City Court Fine Schedule
Payments can be made online, via mail, or in person. Payments will not be accepted over the phone. If you have any questions, please call us at 985 892-8500 ext. 3 during normal business hours. Click here to return to payment options.
You may pay your traffic fine instead of appearing in Mayor's Court. All payments are due before the court date listed at the bottom of your citation.
Some violations require you to appear in court before the magistrate, and are not able to be paid in lieu of appearance. These are marked **.
Speeding 1-9 mph over limit
$180.00
Speeding 10-15 mph over limit
$190.00
Speeding 16-20 mph over limit
$220.00
Speeding 21-30 mph over limit
$240.00
Speeding 31 mph over limit and above
$260.00
Prima Facia Speeding
$190.00
Speeding in a School Zone
$240.00
Excessive Acceleration
$195.00
Drag Racing
$195.00
**Littering
$240.00
Driver's License Not on Person
$195.00
Driver's License Expired
$195.00
No Driver's License
$195.00
**Driving Under Suspension
$240.00
**Simple Obstruction
$240.00
**Passing Stopped School Bus
$240.00
**Reckless Operation
$240.00
**Hit and Run
$290.00
Careless Operation
$210.00
Failure to Maintain Control
$210.00
Failure to Yield
$195.00
Failure to Report an Accident
$195.00
Following Too Close
$195.00
Improper Equipment
$185.00
Improper Backing
$195.00
Improper Passing
$195.00
Inspection Sticker Expired
$180.00
No Inspection Sticker
$180.00
Expired License Plate
$195.00
No License Plate
$195.00
Switched License Plate
$195.00
No Seatbelt 1st Offense
$50.00
No Seatbelt 2nd or Subsequent Offense
$75.00
No Child Restraints
$195.00
No Truck Route
$175.00
No Turn Signal
$195.00
Disobey Stop Sign
$195.00
Disobey Red Light
$195.00
Disobey Police Signals or Signs
$195.00
All Other Traffic Violations Not Listed
$195.00
Illegal Parking
$140.00
Illegal Handicapped Parking 1st Offense
$250.00
Illegal Handicapped Parking 2nd or Subsequent Offense
$500.00
Last Updated: Nov. 2023
