 (11-20), $120 (21-30), $200 (30+), plus a $10 surcharge and county/municipal court fees on top. Totals vary by court.. Fines are at least doubled for speeding in a posted construction/road-work zone or school zone, and the driver is guilty of a misdemeanor.. The bigger cost is usually the insurance increase (about +15–21% for about 3-5 years).
Montana IS a points state (MCA 61-11-203): speeding = 3 points; 30 points in 3 years makes you a habitual traffic offender (license revoked). Important: minor speeding (10 or under over in daytime, 5 or under at night) is not charged to your record at all under MCA 61-8-725. Insurers typically raise premiums about +15–21% for about 3-5 years.
Plead not guilty (Justice/City/Municipal). Enter a not-guilty plea at/before arraignment (many courts accept it by mail); State must prove beyond reasonable doubt; bench/jury trial. Don’t pay first — paying is a guilty plea. Deadline: Respond by the arraignment date/time on your ticket. To fight it, enter a not-guilty plea at or before arraignment (many Justice/City/Municipal courts accept it by mail); the State must then prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt at a bench or jury trial. Forms and dates vary by court.
No statewide mask; a judge may grant a deferred sentence (generally not CDL).
No — it’s educational and informational, and we’re not a law firm. For advice about your specific case, consult a Montana-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 Montana source (mca.legmt.gov) and your local court. You are responsible for your own filings and deadlines.
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