Improper Equipment is a non-moving violation, which means it carries zero license points and zero insurance points. Because it has no effect on license or insurance, improper equipment is the charge that ideally all speeding offenses get reduced to. If your original speed is more than 25 mph over the speed limit then the DMV will not honor a reduction to improper equipment. Not every speeding ticket will be reduced to improper equipment, so it is best to contact a traffic lawyer to see if your charge will be eligible.