Got a Ticket? Plain-English Help for Every State
We break down exactly what a speeding ticket costs in your state — the fine, the points, how it affects your insurance, and whether you can fight it or take traffic school. Real numbers from your state’s DMV and courts, explained in plain English, with no sales call required.
All 50 States Covered
Exact fine schedules by speed, point values, and license-suspension thresholds for every state — sourced directly from state DMVs and court fine schedules, not vague national averages.
Independent & Unbiased
Our guides are independent of advertising. We never accept payment to rank a traffic school or attorney. Affiliate links and sponsored placements are always clearly labeled.
Updated for 2026
Traffic fines, point systems, and suspension rules are reviewed and refreshed when state laws change. Every page displays a Last Updated date so you know the numbers are current.
Our Mission
Speeding Ticket Guide was built for the moment right after you get pulled over — when you’re staring at a citation and wondering what it’s actually going to cost you. Most people end up on a single-state law firm’s marketing page or a confusing government PDF, or worse, a national site that only gives vague ranges instead of real numbers. About 40 million speeding tickets are issued in the US every year, and almost everyone who gets one searches for the same things: how much is this going to cost, how many points will it add, will my insurance go up, can I fight it, and can traffic school make it go away. We answer all of those questions for all 50 states. Every state gets its own guides covering the exact fine by how fast you were going, the exact points added, the license-suspension threshold, the traffic-school dismissal rules, and the step-by-step process to contest a ticket. We explain every concept in plain English — point systems vs surcharge systems, prima facie vs absolute speed limits, what really happens if you just ignore a ticket — and we show you how a ticket affects your car insurance so you can decide what to do before you pay anything. Our goal is to be the one place that gives you the real, state-specific numbers and your options, so you can make an informed decision without a sales pitch.
Oleg Kachko
Owner & Editor at Speeding Ticket Guide
I started Speeding Ticket Guide because I believe everyone deserves access to clear, honest traffic ticket guides information. Too many people overpay or miss out simply because the industry makes things unnecessarily confusing. Our team researches and verifies every piece of content so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Connect on LinkedInFrequently Asked Questions
What is Speeding Ticket Guide?
Speeding Ticket Guide is a free educational resource that explains what a speeding ticket costs in your state — the fine, the points, the insurance impact — and walks you through your options to pay, fight it, or take traffic school. We cover all 50 states with exact, state-specific numbers.
Is it free to use?
Yes — Speeding Ticket Guide is completely free. We never charge readers for access to any of our state guides, calculators, or comparison content. There is no signup, no email gate, and no required contact form.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. Speeding Ticket Guide is an informational site, not a law firm. We provide general, state-specific information about traffic tickets, fines, points, and court procedures, then recommend you verify current details with your state DMV or the court on your citation — and consult a licensed traffic attorney in your state for advice on your specific situation.
How do you make money?
Speeding Ticket Guide earns revenue through three channels: (1) display advertising (Google AdSense), (2) affiliate commissions when you choose to enroll in a state-approved online traffic school through one of our links (at no extra cost to you, always disclosed), and (3) referral fees when you choose to connect with a traffic-ticket attorney. None of these relationships influence our editorial content, our numbers, or which options we recommend.
How current are the fines and points?
Fine schedules, point values, and suspension thresholds are sourced from state DMV and court fine schedules and reviewed when state laws change. Traffic laws change rarely, but when they do it triggers a refresh. Every page displays a Last Updated badge, and cost figures are clearly labeled as estimates for general guidance — always verify the exact amount on your citation.
How do I contact you?
Use our Contact page or email [email protected].