Fine

A fine is the base monetary penalty imposed for a specific parking, camera, or administrative violation. This is the amount you would pay if the ticket were resolved promptly, before any late penalties or interest accrue. Fines are set by NYC law and vary by violation type.

Common fine amounts include: $50 for speed and red light camera violations, $115 for bus lane cameras and many parking violations (hydrant, double parking, no standing), $65 for expired Muni-Meters and street cleaning violations, and $35 for the cheapest parking infractions. Some violations carry higher fines in Manhattan (below 96th Street).

For fleet operators, the base fine is rarely what you end up paying. Without prompt payment, a $50 camera ticket becomes $125 within 75 days. Across a 50-vehicle fleet, the gap between base fines and actual amounts paid can be tens of thousands of dollars per year. Clear Plates helps you pay at the base fine level by alerting you to new violations before the first penalty increase hits.