Municipal Court
Uniform Traffic Violations Schedule
Revised 1/2011
Speed Offenses
Miles Over Speed Limit |
Fine and Costs |
School Zone (Additional $20) |
| 10 – 15 |
$47.00 |
$67.00 |
| 16 – 20 |
$65.00 |
$85.00 |
| 21 – 25 |
$83.00 |
$103.00 |
| 26 – 30 |
$101.00 |
$121.00 |
Traffic Violations
|
Description |
Ordinance # |
Fine and Costs |
| Stop Light Violation | 19-37C |
$45.00 |
| Stop Sign Violation | 19-65A or B |
$45.00 |
| No Child Restraint | 19-145.1 |
$49.00 |
| Seatbelt Violation | 19-145.2 |
$10.00 |
Vehicle Registration Violations
| Description | Ordinance # |
Fine and Costs |
| No License Plates | 19-198 |
$75.00* |
| Expired License Plates | 19-198 |
$50.00* |
| MO Res. w/Out of State Plates | 19-198 |
$45.00* |
| Fail to Transfer Plates | 19-198 |
$50.00* |
*If Proof of Legal Registration is provided to the court before your court date, then there
are only costs of $24.50 assessed.
Vehicle Insurance Violations
| Description | Ordinance # | Fine and Costs |
| No Proof of Insurance – no proof provided | 19-201AB |
$125.00 |
| No Proof of Insurance – proof valid after time of stop | 19-201AB |
$75.00* |
| No Proof of Insurance – proof valid at time of stop | 19-201AB |
No cost if VALID proof is shown to the court. |
*Any insurance proof provided will be verified. Include your agencies name and phone number. We must have time to receive, verify and process your payment before your court date. It is your responsibility to contact us to make sure your proof was accepted and processed. Failure to do so may result in further action. Any insurance proof believed to be of fraudulent nature will be investigated and can result in serious criminal charges.
Nevada Municipal Court
120 S. Ash
Nevada, MO 64772
Phone: (417) 448-2737
Fax: (417) 667-2315
www.nevadamo.org
- You must respond to your ticket by either:
- Paying the fine established for the offense on your ticket before your court date, or
- Appearing in person on your court date to make arrangement for payment or to plead not guilty to contest the ticket.
- To Plead Guilty and Pay your fine:
- The amount of most fines is listed on the reverse side of this sheet. If your offense is not listed on this sheet, call the court office to determine the amount of your fine.
- Make payment in U.S. Dollars to the “City of Nevada”. Partial payments cannot be accepted. NO PERSONAL CHECKS
1) To send by mail, address to MUNICIPAL COURT, 120 S. Ash, Nevada, MO 64772. Enclose a Money Order for the amount due.
2) To pay in person, the court office is open from 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. on Monday and 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Payments made in person can be made with Cash, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
3) On back of the ticket, sign on the “Defendant’s Name” line, fill in current address and driver’s license number, and return it with your payment by 3:00 p.m. on your court date. Be sure to allow enough days for the mail to deliver, whereas the court is not responsible for delays in the Postal Service.
*Court Appearance Guidelines*
No food or drink will be allowed in the Courtroom. No hats are to be worn and proper attire is required. Use of tobacco products is prohibited. All cell phones and pagers must be turned off. Children 5 yrs. old and under will not be allowed in the courtroom while court is in session.
*Warning*
If you fail to respond to this summons by your court date:
- A WARRANT may be issued for your arrest.
- Your driving privileges in this state or in your home state may be suspended until the fine is paid. If your license is suspended, you will have to pay your ticket and an additional fee to the Department of Revenue to have your driving privileges reinstated. Also, a HOLD can be placed on your license to keep you from renewing it until the court has been satisfied.