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Topeka Municipal Court Fine Schedule Effective January 29, 2020 Pursuant to TMC 2.110.330 (“CA” DENOTES A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE)

STO/TMC OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OFTRAFFIC LAWS STO/TMC PEDESTRIANS 0.6 Failure to obey person directing traffic $70 0.62 Highway construction/maintenance $100 TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, MARKERS 0.63 Pedestrian to obey traffic control devices $70 0.12 Disobeying traffic control device $70 0.64a Vehicle fail to yield pedestrian ROW $100 0.13 Traffic control signal legend steady red indication $100 0.64b Pedestrian running into traffic $70 0.14(a) Fail to yield ROW to Pedestrian w/signal $100 0.64d Improper passing at a crosswalk $100 0.14(b) Pedestrian failing to follow don’t walk signal $70 0.65 Jaywalking $70 0.15 Failure to obey flashing traffic control signals $70 0.66 Drivers to exercise due care for pedestrians $100 0.16 Disobeying lane signal $70 0.68 Pedestrian on highways $70 0.17 Displaying unauthorized signs $70 0.69 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business $70 0.18 Interference with control devices, etc. CA 0.70 Prohibited driving through safety zone $70 0.20(b) Driving on play street $100 0.71 Pedestrian ROW on sidewalks $90 ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES 0.72 Pedestrian yield to emergency vehicle $70 0.23 Accident involving death or personal injuries CA 0.73 Blind Pedestrian ROW $100 0.24Accident involving damage to vehicle or property CA 0.74 Pedestrian under influence of alcohol/drugs CA 0.26Duty upon striking unattended vehicle/property CA 0.75 Pedestrian must obey bridge or RR signals $70 0.26.1 Removal of vehicle from roadway after accident $70 SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED 0.27 Duty to report accident CA 0.76 Obedience to railroad crossing signal $70 0.28 False reports CA 0.77 Failure to stop at railroad crossing $70 SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES 0.78 Certain vehicles must stop at RR crossings $70 0.29Reckless driving CA 0.79 Moving heavy equipment at RR grade crossing $70 0.30 DUI CA 0.80 Stop prior to entering roadway from alley or $100 0.30.1DUI – commercial CA 0.81(a) Passing stopped school bus operating signals CA 0.30.3Ignition interlock device – tampering CA 0.82(a) Overtaking and passing church/day care bus $315 0.31 Fleeing or attempting to elude CA STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING SPEED REGULATIONS 0.83 Stop/stand/park outside business or residential $70 0.32Speed too fast for conditions $70 0.85 Stop/stand/park where prohibited $70 0.34(a) Impeding traffic $70 0.86 Stop/park on roadway $70 0.35Speeding on motorcycle without headlight $70 0.87 Accessible parking $100 0.37 Racing on highways/Exhibition of speed $100 0.87(b)(2) Accessible parking limited to 24 hours $100 DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY 0.87(e)(1)(A) Accessible parking without placard/plate $100 OVERTAKING AND PASSING AND USE OF ROAD 0.87.1 Accessible parking revoked or suspended placard $100 0.38Driving left of center $70 0.88 Unlawful parking for certain purposes $70 0.39Passing vehicles in opposite directions $70 0.89 Improper stall parking $70 0.40 Overtaking vehicles on left $70 0.90 Stop/stand/park blocking traffic $70 0.41 Improper passing $70 0.91 Parking on narrow street prohibited by sign $70 0.42Limitations on overtaking vehicles on left $70 0.92 Parking in alley $70 0.43Further limitations on driving left of center $70 0.93 Parking disabled vehicle or farm machinery $70 0.44Passing in a no-passing zone $70 0.94 Parking adjacent to schools $70 0.45One way roadways and rotary traffic islands $100 0.95 Stop/park in hazardous/congested areas $70 0.46Driving on roadways laned for traffic $70 0.96 Parking prohibited by signs $70 0.47Following too closely $70 0.97 Limited time parking zone $70 0.48Driving on divided highways, prohibited turns $70 0.99 Loading/unloading zone $70 10.55.060 Unlawful driving on snow route $70 10.25.010 Abandoned/junk vehicle $70 TURNING, STARTING & SIGNALS; 10.25.010(d) Parking in reserved stall $70 STOPPING AND TURNING 10.60.020 Parking lot trespass $70 0.49Turning movements $70 10.60.030 Parking vehicle having offensive odor $70 0.51U-turns prohibited $70 10.60.080 Parking where prohibited $70 0.52 Turning on curves or crest of grade $70 10.60.090 All night parking in business district/certain $70 0.53 Starting parked vehicle $70 10.60.100 Parking more than 48 hours $70 0.54 Turning movements & required signals $70 10.60.110 Unlawful parking at financial institution $70 0.55 Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps $70 10.60.120 Parking on non-paved surfaces in front yard $70 0.56Improper turn signal $70 10.60.230 Parked at a hooded meter $70 10.20.190Prohibited turn $70 10.60.460 Parked in a loading zone $70 10.20.210 Left turn by franchised bus $70 10.60.490 Improper parking by bus or taxi $70 10.20.220 Left turn into alley or private drive in core area $70 10.60.500 Improper parking at bus or taxi stand $70 RIGHT OF WAY 10.55.050 Improper parking on snow route $70 0.57ROW at intersections $70 10.70.010 Unlawful all night parking $70 0.58ROW left turn $70 10.70.020 Unlawful parking in core area $70 0.59 Stop and yield signs $100 10.70.030(a) Unlawful truck parking in alleys/core area $70 0.60 Failure to yield ROW from private drive or alley $70 10.70.030(b) Unlawful truck stop/stand in alleys in core area $70 0.61Failure to yield to emergency vehicle $100 10.70.030(c) Loading/unloading between 10 am & 6 pm $70 0.61.1Passing stationary emergency vehicle $100 10.70.040 Angle parking prohibited $70 10.80.030 Prohibited Acts of Pedestrians CA Page 1 ** No Court Cost STO/TMC STO/TMC MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC RELATED RULES 0.166(b) Single beam intensity $70 0.103a Headphones in vehicle $70 0.167 Speed limit 25 mph when using alternative headlamps $70 0.103b Television visible to driver $70 0.168 Must have 2 lighted headlamps/not more than 4 $70 0.106 Transporting open container CA 0.169 Special restrictions on lamps $70 0.108 Obstruction of driver’s view/control $70 0.170 School bus equipment/lamps $70 0.109 Coasting $70 0.171 Church bus lights and equipment $70 0.110 Following fire vehicle $70 0.172 Unlawful operation of maintenance vehicle w/o req. lamps $70 0.111 Crossing fire hose CA 0.173 Brakes, performance requirements $70 0.112 Putting glass etc. on highway $70 0.174 Horns and warning devices $70 0.113 Stop where obstructs traffic/pedestrians $70 0.175 Noise prevention; mufflers $70 0.114 Operating snowmobile on street $70 0.176 Mirrors $70 0.114.1 Unlawful operation of all-terrain vehicle $70 0.177 Windshield unobstructed/wipers, eye protection $70 0.114.3 Unlawful operation of low speed vehicle $70 0.178 Restriction on tire equipment $70 0.114.4 Unlawful operation of a golf cart $70 0.178.1 Wide-base single tires $70 0.114.5 Unlawful operation of a work-site utility vehicle $70 0.179 Spilling load on highways $70 0.115 Riding/allowing riding where not intended $70 0.180 Trailers/towed vehicles equipment required $70 0.117 Improper backing $70 0.181 Windshield tint & sunscreens $70 0.118 Using private property to avoid traffic control device $70 0.182(a)(1) Child restraint required under 4 years of age $60 0.120 Driving through procession $70 0.182.1(a)(1) Failure to use seatbelt $30** 0.121 Failing to yield to military vehicle $70 0.182.1(a)(2) Seat belts - at least 14 but less than 18 $60** 0.122 Disobeying/destroying/removing street barriers $70 0.182.2 Unlawful riding on vehicles $70 0.123 Opening door into traffic $70 EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES 0.124 Unlawful riding in house trailer $70 0.183 Motorcycle headlamps $70 0.125 Driving off roadway $70 0.184 Motorcycle tail lamps $70 0.126( c) Failure to remove tree/shrub/etc. obstructing driver view CA 0.185 Motorcycle rear reflector required $70 0.126.1 Obstructing license plates $100 0.186 Motorcycle stop lamps & turn signals $70 0.126.2 Prohibited use of wireless communication devices $100 0.187 Motorcycle multiple-beam road lighting equipment $70 10.20.050 Driving on levees $70 0.188 Lighting equipment for motorcycles $70 10.20.080 Failure to pull over/yield for funeral procession $100 0.189 Motorcycle brakes required $70 10.20.100 Inattentive/negligent/unsafe driving $100 0.190 Defective motorcycle brakes $70 10.20.125 Unattended motor vehicle $70 0.191 Other equipment on motorcycles $70 10.20.127 Driving on sidewalk $70 DRIVERS LICENSE & VEHICLE TAGS 10.50.020 Interference with parade $100 0.192 No driver’s license CA 10.50.030 Driving through parade $100 0.193 No DL in possession $70 10.50.040 Parking on parade route $70 0.194 Suspended, Revoked or Cancelled DL CA 10.50.050 Failure to possess parade permit $100 0.195 Driving in violation of restrictions CA OPERATION OF BICYCLES, LOW 0.196 Permitting unauthorized operator of vehicle CA POWER CYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES 0.197 Permitting unauthorized minor to operate vehicle CA 0.127(b) Parent allowing child to violate STO 128 - 133 $70 0.199 Unlawful use of a driver’s license CA 0.128 Traffic laws apply to bicycles/motorcycles $70 0.200 No liability insurance CA 0.129(a) Failure to ride on bicycle seat $70 10.05.060(a) No license plate $70 0.129(b) Too many passengers on bicycles $70 10.05.060(b)(1) Illegal license plate $70 0.130 Bicycle clinging to another vehicle $70 10.05.060(b)(2) Expired license plate $70 0.131 Restrictions on bicycle operations $70 10.05.060(b)(5) Displaying altered license plate CA 0.132 Riding bicycle without hands on handlebars $70 10.05.060(b)(7) License plate not secured $70 0.133 Bicycle lights/equipment required $70 10.05.060(b)(8) Displaying illegal accessible parking placard/plate CA 0.136 Coasters/skate on roadway $70 10.05.060(c) Allowing unlawful use of license plate CA SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES 0.138 Motorcycle – safe operating rules $70 Non Traffic Fines 0.139 Motorcycle – roadway laned for traffic $70 ANIMAL OFFENSES 0.139(b) Motorcycle improper passing $70 6.20.030 Running at large $30 0.139(c) Motorcycle improper lane use $70 6.20.060 Permit Required $30 0.139(d) Motorcycles more than 2 abreast $70 6.20.150 Tag Required $30 0.140 Motorcycle clinging to another vehicle $70 6.30.050 Permit Required $30 0.141 Motorcycle passenger seat/footrest handlebars $70 6.30.120 Tag Required $30 0.142 Motorcycle rider equipment $70 All other animal offenses CA LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS, ETC. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES 0.143(a) Defective equipment $70 8.35.070(a) Unlawful use or sale of fireworks CA 0.144 Vehicle lamp violation $70 8.35.070(b) Illegal use or sale of rockets CA 0.146 Vehicle must be equipped with headlamps $70 08.45.040 Burning Trash in Unapproved Bin CA 0.147 Tail lamp violation $70 9.05.070 Ticket scalping $100 0.148 Rear reflectors required $70 9.45.040 Obstruction of public ways CA 0.149 Brake lights/turn signals required $70 9.45.360 Unlawful Camping CA 0.150 Marker lights required $70 9.45.370 Fail to Remove Property from Camp w/in 24hrs CA 0.151 Additional equipment required on certain vehicles $70 11.10.010(a) In City park after hours $100 0.156 Failure to mark or light projecting load/prohibited load $70 11.10.080(a) In City pool after hours $100 0.157 Lamps on parked vehicles $70 12.40.010(c) Pushing snow into street, sidewalk or handicapped stall $100 0.157(d) Unlawful use of high beams $70 10.20.030 Pedestrian/bicycle on interstate $70 0.158 Lighting requirements for other vehicles $70 10.20.040 Using vehicle for advertising w/o permit $70 0.159 Unlawful use of spot/fog lamps $70 10.20.090 Loud stereo CA

0.161 Vehicle must be equipped with stop lamps/turn signals $70 10.35.030(a)(1) Riding bicycle/roller skate/skateboard etc. on sidewalk-central $70 business district 0.162 Hazard warning lights $70 10.35.030(a)(2) Riding bicycle/roller skate/skateboard etc. in public parking $70 facilities 0.163 Additional lighting equipment $70 10.35.030(b)(1) Failure of bicycle/roller skate/skateboard etc. to yield ROW to $70 pedestrian 0.164 Multiple beam lighting allowed $70 10.35.010(b)(2) Bicycle/roller skate/skateboard speed too fast for conditions $70 0.165 Improper use of multiple beam lighting $70 10.35.040 Operating Electric-Assisted Scooter $70 0.166 Single beam lighting allowed $70 10.35.050 Parking Electric-Assisted Scooter $70 Page 2 ** No Court Cost SPEEDING FINES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2012

SPEEDING FINES. If 41+ MPH over posted speed, then Court Appearance is Mandatory! 1-10.$45 16…$81 22…$123 28…$177 34…$255 11….$51 17…$87 23…$132 29…$186 35…$270 12….$57 18…$93 24…$141 30…$195 36...$285 13….$63 19…$99 25…$150 31…$210 37...$300 14….$69 20…$105 26…$159 32…$225 38...$315 15… $75 21…$114 27…$168 33…$240 39...$330 40...$345 DOUBLE fines in Construction Zone – TMC 10.20.170 TRIPLE fines in School Zone – TMC 10.20.160

The Court Clerk is duly authorized by the Topeka Municipal Court Judge to accept by mail or in person voluntary appearances, pleas of guilty or no contest and payment of fines imposed by the schedule or by subsection (a) of section TMC 2.110.280 and amendments thereto.