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Fine Across the Region
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• Breaking a funeral procession in Olivette: $44
• Christmas lights violation in Dellwood: $49
• Dog or cat at large in Breckenridge Hills: $50
• Broken windshield in Clayton: $75
• Spinning or squealing tires in Marlborough: $77
• Leaving mud on the roadway in Wildwood: $97
• Barking dog in Hazelwood: $100
• Following too close in Ellisville: $113
• Failure to dim headlights in Maryland Heights: $125
• Writing checks to the municipalities of St. Louis County: Priceless
The St. Louis region has 22% of the state’s population, but collects 46% of fines and fees.
On average, municipal courts in the region generate an annual profit of $488,357.
Sources: U.S. Census, Office of State Courts Administrator, Better Together Municipal Courts Report, municipal fine schedules; revenue/administration figures are from fiscal year 2013
