Laws for Unpaid Speeding Tickets in Mississippi
Mississippi law restricts drivers from exceeding 65 miles per hour on state highways. These speeds may increase up to 70 miles per hour on interstates containing at least four lanes. Speed limits depend on the safety of the road and speed limit signs reflect the designated speeds. Speed cameras and police officers capture a driver's speed by using radar machines. Subsequently, violators obtain speeding tickets for exceeding the posted speed limit.
Other People Are Reading
-
Suspension
-
Failure to pay a speeding ticket before the due date or court date will result in your suspension of your driver's license. The Department of Public Safety in Jackson, Mississippi will receive your driver's license information and suspend it. Additionally, you will receive notification of this suspension at the address on your driver's license. During suspension, you may not operate a vehicle and your driver's license is invalid.
Additional Fees
-
On top of the speeding ticket fees, you will receive a reinstatement fee and suspension fee. As of 2010, Mississippi driver's license suspension fees are $285.50 and reinstatement fees are $25. In combination with the speeding ticket amount, these fees can become quite costly. To obtain a driver's license post-suspension, you must first satisfy all fees.
-
Warrant
-
A speeding ticket is similar to a subpoena, and requires offenders to attend court if not resolved beforehand. Missing court will result in the same consequences as a subpoena. Once you miss your date, the judge will place a bench warrant for your arrest. A bench warrant allows an officer to arrest you and bring you to jail for contempt of court. You will incur additional fees and charges if you are stopped by an officer during the suspension of your driver's license.
Resolution
-
Contact the Department of Public Safety in Jackson, Mississippi for the amount owed to reinstate your license. You may pay the fees in the office, mail a check or money order, or pay online at the Department of Public Safety website. Upon receipt of these fees, the Department of Public Safety will clear your license. They will additionally send a letter showing that the fees have been satisfied. To obtain a new, valid license, present this letter at the DMV. While the DMV has access to this information electronically, it might take a while before their systems update. For this reason, having the letter available will allow you to get your driver's license right away.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
352 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216
601-987-3993
dps.state.ms.us
-
References
Resources
- Photo Credit handcuffs image by William Berry from Fotolia.com
