Dardenne Prairie

Upcoming Events

Mon May 27
Memorial Day - City Hall Closed
Wed Jun 05 @ 5:30PM -
Board of Aldermen Workshop
Wed Jun 05 @ 7:00PM -
Board of Alderman Meeting
Fri Jun 07 @11:00AM -
Senior Lunch & Bingo
Sat Jun 08 @ 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Music in the Park
Wed Jun 12 @ 7:00PM -
Planning & Zoning Meeting
Wed Jun 19 @ 5:30PM -
Board of Aldermen Workshop
Wed Jun 19 @ 7:00PM -
Board of Alderman Meeting
Sat Jun 22 @ 6:00PM -
Music & Movie in the Park

City of
Dardenne Prairie

2032 Hanley Road
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Phone: (636) 561-1718
Fax: (636) 625-0077
Municipal Court

The Municipal Court office will be closed from May 20th – May 24th.

 If making payments: 1) use the drop box located on the outside, northern end of the building, (Park, parking lot side.) Add a self-addressed envelope and a receipt will be mailed to you.

If you have questions on a case, leave your name and # and we will return your call on May 27th, 2013.

636-755-5333

Judge, Dennis Chassaniol II
Court Clerk, Tamie Smith
phone (636) 755-5333
fax (636) 625-0077
 
For Police, Fire or Medical Emergency dial 911
Police Dept non-emergency 636-949-0809 ext 1
 
Cases in Dardenne Prairie Municipal Court involve alleged violations of City ordinances.  
Municipal Court is generally held the fourth Wednesday or Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie City Hall.  Check the City Calendar for specific dates, especially during weeks containing a holiday.

If you signed a citation in front of an officer, you did not plead guilty, but only signed a promise to appear in court on your appearance date.

If you choose to seek the service of an attorney, you must do so before the scheduled court date.

Tickets/Fines can be paid by mail, in person at City Hall, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, or after hours at the drop box on the north side of the City Hall building.   If you would like a paid receipt include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. 

WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS.  We accept cash, cashiers check or money orders.

You can also make payments online at www.trafficpayment.com (there is a fee for this service).

All moving violations are reported to the Department of Revenue and may be subject to point assessments.

ATTORNEYS: To enter by mail, send your entry of appearance and request for recommendation along with the driver history and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Court Clerk. To enter online, go to www.lawsourcelive.com (driver history can be uploaded). Recommendations will not be made until a driver history is received.

 YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT IF:

  • You are 17 years old or younger (with a parent or guardian)
  • Speeding 25 or more miles per hour over the posted limit
  • You have had two (2) or more prior charges in Dardenne Prairie
  • Traffic cases involving accident
  • Housing Code Violations

Common Traffic Fines
*NOTE:  Offenses in Construction/School/Residential Zones have an additional $50 added to the fines and costs.  Speeding/Passing/Overtaking in a construction zone with workers present, mandatory minimum fine/costs $275.00

Speeding Fine Court Costs Total
1-5 mph over limit $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
6-10 mph over limit $60.50 $24.50 $85.00
11-15 mph over limit $70.50 $24.50 $95.00
16-20 mph over limit $100.50 $24.50 $125.00
21-24 mph over limit $125.50 $24.50 $150.00

 

Other- Point Violations  Fine Court Costs Total
Stop sign/Electric signal $100.50 $24.50 $125.00
Child not in Restraint $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
No Seat Belt $10.00 -- 10.00
Driving Un-Insured/No proof of Insurance $100.50 $24.50 $125.00
Following to Close $100.50 $24.50 $125.00
Driving with No or Expired Operators License $100.50 $24.50 $125.00
Fail to Yield Right of Way $75.50 $24.50 $100.00
Fail to Stop for School Bus $150.50 $24.50 $175.00
Fail to Maintain Single Lane $100.50 $24.50 $125.00
Fail to Signal $100.50 $24.50 $125.00 

Non-Moving or other NO Point Violations      

 Fine  Court Costs  Total
Excessive Window Tint $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
Expired Plates/Failure To Register Vehicle $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
Failure To Appear $75.50 $24.50 $125.00
Failure To Display Two License Plates $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
No License Plate Light $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
       
Parking Violations  Fine  Court Costs  Total
Handicap Zone (1st Offense)  (Subsequent offenses require appearance) $150.50 $24.50 $175.00
Wrong Side of Roadway $50.50 $24.50 $75.00
Parking where Prohibited $100.50 $24.50 $125.00