Most expensive states to get speeding ticket
Speed limits are there to keep vehicles moving at a safe speed. This speed may vary depending on the type of road and terrain.
Speeding is a major factor in car accidents; the faster a vehicle is moving, the greater the likelihood that the accident will be fatal not only for the driver, but also for other road users.”
Country averages
The average maximum speed limit for urban interstates in America is 65 mph.
In 2022, in the US, 9.18% of drivers received speeding tickets by breaking the speed limit.
The top 10 states with the most expensive speeding tickets according to traffictickets.com are:
- Illinois: $75 to $2,500
- Arizona: $0 to $2,500
- Colorado: $115 to $1,000
- Nevada: $25 to $1,000
- Iowa: $25 to $625
- Connecticut: $198 to $560
- Maryland: $80 to $530
- California: $230 to $500
- Hawaii: $200 to $500
- Utah: $150 to $500
Pennsylvania is the lowest, with fines ranging from $35 to $85.
In July 2022, during the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Alliance (FMCSA) Safe Driving Week, police issued 2,577 warnings and 1,490 speeding tickets to commercial vehicle drivers.
As you hit the road, remember that exceeding the speed limit can be a costly and even fatal mistake. Drivers not only pay the price with fines, but also with their lives.
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