Does a Speeding Ticket Affect Your Car Insurance?

Speeding tickets typically cause your car insurance premiums to increase, but by how much depends on your state and insurer.

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You might feel speeding is a harmless traffic infraction, but it can carry serious legal and financial consequences. Points on your license, hefty fines, and even hikes in your insurance are only a few potential penalties.

It’s important to know if, when, and how a speeding ticket will affect your car insurance. For instance, it may not affect your rates if it’s your first violation. But speeding tickets can stay on your driving record for years, so you’ll want to avoid accruing them.

Quick Facts
  • Auto-Owners offers the cheapest full coverage after a speeding ticket, at $136 monthly.

  • Speeding tickets typically stay on your driving record for three to five years.

  • New Hampshire drivers with speeding tickets pay an average monthly rate of $136.

How do speeding tickets affect car insurance?

Speeding isn’t always a harmless traffic violation. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that speeding caused approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities in the last two decades.[1] With speeding tickets causing major harm to both people and property, they often cause insurers to increase car insurance rates.

A speeding ticket tells your insurance company you were driving in a way that increased your likelihood of getting into an accident and filing a claim. The more claims your insurer must cover, the more it has to pay, so it’ll charge you higher premiums to make up for the extra cost.

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How much does car insurance go up after a speeding ticket?

It depends. Factors like your insurer, how many other speeding tickets you have, and your location all affect how much your premium increases, among other things.

For instance, Progressive reports that customers who receive their first speeding ticket see an average increase of 15% or more for a six-month policy.[2] However, Allstate reports that some insurers may not raise premiums for drivers older than 25 without another moving violation in the last three years.[3]

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Average car insurance rates after a speeding ticket

How much your car insurance rates increase after a speeding ticket depends on the severity of your violation, how many speeding tickets you have, the state you got the ticket in, and your insurance company.

Average car insurance rates after a speeding ticket by insurance company

Car insurance rates generally increase after a driver gets a speeding ticket. The amount of the increase, however, depends on multiple factors, including the type of insurance you have, your insurance company, where you live, and your overall driving history.

The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Friday, November 1 at 12:00 PM PDT
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Insurance Company
Clean Record
Speeding Ticket
COUNTRY Financial$38$49
NJM$53$78
Auto-Owners$73$89
Erie$93$117
Mile Auto$95$115
USAA$99$118
Root$103$143
Metromile$113$152
GEICO$119$142
State Farm$119$139
CSAA$128$160
Allstate$133$159
Anchor$137$158
Safeco$143$176
Progressive$152$179
American Family$161$193
Mercury$162$224
National General$171$207
The Hartford$171$253
Nationwide$182$222
Clearcover$183$222
Direct Auto$187$224
Travelers$191$233
State Auto$198$276
Elephant$200$279
Shelter$210$272
The General$231$287
Chubb$232$286
Dairyland$236$282
21st Century$238$306
Farmers$241$285
Bristol West$255$309
Infinity$255$326
Liberty Mutual$258$359
Foremost$266$371
AssuranceAmerica$271$323
GAINSCO$279$389
Amica$279$394
Commonwealth Casualty$293$408
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Friday, November 1 at 12:00 PM PDT
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Insurance Company
Clean Record
Speeding Ticket
COUNTRY Financial$16$20
NJM$29$42
Auto-Owners$34$42
USAA$45$54
Erie$50$63
GEICO$54$65
State Farm$54$63
Mile Auto$56$68
Root$60$83
Allstate$61$73
Metromile$63$85
American Family$73$88
Mercury$82$113
Safeco$82$101
Nationwide$83$101
CSAA$84$105
National General$86$104
Travelers$89$108
Dairyland$91$109
State Auto$93$130
The Hartford$95$140
Direct Auto$97$116
Progressive$98$115
Clearcover$102$124
Commonwealth Casualty$110$153
Chubb$110$136
Farmers$110$130
Shelter$111$144
The General$112$139
21st Century$112$144
Foremost$117$163
Bristol West$118$143
Elephant$124$173
GAINSCO$125$174
Amica$151$213
Liberty Mutual$159$222
AssuranceAmerica$163$194
Infinity$181$232
Hugo$227$262
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Average car insurance rates after a speeding ticket by state

Insurers in some states, like Hawaii and New Hampshire, are more forgiving when it comes to car insurance after a speeding ticket, with monthly overall average rates of $155 and $183, respectively. Insurers in Florida and Louisiana are less forgiving, with monthly overall average rates of $248 and $274, respectively.

State
Speeding Ticket
Clean Record
Alabama$224$143
Arizona$248$180
Arkansas$378$261
California$365$283
Colorado$319$221
Connecticut$532$379
Delaware$256$209
Florida$302$248
Georgia$341$244
Hawaii$205$144
Idaho$202$132
Illinois$246$176
Indiana$209$144
Iowa$211$131
Kansas$260$170
Kentucky$396$283
Louisiana$357$247
Maine$276$155
Maryland$440$342
Massachusetts$239$231
Michigan$352$299
Minnesota$295$201
Mississippi$303$219
Missouri$297$210
Montana$229$162
Nebraska$316$205
Nevada$422$306
New Hampshire$245$127
New Jersey$281$215
New Mexico$250$170
New York$450$407
North Carolina$148$95
Ohio$193$131
Oklahoma$265$180
Oregon$243$166
Pennsylvania$216$173
Rhode Island$262$173
South Carolina$377$279
South Dakota$234$147
Tennessee$230$160
Texas$329$160
Utah$256$160
Vermont$242$160
Virginia$247$160
Washington$228$160
Washington DC$285$160
West Virginia$255$160
Wisconsin$214$160
Wyoming$263$160
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
State
Speeding Ticket
Clean Record
Alabama$94$60
Arizona$127$92
Arkansas$175$121
California$181$140
Colorado$137$95
Connecticut$317$226
Delaware$184$150
Florida$191$157
Georgia$212$152
Hawaii$106$74
Idaho$105$69
Illinois$110$79
Indiana$104$72
Iowa$92$57
Kansas$121$79
Kentucky$318$171
Louisiana$192$133
Maine$153$86
Maryland$262$204
Massachusetts$121$117
Michigan$203$172
Minnesota$153$104
Mississippi$126$91
Missouri$140$99
Montana$112$79
Nebraska$143$93
Nevada$255$185
New Hampshire$122$63
New Jersey$162$124
New Mexico$101$69
New York$344$311
North Carolina$85$55
Ohio$107$102
Oklahoma$127$133
Oregon$146$133
Pennsylvania$116$133
Rhode Island$126$128
South Carolina$228$224
South Dakota$100$105
Tennessee$105$116
Texas$164$181
Utah$151$146
Vermont$107$111
Virginia$136$142
Washington$113$114
Washington DC$162$147
West Virginia$127$114
Wisconsin$96$104
Wyoming$111$107
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record?

Unfortunately, most traffic violations won’t disappear from your driving record overnight. Even if you’re normally a safe and incident-free driver, a speeding ticket will stay on your driving record for a while. The exact length it’ll stay on your record depends on your state. 

Loretta Worters, vice president of media relations for the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), mentions that premiums are based on your risk level, which includes your driving record, as well as credit history, location, and age in most states.

“Although each insurance company has its own policies, speeding violations stay on insurance records for three to five years,” says Worters. “Insurance companies base premiums on your risk level, which is calculated by various factors, including your current driving record and driving history, age (in most states) as well as credit history, type of car you drive, and location.”

Each state varies in how long it keeps a speeding ticket on your record. “For example, in New York, it’s three years after receiving the violation, and, in Pennsylvania, it’s five years,” says Worters. “Drivers should check with their state’s DMV to find out how long a ticket stays on their driver’s license.”

It’s also important to note that insurers will consider speeding tickets you’ve gotten in other states when looking at your driving record. For instance, if you’re a Florida resident who got a speeding ticket in Georgia, the citation will appear on your Florida driving record. You may receive points on your license if the citation from the other state qualifies for a point under Florida state law.[4]

Cheapest recent rates for drivers with a speeding ticket

Drivers using Insurify have found quotes as cheap as $65/mo for liability only and $89/mo for full coverage.

*Quotes generated for Insurify users within the last 10 days. Last updated on November 28, 2024. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

Rates shown are real-time Insurify user quotes from 100+ insurance companies and Quadrant Information Services data. Insurify’s algorithm excludes anomalous quotes and anonymizes personal details, then displays refined quotes by price, date, and insurer popularity up to 10 days ago from November 28, 2024. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

*Quotes generated for Insurify users within the last 10 days. Last updated on November 28, 2024. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

Rates shown are real-time Insurify user quotes from 100+ insurance companies and Quadrant Information Services data. Insurify’s algorithm excludes anomalous quotes and anonymizes personal details, then displays refined quotes by price, date, and insurer popularity up to 10 days ago from November 28, 2024. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

How to lower your car insurance after a speeding ticket

Since even a single speeding ticket can raise your car insurance rates, multiple traffic violations or at-fault accidents on your driving record can substantially increase your premiums. Thankfully, you can still find ways to keep your car insurance rates low, including the following recommendations from Worters:

Take a defensive driving course

“We advise drivers to take a defensive driving course that’s approved by their insurer,” says Worters. Ask your insurer if it offers any discounts for completing a defensive driving course.

Consider switching car insurance companies

“You can also consider switching car insurance companies to find a better rate, but, before you do, make sure you check with your current insurer to see if you qualify for other discounts or benefits that can lower your rates,” says Worters.

There’s always a chance that you’re overpaying for your car insurance, but if you’re considering a switch, remember that it won’t remove the speeding ticket from your driving record.

Decrease your coverage

“You can also consider dropping the collision coverage, which will make [your rate] more affordable,” says Worters. "Know that if you are involved in an accident in the future, however, you will be liable for any repairs to your vehicle. You can always add collision back again, should you decide to do so.”

You should also look at what other optional coverages you may no longer need on your vehicle. For instance, if you drive a car with a low market value, you may not need comprehensive coverage. But be careful. It's a good idea to err on the side of more versus less when it comes to car insurance coverage.

Raise your deductible

“Another way [to lower your car insurance rate] is to raise your deductible,” says Worters. “For instance, if you have a $500 deductible, you can raise it to $1,000 or $2,000, and that will save you some money.”

Raising a deductible puts more financial responsibility on you in the event of an accident rather than your insurer. Typically, the higher your deductible, the lower your premium, and vice versa.

Even if you have a clean driving record, you can still use these tips to lower your car insurance rates. Insurers offer various discounts, bundling incentives, and other money-saving opportunities for their policyholders. Comparing quotes from multiple insurers can help you identify which company can provide the coverage you need at the best possible price.

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The best way to avoid getting hit with higher premiums due to speeding violations is to avoid it in the first place. This is especially true for younger drivers. Slow down. It will save you money, and possibly your life.

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The best way to avoid getting hit with higher premiums due to speeding violations is to avoid it in the first place. This is especially true for younger drivers. Slow down. It will save you money, and possibly your life.

Car insurance after a speeding ticket FAQs

Getting a speeding ticket isn’t the most costly traffic violation you can commit, but it can still carry significant penalties. Below, you’ll find answers to some common questions about what happens to your driving record and insurance after you receive a speeding ticket.

  • What happens if you get a speeding ticket while driving someone else’s car?

    It depends. In some states or cities, you may be legally and financially responsible for a speeding ticket when you’re driving someone else’s car. In others, the vehicle owner may be responsible for any moving or nonmoving traffic violations involving the vehicle.[5]

    Check with your city, county, or state to understand how the law applies to drivers caught speeding.

  • Does your first speeding ticket affect your car insurance rates?

    It depends on how your insurance company handles these violations. Some insurers will raise your rates after receiving a speeding ticket, regardless of how clean your driving history is, while others may not raise your rates if it’s your first speeding ticket.

  • Is a speeding ticket considered a moving violation?

    Yes. Speeding is considered a moving violation. Moving violations are violations of traffic laws when a vehicle is in motion, such as running a red light or reckless driving.

    Nonmoving violations are violations of traffic laws that occur when a vehicle is not in motion, such as parking illegally or having a broken taillight.

  • How do you fight a speeding ticket?

    When you’re issued a speeding ticket, you can usually contest it in front of a judge. You’ll likely have to appear before the judge in the county or city where you received the speeding ticket. The judge will then determine whether to uphold or revoke your speeding ticket.

  • What’s the best way to save money on car insurance?

    Because every driver’s history and quote factors are unique, there’s no singular best way to save money on car insurance for everyone. However, quote comparison is one of the best ways to find insurers who can offer you the best discounts, incentives, and coverages you need.

Sources

  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Speeding."
  2. Progressive. "Do speeding or parking tickets affect insurance rates?."
  3. Allstate. "Got a speeding ticket. Will it affect my insurance?."
  4. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. "Points & Point Suspensions."
  5. City of Chicago. "Vehicle FAQs."
Nick Dauk
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Nick Dauk is a freelance writer specializing in business, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and travel. His work has been featured in Fox Business, BBC, The Edge, Business Insider, and Bisnow. Nick is a first-generation college graduate, having majored in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Central Florida. His eclectic coursework, combined with previous managerial roles in the retail and broadcast television industries, have helped him develop an interdisciplinary approach to writing.

For nearly a decade, Nick has created content for mom-and-pop businesses and global corporations. As a travel writer, his global adventures have also been featured on Inside Hook, Houston Chronicle, Culture Trip, and Matador. When he's not traveling, Nick can be found in Orlando spending time with his wife and toddler.

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