FineTally
What it costs in your state — registration, permits, tickets, filings.
| Sections | Latest |
|---|---|
| Traffic FinesBase fine, surcharges and points by violation and state. | 1 |
| Vehicle FeesRegistration, title transfer and inspection costs. | 1 |
| Court & Filing FeesSmall claims limits and what filing actually costs. | 1 |
| Permits & LicencesRenewal fees and processing times by state. | 1 |
- Car Registration Cost in Florida: The First One Costs Far More Than the Renewals
Florida charges a substantial one-time fee the first time a vehicle is registered in the state. Budget for the first bill and the renewals separately — they are not the same number.
- Driver's Licence Renewal Fee by State: $20 to $90, and the Term Length Changes the Comparison
Comparing renewal fees between states without dividing by the term length compares two different products. The useful number is dollars per year.
- Small Claims Court Limits by State: $2,500 to $25,000, and the Limit Is Not the Only Rule
Every state caps what small claims court will hear. If your claim is over the cap you have two options, and one of them quietly gives away the difference.
- Speeding Ticket Cost in Texas: The Base Fine Is the Small Part
The fine printed on the citation is one line of four. The court costs attached to it are usually larger, and the insurance increase is usually larger than both.