Effect of Speeding Tickets
Speeding tickets are moving violations issued by the police when they have caught you exceeding the legal speed limit while driving. Speeding is one of the more serious traffic offenses, and speeding tickets can have negative effects on your finances, driving record and even your freedom.
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Fines
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The most obvious effect of getting a speeding ticket is a monetary fine. Fines for speeding tickets are generally very high and increase based on how fast you were going. Even if a speeding ticket is plea-bargained down to a lesser offense, you can count on paying a stiff fine plus court costs.
Points
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Depending on the state you reside in and the state in which you were issued the speeding ticket, points can be assigned to your driving record. Points are assessed to drivers for various moving violations, and accumulating too many can cause you to lose your driving privileges.
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Insurance
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Another effect of speeding tickets and the points they cost you is a possible increase in your auto insurance rates. Insurance companies consider your driving record when determining your premiums, and speeding tickets can cause an increase in the cost of your insurance.
License Suspension/Revocation
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Getting enough points on your license or speeding over a certain threshold can cause you to lose your license. Your license may be suspended for a period of time or revoked permanently.
Arrest
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In extreme cases, the police may consider your speeding as reckless driving, which can lead to your arrest in some jurisdictions. Also, failing to respond to a speeding ticket as directed by the court can lead to a bench warrant being issued for your arrest.
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