# Speeding ticket prices in your area **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 19, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534 "2012-12-19T15:55:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kittenblue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/1 "2012-12-19T15:55:51Z")
Last night I got my first speeding ticket since 1986. I was going 39 in a 25mph zone, and this morning I checked the website for the cost…$196.00. This seems a wee bit high to me. Plus, you only get two weeks to pay it…has to be paid by my court date on January 2. So what are the prices for speeding tickets elsewhere? ---
**Author:** ![Av8trix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@Av8trix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Av8trix)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/2 "2012-12-19T16:43:47Z")
hubby got one 11 over the limit a couple months ago. 198.00. ---
**Author:** ![Blackberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecd19e/32.png) [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/3 "2012-12-19T17:07:11Z")
Speeding if speed limit is over 40 mph: 1-5 m.p.h. over limit: $93 6-10 m.p.h. over limit: $113 11-15 m.p.h. over limit: $144 16-20 m.p.h. over limit: $175 21-25 m.p.h. over limit: $206 26-30 m.p.h. over limit: $247 31-35 m.p.h. over limit: $298 36-40 m.p.h. over limit: $349 Over 40 m.p.h. over limit: $411 Speeding if speed limit is 40 mph or less: 1-5 m.p.h. over limit: $113 6-10 m.p.h. over limit: $124 11-15 m.p.h. over limit: $154 16-20 m.p.h. over limit: $195 21-25 m.p.h. over limit: $247 26-30 m.p.h. over limit: $298 31-35 m.p.h. over limit: $349 Over 35 m.p.h. over limit: $41 \<–that’s obviously a typo but I don’t know the real amount That’s right. In WA State you could theoretically get a $113 ticket for going 41 in a 40. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/4 "2012-12-19T17:09:25Z")
Not sure what the current fines are, but around here the tickets are given out for free. ---
**Author:** ![Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8491ac/32.png) [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/5 "2012-12-19T17:12:05Z")
Rhode Island speeding ticket fines seem close to yours: > **[Traffic Ticket Fines & Penalties in Rhode Island | DMV.ORG](https://www.dmv.org/ri-rhode-island/traffic-ticket-fines-and-penalties.php)** > > Get the facts on RI traffic ticket fines & penalties. > [@](#): > > Rhode Island Traffic Ticket Fines and Costs > > Rhode Island traffic ticket fines vary by violation, but each violation’s fine costs the same throughout the state. > > Currently, most traffic tickets are $75. This includes moving violations such as following too closely, not using a turn signal, and eluding a traffic light. > > **However, speeding tickets are higher. Speeding up to 10 miles over the posted limited costs $85, and 11 miles or more over costs a minimum of $195 with a $10 fine for each mile over.** ETA: Upon review, looks like RI is a bit higher. 14mph over the limit would be $225 ---
**Author:** ![Cyros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@Cyros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyros)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/6 "2012-12-19T17:27:38Z")
In New Brunswick, Canada the fines go from $172.50cdn for 1-24 km/h over the limit to $604.50cdn for 50 km/h or more over the limit. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/7 "2012-12-19T18:25:59Z")
In NC, the actual fines aren’t too bad, but the court costs will be painful, and the effect on your auto insurance rates can eat you alive. If you get caught doing 76 or more on the freeway (limit 65 MPH) you’ll be assessed four insurance points, which will kick your insurance up by 90%. It’s a real “gotcha” - doing 11 over can nearly double your insurance for the next three years, but if you keep it to only 9 over, there are no insurance points or license points assessed, and the total cost will be about $200 for court costs. So, the general price chart for North Carolina is: 0-10 over: $200 11 or more over: Thousands ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/8 "2012-12-19T18:37:35Z")
How’s this [grab](http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/topics/speed.shtml) ya’ if you visit Ontario: > [@](#): > > Penalties for street racing, stunt driving and driving 50 km/h or over the speed limit > > Pre-conviction – Immediate 7-day licence suspension and 7-day vehicle impoundment > > Upon conviction - $2,000 to $10,000 fine, 6 demerit points, up to 6 months jail, up to 2 years licence suspension for a first conviction > > Second offence – Driver licence suspension up to 10 years within 10 years of first conviction ---
**Author:** ![Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8491ac/32.png) [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/9 "2012-12-19T18:52:08Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > How’s this [grab](http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/topics/speed.shtml) ya’ if you visit Ontario: WOW!!! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/10 "2012-12-19T19:57:35Z")
I got a camera ticket a few months back. I think it was 42? in a 25. I’d love to find the sign that lowers the speed limit. Anyway $40 and no points. I’m sure it’s more if you actually get pulled over by a cop. ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/11 "2012-12-20T01:15:26Z")
Last July, it was $354 for doing 89 in a 65 zone. California - US-395 (remote rural highway). + $52 court fee to do on-line traffic school to keep the points of my record and avoid an insurance hike. First ticket in 21 years. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/12 "2012-12-20T01:44:50Z")
New Jersey: Exceeding speed limit by 1-9 miles per hour, $85 - Exceeding speed limit by 10-14 miles per hour, $95 - Exceeding speed limit by 15-19 miles per hour, $105 - Exceeding speed limit by 20-24 miles per hour, $200 - Exceeding speed limit by 25-29 miles per hour, $220 - Exceeding speed limit by 30-34 miles per hour, $240 - Exceeding speed limit by 35-39 miles per hour, $260 Speeding in a safe corridor or construction zone: - Exceeding speed limit by 1-9 miles per hour, $140 - Exceeding speed limit by 10-14 miles per hour, $160 - Exceeding speed limit by 15-19 miles per hour, $180 ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-ticket-prices-in-your-area/644534/13 "2012-12-20T01:53:56Z")
> [@gotpasswords](#): > > It’s a real “gotcha” - doing 11 over can nearly double your insurance for the next three years, but if you keep it to only 9 over, there are no insurance points or license points assessed, and the total cost will be about $200 for court costs. I realize this is unsolicited advice, but is why I always set my cruise control at exactly 9mph over the limit. Also the fact that I’ve never known anyone to be pulled over for speeding at only 9mph over the limit, whatever the limit.