PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Keep in mind: If you choose the ‘Partial Payment’ option for online processing, you will need to pay the full amount at least 2 days before your allotted court date. Not paying your fees on time can result in added fines and penalties.
Amount over speed limit | Base fine | School/construction zone fines | Additional penalties |
---|---|---|---|
1-10 mph | $1-$20 | $2-$40 | Demerit points |
11-15 mph | $22-$30 | $44-$60 | Demerit points |
16-25 mph | $28-$55 | $56-$110 | Demerit points |
26+ mph | $60-$100 | $120-$200 | Demerit points Hearing and possible suspended license |
Speeding offense | Number of demerit points | Number of years on driving record |
---|---|---|
1-10 mph over speed limit | 0 | N/A |
15 mph or more in commercial motor vehicle (out-of-state conviction) | 0 | N/A |
11-15 mph over speed limit | 3 | 5 years |
15 mph or less over speed (non-limited access highways) | 3 | 5 years |
15 mph over speed limit in commercial motor vehicle | 3 | 5 years |
16-25 mph over speed limit (any roadway or highway) | 6 | 5 years |
Too fast for conditions | 3 | 5 years |
Careless driving | 3 | 5 years |
Reckless driving | 4 | 5 years |
Did you know? Drivers with speeding tickets in Kentucky experience a 33% increase in their car insurance rates. But not all providerscalculate rates the same way—so, it’s always best to shop around and see if you can find lower rates with different insurers.
Insurance company | Average rate increase after a speeding ticket |
---|---|
Allstate | 15% |
USAA | 17% |
American Family | 22% |
Nationwide | 26% |
State Farm | 26% |
Farmers | 31% |
Auto-Owners | 36% |
Travelers | 37% |
GEICO | 38% |
Progressive | 43% |