Allen Municipal Court: traffic ticket guide
Allen traffic tickets go to the Allen Municipal Court on Century Parkway. You have 20 working days to tell the court how you will handle your ticket, and paying online closes off your other options.
- Court
- Allen Municipal Court
- Address
- 301 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013 (24-hour drop box in front of City Hall)
- Phone
- (214) 509-4380; pay by phone (800) 444-1187
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Pay online
- allentx.municipalonlinepayments.com (card fee 3.95%, $2.50 minimum)
- Case lookup
- municipalrecordsearch.com/allentx
The 20-working-day deadline
The court says you must contact it within 20 working days of the citation to say how you plan to handle your case: online, by mail, in person or through your lawyer. If you do not, it says an arrest warrant may be issued with added costs and maximum fines, and DPS could deny your license renewal.
What an Allen traffic ticket costs
| Violation (on or after 1/1/2020) | Fine and fees |
|---|---|
| Speeding, up to 15 mph over | $237 |
| Speeding, 21 mph or more over | $334 |
| Speeding in a school zone | $359 |
| No insurance | $396 |
From the court's fine schedule. Construction zone fines with workers present are doubled, and a warrant adds $50.
Your options for an Allen traffic ticket
Pay the fine
Paying in full online is a no contest plea and a conviction, and paying online or by phone gives up the right to request a driving safety course or deferred disposition.
Deferred disposition
Request it on or before your first appearance date or within 20 working days. You need a valid license that is not a CDL, a guilty or no contest plea, and no deferred disposition anywhere in the past year, and you pay the fees in full on approval. Drivers under 25 also take a driving safety course. The court excludes construction zones with workers present, speeding 25 mph or more over or 95 mph or more, accidents with damage or injury, passing a school bus, and cases in warrant status. You can apply online, by mail or in person.
Driving safety course (defensive driving)
Same deadline. You need a Texas license that is not a CDL, proof of insurance, a speed under 25 mph over and under 95 mph, and no course in the past year. The fee is $144, or $169 in a school zone.
Dismissals
If you were insured when you got the ticket, present proof and the court verifies it with your insurer. Expired registration ($20 plus the DMV's 20% penalty), an expired license or a name or address change ($20), and defective equipment ($10) can be dismissed once fixed, within 20 working days.
Plead not guilty
Appear before the response date on your citation, or mail a letter with your plea, a copy of your photo ID and the citation. A plea hearing comes first, then pre-trial.
If you cannot pay
The court says to tell the judge: it may offer other ways to resolve your fines, and it has an extension-to-pay application and community service forms.
If you miss your Allen court date
An arrest warrant may be issued, with added costs, and your license renewal could be denied. Allen has a Safe Harbor policy: you can come to the court to work out your case without fear of being arrested.
How an attorney handles an Allen ticket
Allen takes attorney filings online, including a Letter of Representation and Docket Setting request. The court notes an online filing does not replace a scheduled appearance, so an attorney files early and confirms the setting.
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Questions, answered
How long do I have to respond to an Allen ticket?
20 working days. The court says you must contact it within 20 working days to say how you will handle your case: online, by mail, in person or through your lawyer.
How much is a speeding ticket in Allen?
The court's fine schedule lists $237 for speeding up to 15 over, $334 for 21 or more over and $359 for a school zone, including fees, for offenses on or after January 1, 2020. Construction zone fines with workers present are doubled.
If I pay my Allen ticket online, can I still take defensive driving?
No. The court says paying online or by phone gives up the right to request a driving safety course or deferred disposition, and a full online payment is a no contest plea and a conviction.
Can my lawyer file a letter of representation online?
Yes. Allen has an online attorney form with a Letter of Representation and Docket Setting request.
Sources
- City of Allen: Municipal Court
- Citations
- Payment options
- Deferred disposition
- Driving safety course
- Dismissals
- Fine schedule
- Court process overview
Checked 2026-11-10. Court rules and fees change; the court has the final word.