Getting a ticket of any sort is a bad thing for your insurance rate. Insurance companies take notice of this and you might get a higher quote the next time you get your insurance. However, this is not the only bad thing that might happen to you. Of course, besides paying for the actual violation, your ticket will also stay on your driving record. This is definitely not something you would like. So, in this article, we are going to be answering the following question: how long does a speeding ticket say on your record?
At first, it might not seem like a big issue but after getting several speeding tickets, you might be in trouble. In fact, in certain states, you can actually serve some jail time. This is especially true if you are involved in a more serious accident while speeding. Also, getting those points on your driving record can even result in the state suspending your driving license. Yes, if you have a significant number of points on your driving record, you might not be able to drive for a certain period of time, until you get your driving license back.
So, let us answer the question we asked in the first paragraph. The typical time of how long the speeding ticket will stay on your driving record is about three to five years. Of course, there are many factors that affect this time. One of those factors is the state where you live. Certain states have more strict or less strict laws and regulations on speeding tickets. What can be true for one state, can be completely the opposite for a different. The best thing you can do at first is to learn the laws and regulations in the state where you live, so you can know what to expect.
Furthermore, the number of points you get on your driving record for speeding depends on the actual speed you were driving. For example, in certain states, if you drive up to 15 mph over the limit, you will usually get three points. However, if you drive up to 25 mph over the limit, you can expect to get four points. The higher the speed is, the higher the number of points you are going to get. And if these points just keep on coming, it is difficult to remove them from the record in a short period of time.
For example, the usual time it takes for three points to be deducted from your driving record is 12 months. So, in a year’s time, you can only be deducted as many points as you will get for driving as much as 15 mph over the speed limit. The best thing you can do in the first place is to stay out of trouble and obey the speed limits. In fact, speed limits are set for a reason, and not paying attention to them, can be as dangerous to you as it is dangerous to everyone else involved.
