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Is a speeding ticket a misdemeanor?
I just got a speeding ticket, and now I’m freaking out. Is a speeding ticket a misdemeanor? Can I go to jail for this? I was only going six miles over the speed limit!
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear you got a speeding ticket, but there’s no need to freak out! The odds of going to jail for it are slim to none.
Most speeding tickets are not misdemeanors—they’re infractions. A speeding ticket can become a misdemeanor, though, if it results in injury to people or property or if it’s a near miss resulting in injuries or damage. For example, if you’re speeding in a school or work zone, you’re putting people at serious risk for injury, so your ticket may be upgraded to a misdemeanor in these situations.
Even though your ticket is likely just an infraction, it can still affect your
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