Here’s How Michigan Ranks In America For Speeding Tickets

I don't know about you, but I tend to have a bit of a lead foot when I find myself behind the wheel.

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Most of the time, when I'm putting the pedal to the metal, it's because I'm running late.

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Regardless of whether you're on a residential street or a highway, speeding is still against the law.

If you get caught, you can expect an expensive ticket along with possible points on your record.

Speeding Points and Fines in Michigan

Michigan's traffic laws impose a point system that assigns points to drivers based on the severity of their traffic violations.

Here's a breakdown of speeding violations, points, and fines:

Speed Over Limit | Points | Estimated Fine

• 1-5 mph | 2 | $115 - $145
• 6-10 mph | 2 | $125 - $145
• 11-15 mph | 3 | $135 - $155
• 16-25 mph | 4 | $170
• 26+ mph | 4 | $210

Points Accumulation: Points remain on your driving record for two years from the date of conviction. Accumulating 12 points can lead to license suspension.

Traffic Violations: Other common violations include reckless driving (6 points), operating while intoxicated (6 points), and running a red light (3 points), which also carry fines.

Construction Zones: Speeding fines in construction zones can be higher, with specific penalties depending on how much over the limit a driver is going.

Failure to Signal or Stop for a School Bus: Fines for these violations can range from $105 to $265, with varying points assigned.

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Accumulating points can lead to increased insurance rates and potential license restrictions.

Here's How Michigan Ranks in America for Speeding Tickets

Now that we have an idea of how much a speeding ticket can hurt your wallet and record, let's see where Michigan drivers rank among the rest of the United States.

According to Parts Geek, the national average for drivers in each state with a speeding ticket is 10.54%.

Coming in at number one for having speeding tickets is Ohio, with 14.95% of drivers having a speeding ticket on their record.

Coming in at number fifty in the country for having speeding tickets is Connecticut, with only 4.74% of drivers having speeding tickets on their record.

Michigan ranks number thirty-eight in the country for having speeding tickets, with 7.51%, which is below the national average.

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Speeding tickets are not the only thing Michigan drivers need to avoid.

Check out these tickets that will do the most damage to your driving record.