A speeding ticket is a common moving violation, and it’s also a common reason to see your car insurance rates go up. On average, you’ll see an increase of 39% after a speeding ticket.
How much your rates increase will depend on a few factors, like whether you have other violations or accidents on your record and which insurance company you’re with. In fact, your insurance company may be one of the more important factors, since not all companies charge for speeding tickets the same way.
Read on to find out how speeding tickets affect insurance, what you can do to find cheaper car insurance, and what kind of increase you can expect when you’ve been caught driving over the speed limit.
Key takeaways
- A speeding ticket will increase your car insurance rates by an average of 39%.
- Not all car insurance companies rate a speeding ticket the same way, so shopping around is the best way to save.
- The increase in rates usually lasts for three years, and usually starts on the renewal following the ticket.
How do speeding tickets affect insurance?
A speeding ticket tells your insurance company that you’re a higher-risk driver and more likely to be involved in an accident. Research backs that up – the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that 29% of fatal crashes in 2020 involved speeding. Higher speeds increase stopping distance and makes it more likely the driver will lose control.
A higher risk of a crash, and of a more serious crash, means greater odds that the insurance company will have to pay a claim. To cover that risk, they increase your insurance rates.
To find out how a speeding ticket or other violation will affect your rates, use the simple tool below.
Average car insurance rates by company after a speeding ticket
How much does insurance go up after a speeding ticket? It depends on your insurance company. Shopping around is always important, but the rate table below shows just how important it is after a speeding ticket. Rates are based on a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and a $500 deductible.
| Company | Average annual rate, clean record | Average annual rate, one speeding ticket | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allstate | $2,513 | $2,971 | 18% |
| American Family | $1,738 | $2,210 | 27% |
| Auto Club Enterprises | $2,313 | $3,304 | 43% |
| Auto-Owners | $1,651 | $2,044 | 24% |
| Automobile Club of MI | $2,435 | $3,444 | 41% |
| Chubb | $2,539 | $2,745 | 8% |
| CSAA | $3,015 | $3,826 | 27% |
| Erie | $1,335 | $1,530 | 15% |
| Farmers | $2,740 | $3,614 | 32% |
| Geico | $1,352 | $2,048 | 51% |
| Hartford | $2,458 | $3,945 | 61% |
| Iowa Farm Bureau | $2,821 | $3,068 | 9% |
| Island | $1,713 | $7,197 | 320% |
| Kemper | $2,604 | $3,439 | 32% |
| Kentucky Farm Bureau | $2,325 | $2,325 | 0% |
| Mercury | $2,092 | $2,823 | 35% |
| National General | $2,883 | $3,291 | 14% |
| Nationwide | $1,523 | $1,976 | 30% |
| New Jersey Manufacturers | $1,421 | $1,704 | 20% |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $1,265 | $1,751 | 38% |
| Oklahoma Farm Bureau | $2,865 | $3,080 | 7% |
| Palisades | $1,341 | $2,048 | 53% |
| Progressive | $1,933 | $2,650 | 37% |
| Shelter | $1,991 | $2,716 | 36% |
| State Farm | $1,672 | $1,981 | 18% |
| Travelers | $1,882 | $2,630 | 40% |
| USAA | $1,272 | $1,519 | 19% |
Average car insurance rates by state after a speeding ticket
Rates vary from state to state. Below you’ll see how much the average rate is in each state for a driver with a speeding ticket and a full coverage policy (100/300/100 with a $500 deductible).
| State | Average annual rate, clean record | Average annual rate, one speeding ticket | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $1,286 | $1,644 | 28% |
| Alabama | $1,503 | $1,887 | 26% |
| Arkansas | $1,475 | $1,889 | 28% |
| Arizona | $1,665 | $2,241 | 35% |
| California | $2,206 | $3,151 | 43% |
| Colorado | $1,970 | $2,390 | 21% |
| Connecticut | $1,461 | $1,658 | 14% |
| Washington, D.C. | $1,909 | $2,281 | 19% |
| Delaware | $1,730 | $2,160 | 25% |
| Florida | $2,927 | $3,618 | 24% |
| Georgia | $1,597 | $2,024 | 27% |
| Hawaii | $1,309 | $1,997 | 53% |
| Iowa | $1,241 | $1,545 | 25% |
| Idaho | $1,015 | $1,227 | 21% |
| Illinois | $1,368 | $1,837 | 34% |
| Indiana | $1,279 | $1,783 | 39% |
| Kansas | $1,488 | $1,839 | 24% |
| Kentucky | $1,857 | $2,314 | 25% |
| Louisiana | $3,121 | $4,318 | 38% |
| Massachusetts | $1,760 | $2,197 | 25% |
| Maryland | $1,981 | $2,573 | 30% |
| Maine | $1,072 | $1,334 | 24% |
| Michigan | $4,013 | $5,419 | 35% |
| Minnesota | $1,699 | $2,200 | 29% |
| Missouri | $2,403 | $2,968 | 24% |
| Mississippi | $1,407 | $1,724 | 23% |
| Montana | $1,766 | $2,085 | 18% |
| North Carolina | $1,396 | $2,051 | 47% |
| North Dakota | $1,239 | $1,472 | 19% |
| Nebraska | $1,861 | $2,217 | 19% |
| New Hampshire | $949 | $1,200 | 26% |
| New Jersey | $2,228 | $2,788 | 25% |
| New Mexico | $1,686 | $2,032 | 21% |
| Nevada | $2,371 | $3,055 | 29% |
| New York | $1,822 | $2,170 | 19% |
| Ohio | $1,110 | $1,429 | 29% |
| Oklahoma | $1,836 | $2,320 | 26% |
| Oregon | $1,461 | $1,933 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,297 | $1,484 | 14% |
| Rhode Island | $1,793 | $2,347 | 31% |
| South Carolina | $1,804 | $2,228 | 24% |
| South Dakota | $1,585 | $2,046 | 29% |
| Tennessee | $1,308 | $1,677 | 28% |
| Texas | $1,969 | $2,461 | 25% |
| Utah | $1,582 | $1,968 | 24% |
| Virginia | $1,230 | $1,642 | 34% |
| Vermont | $1,081 | $1,317 | 22% |
| Washington | $1,325 | $1,894 | 43% |
| Wisconsin | $1,587 | $2,210 | 39% |
| West Virginia | $1,413 | $1,781 | 26% |
| Wyoming | $1,812 | $2,371 | 31% |
How long do speeding tickets affect your insurance?
As a general rule, you can expect a speeding ticket to affect your insurance rates for three years. It’s important to note that this doesn’t start the day you got the ticket. Rather, the increase will hit your rates when your policy renews, and the insurance company can add the surcharge for three years from that date.
You might be able to avoid an increase in rates after a speeding ticket, but if not, you will see your rates go back to normal after the three-year mark.
Methodology
Insurance.com commissioned 2022 car insurance rates from Quadrant Data Services. Rates are based on a 40-year-old male driver with a 2021 Honda Accord LX and coverage levels of 100/300/100 with a $500 deductible.
