Speeding Ticket Calculator for US – How Much Does It Cost?

Alabama

The fine for speeding in Alabama is quite low compared to other states, but the total you’re going to pay is bumped up with court costs.

Speeding in a construction zone:

Alaska

Alaska has an absolute speeding law, so even if you drive just one mile per hour above the posted limit, you’re already in violation. Here’s a quick list of the speed limits in different areas:

• 65 mph: On certain Alaska interstate sections; outside urban areas with less than 50,000 population
• 25 mph: All residential areas
• 20 mph: All business districts
• 15 mph: All alleys and by-lanes

If you’re a first-time violator, the penalties are as follows:

• A fine not exceeding $300
• Suspension of license of not more than a month

If you have a reckless driving citation, the penalties are as follows:

• A fine not exceeding $1000
• Jail time of not more than 90 days
• Suspension of license for a maximum of six months

Arizona

The state of Arizona has pretty straightforward penalties which largely depend on how many miles you’re going above the limit.

Arkansas

In Arkansas, you may get jail time together with or instead of fines.

Speeding in regular roads:

Speeding in school zones:

California

California’s speeding penalties differ whether you’re driving on regular roads, construction zones, and safety enhancement zones.

Speeding in regular roads:

Speeding in construction zones:

Speeding in safety enhancement zones:

Colorado

Colorado also has pretty straightforward speeding fines which may or may not come with jail time, although both may be imposed.

Connecticut

Fines in Connecticut are a bit different as there are other fees charged on top of the base fine. Here’s a simple breakdown:

Breakdown of additional fees:

• Special Transportation Fund Surcharge: 50% of the assessed fine
• Police Training Fee: additional fee of $1 for every $8 of fine, or any fraction thereof
• Court cost assessment: $15
• Court cost surcharge: $20 for base fine lower than $35 | $35 for a base fine of $35 or more
• Traumatic Brain Injury Fund Assessment: $5 (applicable to those convicted of speeding, reckless driving, or drunk driving)
• Municipality Fee: $10
• When speeding occurs in  (1) state highway construction zone, (2) utility work zone, or (3) school zone: Additional amount is 100% of the assessed base fine

Delaware

Delaware has a base fine for speeding less than 5 miles over the posted limit. Then, they add an additional dollar for every exceeding mile.

Florida

Fines and penalties in Florida are handled on a county-by-county basis, but they follow a general structure.

Speeding in a posted zone:

Speeding in a school zone:

Georgia

Georgia’s first speeding penalty is $1000. Jail time is also possible if the driver is uncooperative.

Speeding in a posted zone:

Speeding in a highway work zone: $100 to $2000 and/or a maximum of 12 months jail time

There may be additional fees depending on the judge.

Super Speeder Fee: Additional charge of $200 if you’re caught going at least 85 miles per hour or at least 75 miles per hour on a two-lane roadway.

Hawaii

The maximum speed limit in Hawaii is the lowest in the country, and the state also follows an absolute speed limit like Alaska does.

Idaho

Idaho is one of the states that charge lower speeding fines compared to other states. Furthermore, it also has the highest number of tickets issued.

Speeding in a posted zone:

Speeding in a construction zone: Additional $50

Speeding in a school zone: Minimum of $120 inclusive of court fees and fines

Illinois

The speeding fines in Illinois can be quite expensive, and they use a point system for violations.

Speeding in regular roads:

Speeding in construction zones:

Speeding in school zones:

Indiana

Speeding violations in Indiana are more general, but charges double if you’re speeding in a construction zone or school zone.

• General fine for speeding: Maximum of $500
• Speeding in a construction zone or school zone: Maximum of $1000
• Intentionally speeding when operating a school bus: Maximum of $500 in fines and up to 60 days of jail time

Iowa

For speeding in Iowa, you have to get the base fine and add a $60 court cost plus a 35% surcharge to get the total amount of fines you have to pay.

Note: Base Fine + Court Fee ($60) + 35% surcharge = Total Fine

Kansas

For speeding fines in Kansas, you do have to add a court cost of $108 to the base fine.

Note: Base Fine + Court Fee ($108) = Total Fine

Kentucky

Kentucky has a similar system to Kansas, where an added court fee of $143 is imposed on top of the base fine.

The fine will be doubled for anyone caught speeding in a highway work zone or in a school zone with lights flashing.

Note: Base Fine + Court Fee ($143) = Total Fine

Louisiana

Louisiana also adopts absolute speed limits, so make sure you know what they are for different areas.

If you’re caught speeding in a construction zone, the fine is $477.50.

Maine

The fine for violation of Maine’s basic speeding law is $134. Additionally, the fines for exceeding the absolute speed limit generally depends on the driver’s speed.

Maryland

The state of Maryland has a basic speeding law along with absolute speed limits, and violating these will incur a fine and a point in your driver’s license.

Massachusetts

The fines in Massachusetts are pretty simple, but it’s also one of the states that issue a high number of speeding tickets.

• 1 -10 mph over the limit: $50
• More than 10mph over the limit: $10 per exceeding mph
• Additional fee: $50 for Head Injury Fund Assessment Fee

Michigan

Michigan law uses a point system. You may be referred to a special program, have your license suspended, or be sent to jail depending on how serious your violation is.

Note: If you’re speeding in a construction zone, fines are doubled.

Minnesota

Minnesota adopts a basic speeding law, plus absolute and presumed limits. Here are the base fines for going over the limit:

Note: Stated values only include the base fine; court costs and other fees are not included

Mississippi

The cost of a speeding fine in Mississippi largely depends on where the violation occurred, and it’s usually higher in construction and school zones.

Missouri

Missouri adopts a basic speeding law and absolute speed limits, where drivers may face jail time for serious offenses.

Montana

Montana has fewer speed traps compared to other states, and the cost of a speeding ticket is not as high.

Nebraska

In Nebraska, a speeding violation is a traffic infraction, and points will also be added to your driving record. This may lead to license suspension if you accumulate too many points.

Note: If you’re speeding in a school zone or construction zone, fines are doubled.

Nevada

Fines in Nevada are relatively expensive and a violation is considered a misdemeanor.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire adopts  a basic speeding law and presumed speed limits, where fines depend on the driver’s speed.

Exceeding a Presumed Limit of 55mph or Less

Exceeding a Presumed Limit of 65mph

Exceeding a Presumed Limit of 70mph

New Jersey

New Jersey has the highest number of speed traps, collecting over $30,000 per mile in fees.

New Mexico

New Mexico adopts a basic speeding law and absolute speed limits. The fines depend on the driver’s speed when compared to the reasonable speed or limit.

Note: If the driver is speeding in a construction zone, this will amount to higher fines.

New York

New York fines include court surcharges on top of the base fee. They also adopt a basic speeding law plus absolute speed limits for different areas.

Speeding in regular roads:

Speeding in school zones:

North Carolina

In North Carolina, the fines that drivers pay include court costs. The fine itself depends on the speed at which the driver is going.

• Fines:  $10 to $250
• Court costs: $200 to $250
• Total: $210 to $500

• Speeding in school/construction zone: $250
• Court costs: $200 to $250
• Total: $450 to $500

North Dakota

North Dakota is one of the states with the lowest fines for speeding tickets. They also have the lowest speed traps.

Ohio

There are three types of speeding laws adopted by Ohio: a “basic speeding law,” “prima facie speed limits,” and “absolute speed limits.” These are the general penalties:

• First and Second offense: maximum of $150.00
• Third offense: maximum of $250
• Fourth and subsequent offenses: maximum of $500

Note: A driver speeding in a posted construction show will be charged double the fine.

Oklahoma

Speeding violations in Oklahoma must be paid with a fine or jail time depending on the circumstances and number of offenses.

Oregon

Oregon has a basic speeding law and it also has absolute speed limits. The fines are as follows:

Speeding in a school or construction zone:

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania charges a base of $35, with an additional $2 for every mile in excess of five miles per hour over the limit. So aside from the guide below, you can compute the exact fines.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island adopts a presumed speed limit, which means a driver can drive over the speed limit as long as he’s driving safely. Nevertheless, the fines are as follows: