When a driver goes over the speed limit, the most common punishment is a fine, especially if it is one of their first two tickets. Nevertheless, states administer varying amounts of fines to drivers who are caught speeding.
Even within the same state, the amount of the fine for speeding can be different.
If a driver goes over the speed limit, the amount of their punishment will depend on the laws of their state and by how much they went over the posted limit.
In Missouri, for example, if you go 6–10 mph over the speed limit, you will get a $99 ticket. But if you go 20-25 miles over the legal limit, be prepared to pay an additional $224 fee!
Exceeding the speed limit by 20 miles in New York will cost you a hefty $300 fine.
In Texas, speeding tickets can range from $200 up to $305 for driving over 20 miles above the limit. And in California, you're looking at fines between $367 and a whopping $490 if you exceed the speed limit by more than 20 miles.