State Court of Thomas County Schedule for Fine and Settlement
**Note** For Moving Violations there is also a Defensive Driving School that can be attended in order to Reduce the Points on your License. The Driving School must be completed before your Court Date in order for us to send to the state to reduce your points. You will need to send the Certificate of Completion with your money to the address below. If you live out of State, check with your state as to whether you can take a certified Driving School in your state or if you must take a certified class in Georgia. Check the Georgia Drivers Services Website for Approved Drivers Classes. Go to www.dds.ga.gov.
Tickets can be paid online with an addition convenience fee at www.thomascountytickets.com
***No longer accepting personal checks.*** as of Feb. 1, 2019
Drivers under the age of 21 who are convicted of a moving violation may be subject to a driver’s license suspension for that reason, anyone under 21 must make a court appearance.
All these fines will go up 3% as of July 3, 2023
Speeding
5-10mph over the speed limit
$ 50.00
11-14mph over the speed limit
$137.50
15-24mph over the speed limit
$151.80
25-30mph over the speed limit
$190.30
31-35mph over the speed limit
$236.50
36mph over the speed limit
Must make a court appearance
Miscellaneous Traffic Fines
Suspended registration
$756.25
Cover over headlight/ obstructed headlights
$137.50
Defective equipment
$107.00
No light on bicycle
$137.50
Incorrect address on license
$137.50
Expired or without tag
$107.00
Expired or wrong class license
$107.00
Failure to dim lights
$137.50
Failure to use signal
$137.50
Failure to maintain control
$137.50
Failure to stop for a bus
$169.40
Failure to stop for a light/ sign
$183.70
Failure to yield fo an emergency vehicle
$169.40
Failure to yield right of way
$137.50
Following too close
$137.50
Impeding flow of traffic
$137.50
Improper crossing of railroad
$137.50
Improper mufflers
$137.50
Improper tag or switching
$169.40
Laying drags (Scratching off)
$137.50
Loud music/ noise
$110.00
Never having license
$756.25
No commercial license
$715.00
No insurance (If you did not have insurance on the date you were stopped)
$601.70
No vaccination for rabbies
$137.50
Pedestrian under the influence (Public drunkeness)
$137.50
Permitting unlicensed person to drive
$137.50
Seatbelt Violations
6 years old to 17 years old
$ 25.00
18 years old and over
$ 15.00
Too fast for conditions
$137.50
Without helmet or shield
$137.50
Without license on person (Only if valid proof of license is shown)
$ 29.00
Without proof of insurance (If proof of insurance on the day you were stopped is shown)
$ 50.00
Wrong side of the road
$137.50
Must Make Court Appearance to Settle
Attempting to elude
Fine set by Judge
Court cost for appearing in court
$175.00
Court cost to dismiss a case prior to court (Can only be done by person who took out warrant)
$175.00
Drag racing
Fine set by Judge
DUI
1st Offense
12 Months Probation
$ 924.30 Fine
40 Hours CSW
Attend DUI School (Min)
2nd Offense
12 Months Probation
$1581.80 Fine
30 Days CSW
Three Days Jail. Attend DUI School
$25 for picture in paper (min)
3rd Offense
12 Months Probation
$2564.10 Fine
30 Days CSW
15 Days Jail. Attend DUI School
$25 for picture in paper (min)
**Note**
DUI Driving School MUST be attended on any offense in order to get your license back after the Suspension Time.
Possession of Marijuana Less than 1oz.
4 Months Probation
$643.50
Attend DUI School
Allow Search (min)
Revoked or suspended license
Min fine is $940.50, 2nd offense is $110.00
Point Accumulation
Check the Georgia Department of Driver Services for points on license information at https://dds.georgia.gov/