If you get ticketed for a traffic violation in Kansas, you’ll generally have a number of options for dealing with it. You can fight the ticket in traffic court or admit guilt and pay the ticket.
Here are the fines for some of the most common traffic offenses in Kansas. However, these fines are the maximums for motorists who plead guilty. The fines might be different for motorists who go trial and lose. Also, court costs can increase the amount a motorist actually pays for a ticket.
What are the Fines for Kansas Speeding Tickets?
Fines for speeding tickets generally depend on the driver's speed in relation to the speed limit.
Kansas Has Two Types of Speed Limits
In Kansas, you can get a speeding ticket for exceeding the maximum speed limit or violating the “basic speed rule.” Maximum speed limits are normally posted and are just what they sound like—the top speed a motorist can lawfully drive on the roadway. The basic speed rule prohibits driving at a speed that’s greater than is “reasonable and prudent” under the circumstances. So, if conditions such as weather are less than ideal, you can violate the basic speed rule without exceeding the maximum speed limit. (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-1557 (2025); Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-1558 (2025).)
Kansas's Speeding Violation Fines
| Type of Violation | Fines |
|---|---|
|
Basic speed rule violation |
$75 |
|
1 to 10 miles per hour over limit |
$45 |
|
11 to 20 miles per hour over limit |
$45 plus $6 for each mile per hour over 10 miles per hour over the limit |
|
21 to 30 miles per hour over limit |
$105 plus $9 for each mile per hour over 20 miles per hour over the limit |
|
31 or more miles per hour over limit |
$195 plus $15 for each mile per hour over 30 miles per hour over the limit |
For speeding violations that occur in a construction or school zone, the fines are doubled. (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-2118 (2025).)
What Are the Fines for Stop Sign and Stop Light Tickets in Kansas?
Stop sign and red light violations carry the same fines in Kansas.
Kansas's Stop Sign and Traffic Signal Rules
At a stop sign or stop light, motorists must come to a complete stop before the nearest of a marked limit line, entering the crosswalk, or entering the intersection itself. In Kansas, it’s generally okay to turn right on red after making a complete stop. (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-1508 (2024); Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-1528 (2024).)
Kansas's Fines for Stop Sign and Red Light Violations
| Type of Violation | Fines |
|---|---|
|
Stop sign |
$75 |
|
Stop light |
$75 |
Kansas doesn’t use red light cameras. (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-2118 (2025).)
What Are the Fines & Suspension Periods for Distracted Driving in Kansas?
The penalties for distracted driving depend on the driver's age and record.
Kansas's Texting and Cell Phone Rules for Drivers
Kansas’s distracted driving law generally prohibits all motorists from text messaging while operating a vehicle. And for drivers who are younger than 18 years old, all wireless communication device use—including cell phones—is prohibited while driving. (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-15,111 (2025); Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-2,100 (2025).)
Kansas's Distracted Driving Penalties
| Type of Violation | Fines | License Suspension |
|---|---|---|
|
First underage violation |
Up to $250 |
30 days |
|
Second underage violation |
Up to $500 |
90 days |
|
Texting violation |
$60 |
None |
(Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-2118 (2025); Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-291 (2025).)