(a) When a motorist pleads guilty by mail or in person at a bureau hearing office, he or she is required to pay the appropriate fine as follows:

1. (1) $75 for a first red light violation where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $95 where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009; provided, however, such fine shall be $150 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $190 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009;
2. (2) $150 for a second red light violation committed within a period of 18 months where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $190 where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009; provided, however, such fine shall be $300 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $375 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009;
3. (3) $375 for a third red light violation committed within a period of 18 months, where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $470 where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009; provided, however, such fine shall be $750 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $940 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009;
4. (4) $60 for all speed offenses where the charge is driving 10 miles per hour or less above the speed limit;
5. (5) $115 for all speeding offenses where the charge is driving at least 11 miles per hour but not more than 30 miles per hour above the speed limit;
6. (6) $65 for operating an uninspected vehicle, unless the violation is based upon a certificate of inspection which has been expired for 60 days or less, in which case the fine shall be $35;
7. (7) $40 for any equipment violation;
8. (8) $95 for operating an unregistered vehicle, or for unlicensed operation, unless the violation is based upon a registration or license which has been expired for 60 days or less, in which case the fine shall be $40; or
9. (9) $50 for any other traffic infraction, except where otherwise specified by statute.

(b) This fine schedule does not apply if:

1. (1) the plea is made after the date of appearance;
2. (2) the motorist appears before an administrative law judge;
3. (3) the motorist pleads guilty with an explanation; or
4. (4) the motorist is required by the bureau to appear in person.