Lawrence Municipal Court Fine and Bond Schedule Pursuant to K.S.A. 12-4305, the attached fines schedule has been established. Fines listed are within the minimum and maximum allowable fines established by ordinance for such offenses by the governing body. Bond amounts listed are for release from jail after an initial arrest on a misdemeanor charge. Defective Equipment Violations: If repairs are made and approved by an officer from the Police Department within 72 hours of the violation date, provide proof of repair to the Court Clerk s office and the charge will be dismissed. Expired Tag Parking Violations: If tags were renewed prior to the date of the violation, provide proof to the Court Clerk s office and the charge will be dismissed. No Insurance Violations: If insurance was valid on the date of the violation, provide proof of current insurance to the Court Clerk s office prior to your court date. The insurance proof will be submitted to the State Department of Motor Vehicles and placed on a 60-day stay. If insurance is not returned to the Court as invalid, the charge will be dismissed. Fines assessed on amended charges are at the discretion of the City Prosecutor. Requests for amendments to traffic violations should be directed to the City Prosecutor s office at 785-832-6195. Failure to appear in court may result in the suspension of your driver s license, a bench warrant, or both. If your driver s license is suspended, a $75.00 reinstatement fee per charge will be assessed. If a bench warrant is issued, a $50.00 warrant fee will be assessed. SO ORDERED: Randy McGrath, Municipal Judge
Equipment Violations Ordinance Description Degree Fine Costs 133 Improper Bicycle Lamps,Brakes or Reflectors INF $38.00 $52.00 133A Bicycle Lamps-Reflectors-Required INF $38.00 $52.00 133B Brakes Required on Bicycles INF $38.00 $52.00 143 Improper or Illegal Equipment INF $38.00 $52.00 146 Defective Headlamps INF $38.00 $52.00 147 Defective Tail Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 147A Defective Tail Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 147C Defective Tag Light INF $38.00 $52.00 148 Defective Reflectors INF $38.00 $52.00 149A Defective Stop Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 149B Defective Turn Signal INF $38.00 $52.00 151 Defective Equipment;Buses, Trucks, Motor Homes INF $38.00 $52.00 161B Defective;Improper Turn Signal Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 162 Defective;Improper Hazard Warning Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 163 Additional Lighting Equipment;Improper or Illegal INF $38.00 $52.00 163F Neon Ground Effects (no flash, red, or visible tube) INF $38.00 $52.00 164 Defective Multiple-Beam Road Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 173 Defective Brakes INF $38.00 $52.00 175 Defective Muffler INF $38.00 $52.00 175B Excessive Fumes or Smoke INF $38.00 $52.00 176A Left Side Mirror Required INF $38.00 $52.00 176B Right Side Mirror Required INF $38.00 $52.00 176C Defective Mirrors INF $38.00 $52.00 177D Defective Windshield Wipers INF $38.00 $52.00 183 Defective Motorcycle Head Light INF $38.00 $52.00 184 Defective Motorcycle Tail Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 184A Defective Motorcycle Tail Light INF $38.00 $52.00 184B Defective Motorcycle Tag Light INF $38.00 $52.00 185 Defective Motorcycle Reflectors INF $38.00 $52.00 186 Defective Motorcycle Stop Lamps INF $38.00 $52.00 186A Defective Morotcycle Brake Lights INF $38.00 $52.00 186B Defective Motorcycle Turn Signal INF $38.00 $52.00 187 Defective/Missing Motorcycle High Beams INF $38.00 $52.00 189 Defective Motorcycle Brakes INF $38.00 $52.00 191 Defective Motorcycle Equipment; Horn, Mirror, Etc. INF $38.00 $52.00 Mandatory Court Appearance is Not Required Drivers under the age of 18 must appear with a parent or guardian, or a parent may pay fine in person.
Animal Infractions Ordinance Description Degree Fine Costs 3-107 Owner Must Remove Animal Excrement INF $10.00 $52.00 3-201 Proof of Vaccination Required INF $10.00 $52.00 3-202.1 Animal at Large-1st Offense within 12 months INF $30.00 $52.00 3-202.2 Animal at Large-2nd Offense within 12 months INF $40.00 $52.00 3-202.3 Animal at Large-3rd Offense within 12 months INF $60.00 $52.00 3-202.4 Animal at Large-4th or Subsequent Offense INF $100.00 $52.00 Mandatory Court Appearance is Not Required
Traffic and Non Mandatory Infractions Ordinance Description Degree Fine Costs 103A Using Headphones in Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 103B Television Receiver Visible to Driver INF $68.00 $52.00 104 Inattentive Driving INF $68.00 $52.00 107 Unattended Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 108 Obstructed View;Overcrowded Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 109 Coasting INF $68.00 $52.00 109.1 Motorized Skateboard on Roadway INF $68.00 $52.00 110 Following Fire Apparatus INF $68.00 $52.00 111 Driving Over Fire Hose INF $68.00 $52.00 112 Placing Items in the Roadway INF $68.00 $52.00 112C Removal of Debris on Highway Required INF $68.00 $52.00 113 Stopped Blocking an Intersection INF $68.00 $52.00 114 Illegal Operation of Snowmobile on Highway INF $68.00 $52.00 114.1 Unlawful Operation of All-terrain Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 115 Unlawful Riding on Vehicle (over age 14) INF $68.00 $52.00 116 Driving Upon Sidewalk INF $68.00 $52.00 117 Improper Backing INF $68.00 $52.00 118 Avoiding Traffic Control Device INF $68.00 $52.00 119 Unlawful Parade INF $68.00 $52.00 12 Disobey Traffic Control Device INF $68.00 $52.00 120 Driving Through a Procession INF $68.00 $52.00 122A Street Barriers;Destroy or Remove INF $68.00 $52.00 122B Street Barriers;Driving Through or Around INF $68.00 $52.00 123 Unsafe Opening of Vehicle Door INF $68.00 $52.00 124 Riding in a House Trailer INF $68.00 $52.00 125 Driving Across Lawn,Sidewalk, etc INF $68.00 $52.00 126C Failure to Remove Traffic Hazzard from Property INF $68.00 $52.00 127B Parental Responsibility of Child Riding Bike INF $68.00 $52.00 129A Improper Riding on Bicycle INF $68.00 $52.00 129B Riding on Bicycles;Riders Limited INF $68.00 $52.00 13 Violating Traffic Control Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 130 Riding on Bicycles;Clinging to Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 131 Riding on Bicycles;Roadways and Bicycle Paths INF $68.00 $52.00 132 Riding on Bicycles;Carrying Articles INF $68.00 $52.00 136 Skateboards Etc. in Roadway INF $68.00 $52.00 138 Motorcycle Violations; Illegal Riders INF $68.00 $52.00 139 Motocycle Violations on Laned Roadways INF $68.00 $52.00 139A Motorcycle - Improper Passing; Same Lane INF $68.00 $52.00 139C Motorcycle - Driving Between Lanes of Traffic INF $68.00 $52.00 139D Motorcycle - Riding More than Two Abreast INF $68.00 $52.00 13C Violating Steady Red Light INF $68.00 $52.00 14 Violating Pedestrian Control Signals INF $68.00 $52.00 140 Motorcycle Violations;Clinging to Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 141 Motorcycle Passenger Footrests and Seats INF $68.00 $52.00
142A Motorcycle Helmet Required under 18yoa INF $68.00 $52.00 142B Motorcycle Eye Protection Required INF $68.00 $52.00 144 Driving Without Headlights INF $68.00 $52.00 144A Driving Without Headlights INF $68.00 $52.00 144B Motorcycles - Driving without Headlights INF $68.00 $52.00 15 Violating Flashing Traffic Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 152 Equipment Lamps;Unlawful Color INF $68.00 $52.00 153 Improperly Mounted Equipment Lamps INF $68.00 $52.00 154 Equipment Lamps;Visibility Requirements INF $68.00 $52.00 156A Lamps;Flags Required on Projecting Loads INF $68.00 $52.00 156B Projecting Loads; Passenger Car INF $68.00 $52.00 157 Lamps on Parked Vehicles INF $68.00 $52.00 158 Improper Lamps on Road Machinery INF $68.00 $52.00 159A Improper Use of Spot Lamps INF $68.00 $52.00 159B Improperly Positioned Fog Lamps INF $68.00 $52.00 159D Improperly Positioned Driving Lamps INF $68.00 $52.00 15A1 Violating Flashing Red Traffic Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 16 Violating Lane Control Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 16-101 Unlawful Driving in Park INF $68.00 $52.00 160 Improper lamps;lights on Emergency Vechicle INF $68.00 $52.00 161A Improper Stop Lamps INF $68.00 $52.00 165 Failure to Dim Headlights INF $68.00 $52.00 166 Improper Single-Beam Headlights INF $68.00 $52.00 168 Improper Number of Driving Lamps INF $68.00 $52.00 169 Unauthorized Lights or Signals INF $68.00 $52.00 169B Front Lights - White/Amber Only INF $68.00 $52.00 169C Flashing Lights Prohibited INF $68.00 $52.00 169E Tag/Reverse Lights - White/Amber Only INF $68.00 $52.00 16C Violating Red Arrow Turn Lane Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 17 Unauthorized Sign, Signal, Marking or Device INF $68.00 $52.00 17-108.1 Failure to Yield - Roundabout/Uncontrolled Intersection INF $68.00 $52.00 17-114 Bicycles - Riding Abreast INF $68.00 $52.00 17-116.1 Loud Sound Amplification INF $68.00 $52.00 17-210 Use of Loudspeakers on the Street INF $68.00 $52.00 17-212 Truck Route Violation INF $68.00 $52.00 170 Improper Signal Lamps; School Bus INF $68.00 $52.00 171 Improper Signal Lamps; Church or Daycare Bus INF $68.00 $52.00 172 Improper Lamps; Highway Maintenance Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 174 Improper Horn/Warning Device INF $68.00 $52.00 177 Improper Wipers; Obstructed Windshield INF $68.00 $52.00 177A Obstructed Windshield INF $68.00 $52.00 177B Damaged Windshield, Side, Rear Window INF $68.00 $52.00 177C Windshield Wipers Required INF $68.00 $52.00 177E Eye Protection Required or No Windshield INF $68.00 $52.00 178 Tire Equipment Restrictions INF $68.00 $52.00 178E Tires; Bald/Bulging/Cracked INF $68.00 $52.00 179 Spilling Load on Highway INF $68.00 $52.00 18 Interference with Official Traffic Control Device INF $68.00 $52.00
180 Trailer/Towed Vehicles/Drawbar Connections INF $68.00 $52.00 181 Use of One-Way Glass on Windshield INF $68.00 $52.00 181A Illegal Window Tint/One-Way Glass INF $68.00 $52.00 181C Illegal Headlight Sun Screen Device INF $68.00 $52.00 182.2 Unlawful Riding; Persons under Age 14 INF $68.00 $52.00 188 Improper Lighting; Motor-Driven Cycles INF $68.00 $52.00 193 No Drivers License in Possession INF $68.00 $52.00 196 Allow Unauthorized Operator INF $68.00 $52.00 197 Allow Unauthorized Minor to Operate Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 198 Illegal Tag INF $68.00 $52.00 198A1 Expired Tag INF $68.00 $52.00 198A3 Lending License Plate INF $68.00 $52.00 198A5 Tag Not Issued to Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 21 Traffic Lane Violation INF $68.00 $52.00 32 Speed not Reasonable and Prudent INF $68.00 $52.00 34 Minimum Speed Regulation INF $68.00 $52.00 35 Special Speed Limitation on Motor Driven Cycle INF $68.00 $52.00 37 Exhibition of Speed/Acceleration INF $68.00 $52.00 38 Drive Left of Center INF $68.00 $52.00 39 Passing; Improper; Opposing INF $68.00 $52.00 40A Improper Overtaking of Vehicle on Left INF $68.00 $52.00 40B Improper Overtaking of Vehicle on Right INF $68.00 $52.00 41 Improper Passing on the Right INF $68.00 $52.00 42 Passing on Left with Insufficient Clearance INF $68.00 $52.00 43 Driving Left of Center INF $68.00 $52.00 44 Drive on Left in No-Passing Zone INF $68.00 $52.00 45A Drive Wrong Direction on One Way Road INF $68.00 $52.00 45B Rotary Traffic Island Violation INF $68.00 $52.00 46 Illegal J-Turn INF $68.00 $52.00 46A Improper Lane Change INF $68.00 $52.00 47 Following Too Closely INF $68.00 $52.00 48 Improper Turn on Divided Highway INF $68.00 $52.00 49 Improper Turn or Approach INF $68.00 $52.00 49A Turning Left/Right from Far Lane INF $68.00 $52.00 49B Improper Turn or Approach (left turn lane) INF $68.00 $52.00 50 Posted No Turn at Intersection INF $68.00 $52.00 51 Improper U-Turn INF $68.00 $52.00 52 Improper Turn on Curve or Crest of Grade INF $68.00 $52.00 53 Start Improperly from Parked Position INF $68.00 $52.00 54 Improper Turn Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 54A Unsafe Turn INF $68.00 $52.00 54B Turn Signal Not Used INF $68.00 $52.00 54C Stopping Suddenly INF $68.00 $52.00 56 Improper Hand Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 57 Failure to Yield R.O.W. at Uncontrolled Intersection INF $68.00 $52.00 58 Failure to Yield when Turning Left INF $68.00 $52.00 59B Stop Sign Violation INF $68.00 $52.00 59C Failure to Yield at Yield Sign INF $68.00 $52.00 6 Disobey Officer Directing Traffic INF $68.00 $52.00
60 Failure to Yield Entering Roadway INF $68.00 $52.00 61.1 Passing Near Stationary Emergency Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 61A Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 61B Duty Approaching Stationary Emergency Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 61B1 Duties When Passing Emergency Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 62 FTC with Construction Zone Regulations INF $68.00 $52.00 63 Disobey Pedestrian Traffic Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 64A Fail to Yield to Pedestrian in Crosswalk INF $68.00 $52.00 64B Pedestrians; Being a Hazard INF $68.00 $52.00 65 Jaywalking INF $68.00 $52.00 66 Drivers to Exercise Due Care INF $68.00 $52.00 68 Pedestrian Unlawfully in Roadway INF $68.00 $52.00 69 Soliciting Ride or Business on Roadway INF $68.00 $52.00 70 Driving Through Safety Zone INF $68.00 $52.00 72 Pedestrian F.T.Y. to Emergency Vehicle INF $68.00 $52.00 76 Failure to Obey RR Crosing Signal INF $68.00 $52.00 77 Failure to Stop at RR Crossing Stop Sign INF $68.00 $52.00 80 Vehicle Emerging from Alley or Driveway INF $68.00 $52.00 81A Improper Passing of School Bus INF $68.00 $52.00 81B Improper use of School Bus Signals INF $68.00 $52.00 17-104.7 Speeding in an Alley (10mph limit) INF 17-104.8 Speeding in a School Zone or Park (20mph limit) INF 33 Speeding INF See Schedule $52.00 See Schedule $52.00 See Schedule $52.00 182A Child Passenger Safety Restraint Required INF $60.00 $52.00 182.1 Seat Belt Violation INF $10.00 $52.00 16-115 Removal of Snow/Ice from Public Sidewalks INF $20.00 $52.00 17-702 Riding Bicycle on Sidewalk INF $30.00 $52.00 17-702.2 Skateboarding Prohibited INF $30.00 $52.00 15-208 Public Park;Hours of Operation INF $50.00 $52.00 30.2 Refusal to Submit to Preliminary Breath Test INF $90.00 $52.00 Mandatory Court Appearance is Not Required Drivers under the age of 18 must appear with a parent or guardian, or a parent may pay fine in person.
Parking Violations Ordinance Description Degree Fine Costs 17-201.A1 Traffic Hazard; Vehicle Towed PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-202 48 Hour Tow; Removal of Vehicle PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-217-1G Parked; Tag not Attached or Clearly Visible PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-217.1A Plate not Issued to Vehicle PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-217.1B Parked with Expired Tag PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-217.1F Parked; Decal not Attached to Tag PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-307 Vehicle not Parked within Marked Spaces PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-410.28 Parked on City Right-of-Way PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-410.30 Parked on Unimproved Surface PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-411 Parked more than 48 hours PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-416 Large Vehicle Parking (2HR Limit-8'Wx20'Lx8'H) PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-416.1 Recreation Vehicles (48HR/100FT/Unattached) PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-703 Illegal Bicycle Parking PKG $40.00 $0.00 83A Improper Stopping, Standing, or Parking PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A1 Double Parking PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A10 Parked on a Crossover PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A2 Parked on Sidewalk PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A3 Parked Within an Intersection PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A4 Parked on a Crosswalk PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A5 Parked Between Safety Zones PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A6 Parked in Construction Zone PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A7 Parked on Bridge PKG $40.00 $0.00 85A8 Parked on RailRoad Tracks PKG $40.00 $0.00 85B1 Parked in Front of Private Driveway PKG $40.00 $0.00 85B2 Parked Within 15 Feet of a Fire Hydrant PKG $40.00 $0.00 85B3 Parked Within 20 Feet of Crosswalk PKG $40.00 $0.00 85B4 Park Within 30 Feet of Stop Sign PKG $40.00 $0.00 85C1 Parked Within 50 Feet of RR Crossing PKG $40.00 $0.00 85E Parked in Firelane PKG $40.00 $0.00 86 Improper Stopping/Parking on Roadway PKG $40.00 $0.00 86A Parking More than 12 Inches from Curb (two way) PKG $40.00 $0.00 86B Parking More than 12 Inches from Curb (one way) PKG $40.00 $0.00 88A Parked Displayed for Sale PKG $40.00 $0.00 88B Repairing Vehicle on Street PKG $40.00 $0.00 89 Improper Stall Parking PKG $40.00 $0.00 90 Parked Blocking Traffic PKG $40.00 $0.00 92 Parked in Alleyway PKG $40.00 $0.00 93 Parked Disabled Vehicle PKG $40.00 $0.00 93A Parking Unattached Trailer of any Kind PKG $40.00 $0.00 95 Parked in Hazardous or Congested Place PKG $40.00 $0.00
96 Posted No Parking PKG $40.00 $0.00 97 Limited Time Parking Zone PKG $40.00 $0.00 98 Delivery Vehicle Blocking Traffic PKG $40.00 $0.00 99 Parked in Loading Zone PKG $40.00 $0.00 17-217.1E Parked with Altered or Defaced Tag PKG $100.00 $0.00 87 Handicap Parking Only PKG $100.00 $0.00 87.1A Exp/Rev/Susp Handicapped Placard PKG $100.00 $0.00 87.1B Unauthorized Use of Handicapped Placard PKG $100.00 $0.00 87E1E Parking in Handicapped Access Stall PKG $100.00 $0.00 Mandatory Court Appearance is Not Required