Traffic Violations in Montana

Montana ( MT)

Average: $275

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$100

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $275                    
Typical
                        Traffic Violations Case
                    

High Estimate

$750

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$150/hr	$234/hr	$375/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$100	$275	$750

What to Know About Traffic Violations Costs in Montana

Montana does not use a points system. Traffic violations tracked by frequency. Most speeding fines $20-$200. Traffic attorneys $100-$275. Montana has specific highway regulations for its vast rural road network. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor. Montana has no photo enforcement. The state formerly had no speed limit on highways (prior to 1999).

Sources: State DMV/MVA, State Vehicle Code, State Bar Association (MT)