Speeding Tickets Information
Speeding ticket laws vary from state to state. Each state treats speeding ticket laws differently depending on whether drivers commit offenses in residential streets, construction zones, school zones, business districts or on freeways. According to dmv.org, police not only issue a driver a speeding ticket for driving too fast, they also penalize drivers for driving at speeds far slower than the posted speed limit.
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History of Speeding Tickets
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According to ohiohistorycentral.org, In 1904 Dayton, Ohio police issued the world's first speeding ticket speeding ticket to Harry Myers for driving 12 miles per hour. The fastest speeding ticket was issued in Texas to Arthur Chirkinian in 2003, when he drove a Koenigsegg CCX sports car at 242 miles per hour.
Speeding Tickets and Speed Limits
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In some states, speeding is a criminal offense. In Iowa, drivers receive a criminal surcharge on their ticket in addition to the cost of the fine. In South Carolina and Georgia, all speed violations are considered criminal misdemeanors.
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Speeding Ticket Fines
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According to trafficticketsecrets.com, the average cost of a speeding ticket nationwide is $150.00. Ticket fines for speeds less than 15 miles per hour over the limit are less expensive in all states, while people who exceed the limit by 15 miles per hour or more can be fined extra, charged with misdemeanors, have their licenses revoked or serve time in jail. Police can capture the speed using stationary radar, moving radar, lasers or photo speed detectors and write the ticket accordingly.
Speeding Tickets and Driving Records
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According to carinsurance.com, a single driving ticket can stay on your record for three to five years, depending on the state. Certain states revoke or suspend a driver's license based on the amount of speeding tickets and other traffic violations on your record. If your license is revoked following too many speeding tickets you will have to fill out administrative forms and pay fees to have your license reinstated.
Speeding Tickets and Insurance
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Points are also deducted against your license if you receive a speeding ticket. Car insurance companies partially base their premiums on the amount of points on your record. High points will also raise your insurance premiums.
Fighting a Speeding Ticket
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In some cases, you can fight your speeding tickets. Each state requires the ticketing officer to be present for the driver's court case. If the officer does not appears, the court will automatically dismiss the ticket. The court might also dismiss the ticket if you agree to take a defensive driving course.
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