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[LGR] Realistic Fines for ATS for American Truck Simulator

Rebalances ATS fines: amounts and the odds of getting caught by camera or police for crashes, speeding, red lights, weigh stations and more. v1.3, supports 1.61.

Author: LGRinaldi Version: 1.3 Compatible: ATS 1.61 (v1.3; includes versions for 1.57-1.60 and a “universal” one) Updated: 18 Sep 2026 Reviewed: 24 Oct 2026
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[LGR] Realistic Fines for ATS for American Truck Simulator © LGRinaldi on Steam Workshop

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What this mod does

[LGR] Realistic Fines is a mod by LGRinaldi that rebalances the fines in American Truck Simulator. It aims for more believable penalties without making the game unfair. Each offense has an amount and two probabilities: being caught by the automatic system and being caught by the police if they’re nearby.

Which offenses it covers

  • Crashing into cars: 600 $, with 30% automatic detection and 90% if police are around.
  • Speeding and running a red light.
  • Skipping weigh stations and inspections.
  • Crossing a border illegally and driving with a damaged vehicle.

The full figures are in a table in the description.

Why automatic crash detection is low

One user complained about that 30%. The author explains he didn’t change it because the game doesn’t know who’s at fault. If he raised it, you’d pay fines for crashes caused by AI traffic.

Versions

Version 1.3 (September 18, 2026) adds support for ATS 1.61 and a “universal” version for untested game versions. There were already versions for 1.57-1.58, 1.59 and 1.60, so it also works if you haven’t updated. There’s a separate version for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The description doesn’t mention DLC or load order.

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Highlights and things to keep in mind

Highlights
  • More believable fines without overpunishing
  • Clear table of amounts and probabilities
  • Support for several game versions
Keep in mind
  • Conflicts with other mods that change fines
  • Not enough ratings on Steam yet
  • Unclear how it works with third-party maps

Requirements

  • American Truck Simulator 1.57 to 1.61 (or the “universal” version)
  • Steam account
  • No DLC

How to install it

  1. Open the “[LGR] Realistic Fines for ATS” page on Steam Workshop and click “Subscribe”.
  2. Launch American Truck Simulator and wait for Steam to finish downloading the mod.
  3. Open the Mod Manager in your profile and enable “[LGR] Realistic Fines for ATS”.
  4. If you use another mod that changes fines or the economy, keep only one of the two enabled.
  5. Load your profile: the new amounts apply from your next offense.

Version history

  1. 1.318 Sep 2026Current

    Support for ATS 1.61, universal version and probability tweaks

  2. 1.218 Jun 2026

    Support for ATS 1.60

  3. 1.1

    Support for ATS 1.59

  4. 1.01 Apr 2026

    First release (1.57 and 1.58)

Common problems

How much does crashing into a car cost?

600 $, with 30% automatic detection and 90% if the police see you.

Does it work on older versions?

Yes: there are versions for 1.57-1.58, 1.59, 1.60 and 1.61, plus a universal one.

Does it penalize border crossings with ProMods or Reforma?

The author said he would check whether the game registers that offense with ProMods; the description doesn't confirm it.

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