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Speeding offense | Classification | Base fine | Additional fines | Additional penalties |
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1-4 mph over posted speed limit | Class A traffic infraction | $30 | $6 | N/A |
5-9 mph over posted speed limit | Class A traffic infraction | $70 | $10 | Demerit points |
10-19 mph over posted speed limit | Class A traffic infraction | $135 | $16 | Demerit points |
20-24 mph over posted speed limit | Class A traffic infraction | $200 | $32 | Demerit points |
25+ mph over posted speed limit | Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense | $150-$300 | N/A | Demerit points Up to 90 days in jail |
25+ mph over the posted speed limit in a construction zone | Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense | $300-$1,000 | N/A | Demerit points Up to 1 year in jail |
Driving at a speed not reasonable for conditions | Class A traffic infraction | $100 | $10 | Demerit points |
Exceeding a safe speed on a bridge or elevated structure | Class A traffic infraction | $30 | $6 | Demerit points |
Speeding offense | Number of demerit points |
---|---|
5-9 mph over limit | 1 |
Driving too fast for conditions | 3 |
Exceeding limit on bridge | 3 |
Careless driving | 4 |
10-19 mph over limit | 4 |
20-39 mph over limit | 6-12 points (depending on speed) |
25+ mph over in construction zone | 6-12 points (depending on speed) |
Reckless driving | 8 |
Speed contests | 12 |
40+ mph over limit | 12 |
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% |