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If someone gets a speeding ticket in my car, who pays for it—the driver or me?

Does a speeding ticket follow the car or the driver? My cousin received a speeding ticket when she borrowed my car. She said she would pay for it but I am a little nervous that she won't. If she doesn't pay for it, who will get in trouble: me or her?

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Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Moving violations follow the driver, not the car. 
When an officer pulls someone over for speeding, they check the driver’s license and run their driving report in their system. A ticket is associated with a license number, not with any of your vehicle information.
Make sure your cousin is aware that she is fully responsible for her ticket. 
Failure to pay a
speeding ticket
will result in:
  • Additional fines
  • License suspension
  • Potential jail time if she doesn’t show up to court
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