With no federal standard in place, our data team at FinanceBuzz analyzed how much drivers are being fined for going 10, 15, and even 40 mph over the speed limit. The differences in fines for speeding tickets are pretty eye-opening.
Arizona drivers are facing a $231 penalty for going 10 mph over the limit compared to the U.S. average of $130.
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Getting pulled over for speeding is never pleasant, but the worst part is often the financial consequences that follow. What most drivers don’t know, however, is that speeding fines can vary dramatically depending on where you’re pulled over, the severity of your infraction, or even what court fees look like in your area.
Although we hope you never receive a speeding ticket, it’s essential to understand the potential costs associated with being stopped for driving too fast. Our team at FinanceBuzz compiled speeding ticket data from cities in all 50 states to find the most (and least) expensive states for speeding tickets in the U.S.
Key findings:
- Nevada tops the list with the highest average cost of speeding tickets at $290.
- Highly populated states (California, Florida, Texas) are among the most expensive states to be caught speeding.
- The national average of speeding tickets in America costs $157 for a 15-mph over-the-limit speeding ticket.
