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  • One speeding ticket could increase your rate an average of 38% at your next renewal.
  • The average insurance rate in Hawaii goes up by 97% after a speeding ticket.
  • State Farm, Allstate and Progressive have the lowest car insurance premium increases after a speeding ticket.

If you get a speeding ticket, you’re likely to see an increase in your car insurance rates. The exact amount varies by state and the severity of the infraction.

While it’s best to avoid speeding altogether, some drivers attempt to reduce penalties by offering common speeding ticket excuses — though these don’t always work and may not prevent a rate increase.

How much will my insurance go up after a speeding ticket?

A speeding ticket will almost always raise your car insurance rates — the exact amount depends on factors like how far over the limit you were, your state, insurer and driving record.

States with the smallest percentage increase after a speeding ticket are Kansas, North Dakota, New York, South Dakota, Washington, D.C., Missouri and Pennsylvania. States with the largest increase after a speeding ticket are Hawaii, New Mexico, Ohio, California, North Carolina, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana.

The table below shows annual rates for full coverage and rates after a speeding ticket by state, both as a percentage and dollar amount, on average.

State Rates before speeding ticket Rates after speeding ticket $ difference % increase
Alaska$2,167$2,904$73734%
Alabama$2,116$3,054$93844%
Arkansas$2,942$4,033$1,09137%
Arizona$2,420$3,433$1,01342%
California$3,444$5,239$1,79552%
Colorado$3,181$3,858$67721%
Connecticut$2,742$3,593$85131%
Washington, D.C.$3,465$4,423$95828%
Delaware$3,157$4,647$1,49047%
Florida$3,916$5,238$1,32234%
Georgia$2,503$3,330$82733%
Hawaii$1,757$3,462$1,70597%
Iowa$2,460$3,557$1,09745%
Idaho$1,901$2,607$70637%
Illinois$1,938$2,806$86845%
Indiana$1,894$2,802$90848%
Kansas$2,496$3,186$69028%
Kentucky$2,624$3,729$1,10542%
Louisiana$3,999$5,452$1,45336%
Massachusetts$2,429$3,213$78432%
Maryland$1,999$2,592$59330%
Maine$1,808$2,465$65736%
Michigan$3,964$6,833$2,86972%
Minnesota$2,591$3,550$95937%
Missouri$2,151$2,840$68932%
Mississippi$2,397$3,075$67828%
Montana$2,476$2,958$48219%
North Carolina$2,638$3,883$1,24547%
North Dakota$2,439$3,157$71829%
Nebraska$2,095$2,596$50124%
New Hampshire$1,689$2,343$65439%
New Jersey$3,122$4,745$1,62352%
New Mexico$2,577$3,330$75329%
Nevada$3,963$5,298$1,33534%
New York$2,596$3,386$79030%
Ohio$1,783$2,304$52129%
Oklahoma$2,993$3,799$80627%
Oregon$2,048$2,823$77538%
Pennsylvania$2,327$2,781$45419%
Rhode Island$2,878$4,340$1,46251%
South Carolina$2,417$3,316$89937%
South Dakota$2,575$3,371$79631%
Tennessee$2,235$3,226$99144%
Texas$3,106$4,714$1,60852%
Utah$2,356$2,910$55424%
Virginia$1,835$2,404$56931%
Vermont$1,660$2,060$40024%
Washington$2,389$3,361$97241%
Wisconsin$2,343$3,373$1,03044%
West Virginia$2,415$3,289$87436%
Wyoming$2,061$2,837$77638%

Cheapest car insurance company after a speeding ticket

After receiving a speeding ticket, shopping around for the cheapest car insurance rates is a good idea.

The exact increase you see for speeding will depend on your state’s laws, how fast you were driving, your driving record and your insurance company. Car insurance companies treat traffic tickets differently, as each assesses risk using its own unique formula.

This means how much your insurance goes up after a speeding ticket with Progressive (34%) will look different from if your insurer is GEICO (59%). While State Farm is the most affordable at a 22% increase, Nationwide is the most expensive at 68%.

The table below shows how much rates increase, on average, among major insurers, after a speeding ticket.

CompanyRates before speeding ticketRates after speeding ticket$ difference% increase
Allstate$3,159$4,025$86627%
Amica$2,769$4,102$1,33348%
Farmers$3,207$4,431$1,22438%
GEICO$2,159$3,426$1,26759%
Nationwide$2,524$4,247$1,72368%
Progressive$2,569$3,436$86734%
State Farm$2,875$3,497$62222%
Travelers$1,962$2,801$83943%
USAA*$1,628$1,955$32720%

*USAA offers its services only to military members and their families. 

How much does insurance go up after a teenager gets a speeding ticket?

Teen drivers pay significantly higher rates for car insurance than their older counterparts. After a speeding ticket, teenagers often face more significant rate spikes than older drivers. 

Teens in Louisiana with Safeway Insurance (2%) and in New Hampshire with Progressive (3%) face the lowest increases. Teen drivers in Hawaii with Island Insurance (427%) and in Kentucky with Kentucky Farm Bureau (143%) face the largest increases.

The table below highlights the average premium increase for teen drivers who receive a speeding ticket across different states and insurance companies.

StateCompanyRates before speedingRates after speeding$ difference% difference
AlaskaAllstate$5,936$7,112$1,17620%
AlaskaGEICO$5,669$9,312$3,64364%
AlaskaProgressive$4,963$5,805$84217%
AlaskaState Farm$7,454$7,984$5307%
AlaskaUSAA$4,112$6,799$2,68765%
AlabamaAllstate$5,873$6,354$4818%
AlabamaAuto-Owners$5,957$8,192$2,23538%
AlabamaCountry Financial$3,875$5,703$1,82847%
AlabamaFarmers$14,426$17,276$2,85020%
AlabamaGEICO$3,736$7,650$3,914105%
AlabamaNationwide$9,477$11,283$1,80619%
AlabamaProgressive$11,616$14,641$3,02526%
AlabamaSafeway Insurance$8,035$10,575$2,54032%
AlabamaTravelers$4,622$6,373$1,75138%
AlabamaUSAA$3,659$5,628$1,96954%
ArkansasAlfa Insurance$6,424$8,498$2,07432%
ArkansasAllstate$15,757$20,273$4,51629%
ArkansasAuto-Owners$7,017$9,293$2,27632%
ArkansasFarmers$11,519$13,873$2,35420%
ArkansasGEICO$5,545$9,015$3,47063%
ArkansasNationwide$10,384$12,110$1,72617%
ArkansasProgressive$16,344$18,068$1,72411%
ArkansasShelter Insurance$5,534$6,134$60011%
ArkansasSouthern Farm Bureau$5,925$6,493$56810%
ArizonaAllstate$10,157$11,347$1,19012%
ArizonaFarmers$13,592$16,255$2,66320%
ArizonaGEICO$4,310$7,552$3,24275%
ArizonaProgressive$9,141$10,261$1,12012%
ArizonaTravelers$5,141$7,115$1,97438%
ArizonaUSAA$6,016$9,715$3,69961%
CaliforniaAllstate$9,398$11,387$1,98921%
CaliforniaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$8,998$12,248$3,25036%
CaliforniaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$9,194$13,545$4,35147%
CaliforniaFarmers$10,024$13,022$2,99830%
CaliforniaGEICO$5,301$6,080$77915%
CaliforniaMercury Insurance$6,971$9,229$2,25832%
CaliforniaNationwide$12,916$20,360$7,44458%
CaliforniaProgressive$9,078$11,832$2,75430%
CaliforniaState Farm$7,646$11,547$3,90151%
ColoradoAllstate$8,387$9,481$1,09413%
ColoradoAmerican National$3,220$3,751$53116%
ColoradoAuto-Owners$10,144$12,457$2,31323%
ColoradoCalifornia Casualty$12,696$19,330$6,63452%
ColoradoFarmers$17,300$20,499$3,19918%
ColoradoGEICO$7,809$10,542$2,73335%
ColoradoProgressive$11,760$13,242$1,48213%
ColoradoSouthern Farm Bureau$5,895$7,802$1,90732%
ColoradoState Farm$11,135$12,082$9479%
ColoradoUSAA$6,566$10,582$4,01661%
ConnecticutAmica$10,837$13,958$3,12129%
ConnecticutFarmers$17,164$24,846$7,68245%
ConnecticutGEICO$6,162$7,949$1,78729%
ConnecticutKemper$6,189$9,301$3,11250%
ConnecticutProgressive$10,835$12,098$1,26312%
ConnecticutState Farm$10,482$11,326$8448%
ConnecticutThe Hanover$15,872$19,564$3,69223%
ConnecticutUSAA$4,916$5,949$1,03321%
Washington, D.C.Allstate$14,947$18,015$3,06821%
Washington, D.C.Chubb$7,930$8,385$4556%
Washington, D.C.GEICO$6,044$12,171$6,127101%
Washington, D.C.State Farm$14,090$15,201$1,1118%
Washington, D.C.USAA$3,856$4,365$50913%
DelawareAllstate$17,475$20,047$2,57215%
DelawareDairyland$12,659$17,609$4,95039%
DelawareDonegal Insurance$11,982$16,068$4,08634%
DelawareGEICO$4,715$8,395$3,68078%
DelawareNationwide$7,245$8,750$1,50521%
DelawareProgressive$13,002$14,464$1,46211%
DelawareState Farm$8,749$9,647$89810%
DelawareTravelers$13,244$26,446$13,202100%
DelawareUSAA$5,799$9,386$3,58762%
FloridaAIG$11,855$15,135$3,28028%
FloridaMercury Insurance$13,113$13,969$8567%
FloridaProgressive$21,837$24,176$2,33911%
FloridaState Farm$6,824$7,445$6219%
FloridaTravelers$6,857$9,702$2,84541%
FloridaUAIC$5,901$7,087$1,18620%
GeorgiaAllstate$11,798$13,640$1,84216%
GeorgiaAuto-Owners$6,506$8,910$2,40437%
GeorgiaGEICO$6,684$7,800$1,11617%
GeorgiaMercury Insurance$15,185$15,893$7085%
GeorgiaProgressive$9,837$10,657$8208%
GeorgiaSafeway Insurance$12,504$14,317$1,81314%
GeorgiaUSAA$4,393$7,064$2,67161%
HawaiiAllstate$2,389$3,346$95740%
HawaiiFarmers$1,729$2,096$36721%
HawaiiIsland Insurance$1,936$10,195$8,259427%
HawaiiProgressive$1,846$2,331$48526%
HawaiiState Farm$2,478$2,717$23910%
HawaiiUSAA$1,362$1,426$645%
IowaAllstate$6,790$7,631$84112%
IowaAuto-Owners$5,909$11,547$5,63895%
IowaFarmers$9,935$11,953$2,01820%
IowaGEICO$5,107$8,750$3,64371%
IowaIMT Insurance$4,565$6,292$1,72738%
IowaIowa Farm Bureau$7,795$12,216$4,42157%
IowaProgressive$7,572$9,111$1,53920%
IowaWest Bend Insurance Company$6,547$12,082$5,53585%
IdahoAllstate$7,312$8,768$1,45620%
IdahoAuto-Owners$4,089$5,849$1,76043%
IdahoDairyland$6,399$8,907$2,50839%
IdahoFarmers$8,602$10,251$1,64919%
IdahoGEICO$4,292$5,277$98523%
IdahoNationwide$7,349$8,536$1,18716%
IdahoState Farm$3,752$4,077$3259%
IdahoTravelers$4,759$6,542$1,78337%
IllinoisAllstate$7,519$10,144$2,62535%
IllinoisAuto Club Group (AAA)$4,224$6,085$1,86144%
IllinoisAuto-Owners$4,947$8,409$3,46270%
IllinoisCountry Financial$4,590$6,810$2,22048%
IllinoisErie Insurance$4,495$5,237$74217%
IllinoisGEICO$4,651$7,905$3,25470%
IllinoisNationwide$6,716$8,115$1,39921%
IllinoisProgressive$5,605$6,469$86415%
IllinoisTravelers$4,479$5,811$1,33230%
IndianaAllstate$5,997$8,113$2,11635%
IndianaAuto-Owners$4,698$6,841$2,14346%
IndianaFarmers$9,693$11,776$2,08321%
IndianaGEICO$3,642$8,169$4,527124%
IndianaIndiana Farm Bureau$8,192$12,323$4,13150%
IndianaIndiana Farmers Insurance$3,730$6,362$2,63271%
IndianaProgressive$4,647$5,301$65414%
IndianaTravelers$4,463$6,058$1,59536%
IndianaUSAA$2,498$4,047$1,54962%
KansasAllstate$10,951$13,818$2,86726%
KansasFarmers$6,945$8,390$1,44521%
KansasGEICO$6,650$8,174$1,52423%
KansasIowa Farm Bureau$10,788$17,010$6,22258%
KansasProgressive$9,615$10,385$7708%
KansasShelter Insurance$6,699$7,533$83412%
KansasState Farm$8,522$9,103$5817%
KansasTravelers$4,863$6,135$1,27226%
KansasUSAA$3,925$5,988$2,06353%
KentuckyAllstate$13,698$17,019$3,32124%
KentuckyAuto-Owners$6,407$8,671$2,26435%
KentuckyGEICO$6,948$8,710$1,76225%
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau Insurance$7,616$18,509$10,893143%
KentuckyNationwide$8,736$10,545$1,80921%
KentuckyProgressive$10,239$12,201$1,96219%
KentuckyState Farm$7,377$7,951$5748%
KentuckyTravelers$5,238$7,252$2,01438%
LouisianaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$15,181$22,542$7,36148%
LouisianaFarmers$18,899$33,177$14,27876%
LouisianaGEICO$12,524$21,518$8,99472%
LouisianaProgressive$22,520$24,095$1,5757%
LouisianaSafeway Insurance$11,339$11,564$2252%
LouisianaSouthern Farm Bureau$4,609$5,297$68815%
LouisianaUSAA$6,897$11,653$4,75669%
MassachusettsFarmers$7,612$7,959$3475%
MassachusettsPlymouth Rock Assurance$4,224$5,223$99924%
MassachusettsProgressive$7,804$8,713$90912%
MassachusettsTravelers$6,062$8,121$2,05934%
MarylandAllstate$11,067$14,988$3,92135%
MarylandErie Insurance$4,563$5,550$98722%
MarylandGEICO$5,451$6,952$1,50128%
MarylandNationwide$6,910$7,731$82112%
MarylandProgressive$7,503$8,138$6358%
MarylandState Farm$5,537$5,965$4288%
MarylandTravelers$6,006$8,960$2,95449%
MarylandUSAA$3,243$4,612$1,36942%
MaineAllstate$4,682$6,403$1,72137%
MaineAuto-Owners$3,684$4,242$55815%
MaineFarmers$10,296$18,316$8,02078%
MaineGEICO$4,233$5,027$79419%
MaineMMG Insurance$6,249$8,326$2,07733%
MaineProgressive$10,118$11,843$1,72517%
MaineState Farm$6,903$7,498$5959%
MaineTravelers$2,871$4,092$1,22143%
MichiganAuto-Owners$4,797$7,070$2,27347%
MichiganFrankenmuth Insurance$10,916$15,874$4,95845%
MichiganGEICO$4,348$9,304$4,956114%
MichiganProgressive$13,895$14,985$1,0908%
MichiganState Farm$12,249$19,410$7,16158%
MichiganThe Hanover$22,548$46,679$24,131107%
MinnesotaAllstate$7,604$11,209$3,60547%
MinnesotaAuto Club Group (AAA)$7,430$10,242$2,81238%
MinnesotaAuto-Owners$4,864$6,493$1,62933%
MinnesotaGEICO$9,722$13,174$3,45236%
MinnesotaNationwide$7,684$8,476$79210%
MinnesotaNorth Star Mutual$7,565$11,649$4,08454%
MinnesotaState Farm$6,083$6,683$60010%
MinnesotaTravelers$4,984$6,828$1,84437%
MissouriAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$10,667$16,397$5,73054%
MissouriAuto-Owners$6,360$8,613$2,25335%
MissouriGEICO$5,957$8,304$2,34739%
MissouriMissouri Farm Bureau Insurance$6,656$7,172$5168%
MissouriNationwide$9,399$10,769$1,37015%
MissouriShelter Insurance$5,595$6,322$72713%
MissouriTravelers$4,608$5,879$1,27128%
MissouriUSAA$3,040$4,988$1,94864%
MississippiAllstate$10,194$11,647$1,45314%
MississippiGEICO$7,876$9,681$1,80523%
MississippiNationwide$7,350$8,845$1,49520%
MississippiProgressive$13,697$15,426$1,72913%
MississippiSafeway Insurance$11,744$12,848$1,1049%
MississippiShelter Insurance$5,821$6,487$66611%
MississippiSouthern Farm Bureau$5,595$6,983$1,38825%
MississippiTravelers$4,855$6,755$1,90039%
MississippiUSAA$3,574$5,730$2,15660%
MontanaAllstate$7,049$7,575$5267%
MontanaFarmers$8,822$10,568$1,74620%
MontanaGEICO$8,767$10,777$2,01023%
MontanaNationwide$6,710$7,636$92614%
MontanaProgressive$7,433$8,399$96613%
MontanaState Farm$5,715$6,170$4558%
MontanaUSAA$4,565$5,196$63114%
North CarolinaAllstate$10,689$13,943$3,25430%
North CarolinaGEICO$8,335$9,672$1,33716%
North CarolinaNationwide$5,541$6,663$1,12220%
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance$6,506$7,842$1,33621%
North CarolinaPenn National Insurance$5,447$6,555$1,10820%
North CarolinaProgressive$2,895$3,467$57220%
North CarolinaState Farm$3,643$4,534$89124%
North DakotaAllstate$11,254$13,301$2,04718%
North DakotaAmerican Family$5,189$8,355$3,16661%
North DakotaAuto-Owners$5,743$7,731$1,98835%
North DakotaGEICO$5,241$7,742$2,50148%
North DakotaNodak Insurance$5,260$6,249$98919%
North DakotaNorth Star Mutual$6,178$8,440$2,26237%
North DakotaProgressive$10,871$12,398$1,52714%
North DakotaState Farm$7,004$7,559$5558%
NebraskaAllstate$5,885$6,679$79413%
NebraskaAuto-Owners$4,469$6,632$2,16348%
NebraskaFarmers Mutual of Nebraska$3,185$3,892$70722%
NebraskaGEICO$7,831$9,569$1,73822%
NebraskaIowa Farm Bureau$11,397$15,013$3,61632%
NebraskaProgressive$10,052$11,303$1,25112%
NebraskaShelter Insurance$6,157$6,916$75912%
NebraskaUSAA$4,555$7,227$2,67259%
New HampshireAllstate$3,971$4,870$89923%
New HampshireAuto-Owners$3,375$3,887$51215%
New HampshireFarmers$11,644$18,742$7,09861%
New HampshireGEICO$3,647$7,323$3,676101%
New HampshireMMG Insurance$3,065$4,355$1,29042%
New HampshireNationwide$5,803$6,807$1,00417%
New HampshireProgressive$6,305$6,498$1933%
New JerseyAllstate$9,874$14,444$4,57046%
New JerseyFarmers$12,422$27,486$15,064121%
New JerseyGEICO$3,751$5,081$1,33035%
New JerseyNJM$5,402$6,731$1,32925%
New JerseyPlymouth Rock Assurance$8,116$9,696$1,58019%
New JerseyProgressive$15,317$16,477$1,1608%
New JerseyState Farm$11,890$26,595$14,705124%
New JerseyTravelers$5,867$8,174$2,30739%
New MexicoAllstate$8,936$11,082$2,14624%
New MexicoCentral Insurance$4,599$6,409$1,81039%
New MexicoFarmers$13,580$16,203$2,62319%
New MexicoGEICO$4,091$7,595$3,50486%
New MexicoIowa Farm Bureau$6,188$7,140$95215%
New MexicoKemper$12,640$13,413$7736%
New MexicoNationwide$7,446$8,370$92412%
New MexicoProgressive$11,720$13,365$1,64514%
New MexicoUSAA$2,715$4,167$1,45253%
NevadaAllstate$15,038$17,198$2,16014%
NevadaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$12,605$16,912$4,30734%
NevadaFarmers$17,760$21,317$3,55720%
NevadaGEICO$6,715$13,523$6,808101%
NevadaProgressive$11,965$13,342$1,37712%
NevadaState Farm$10,251$11,275$1,02410%
NevadaTravelers$6,196$8,896$2,70044%
New YorkAllstate$8,273$10,881$2,60832%
New YorkGEICO$6,433$8,629$2,19634%
New YorkNYCM Insurance$4,216$5,759$1,54337%
New YorkPreferred Mutual$8,335$9,997$1,66220%
New YorkProgressive$3,775$3,965$1905%
New YorkState Farm$8,287$9,168$88111%
New YorkThe Hanover$6,543$7,956$1,41322%
New YorkTravelers$10,510$13,706$3,19630%
OhioAllstate$4,061$5,155$1,09427%
OhioAuto-Owners$4,436$5,998$1,56235%
OhioErie Insurance$3,352$3,806$45414%
OhioFarmers$8,875$10,625$1,75020%
OhioGrange Insurance$5,263$7,621$2,35845%
OhioTravelers$4,991$6,980$1,98940%
OhioWestfield Insurance$5,641$6,057$4167%
OklahomaAFR Insurance$5,345$6,713$1,36826%
OklahomaAllstate$10,164$12,712$2,54825%
OklahomaEquity Insurance$11,895$12,427$5324%
OklahomaFarmers$14,485$17,315$2,83020%
OklahomaGEICO$7,223$15,029$7,806108%
OklahomaMercury Insurance$19,108$20,056$9485%
OklahomaOklahoma Farm Bureau$10,213$12,453$2,24022%
OklahomaProgressive$10,487$12,096$1,60915%
OklahomaShelter Insurance$6,467$7,451$98415%
OklahomaUSAA$3,896$5,591$1,69543%
OregonCountry Financial$3,544$4,546$1,00228%
OregonFarmers$11,490$13,799$2,30920%
OregonGEICO$5,325$10,179$4,85491%
OregonNationwide$7,727$9,004$1,27717%
OregonProgressive$5,784$6,198$4147%
OregonState Farm$6,182$6,658$4768%
OregonTravelers$4,609$6,025$1,41631%
PennsylvaniaErie Insurance$4,581$5,378$79717%
PennsylvaniaGEICO$5,177$8,506$3,32964%
PennsylvaniaProgressive$4,856$5,012$1563%
PennsylvaniaState Farm$6,981$7,510$5298%
PennsylvaniaTravelers$4,458$6,271$1,81341%
PennsylvaniaWestfield Insurance$5,080$5,558$4789%
PennsylvaniaUSAA$5,103$6,517$1,41428%
Rhode IslandAllstate$8,194$8,869$6758%
Rhode IslandAmerican Family$8,738$13,251$4,51352%
Rhode IslandAmica$15,546$22,281$6,73543%
Rhode IslandFarmers$15,489$20,730$5,24134%
Rhode IslandGEICO$9,378$12,366$2,98832%
Rhode IslandNationwide$11,234$13,167$1,93317%
Rhode IslandProgressive$9,416$10,997$1,58117%
Rhode IslandTravelers$16,144$19,723$3,57922%
South CarolinaAllstate$7,636$10,152$2,51633%
South CarolinaAuto-Owners$3,783$5,400$1,61743%
South CarolinaDairyland$13,696$18,464$4,76835%
South CarolinaProgressive$12,399$13,684$1,28510%
South CarolinaState Farm$8,723$9,566$84310%
South CarolinaTravelers$5,839$8,174$2,33540%
South CarolinaUSAA$8,527$12,699$4,17249%
South DakotaAllstate$10,068$11,277$1,20912%
South DakotaAuto-Owners$6,899$8,693$1,79426%
South DakotaFarmers$11,383$13,692$2,30920%
South DakotaFarmers Mutual of Nebraska$3,049$3,759$71023%
South DakotaGEICO$8,783$10,795$2,01223%
South DakotaIowa Farm Bureau$9,542$14,210$4,66849%
South DakotaNationwide$7,918$9,974$2,05626%
South DakotaNorth Star Mutual$4,986$6,813$1,82737%
South DakotaProgressive$6,932$8,097$1,16517%
South DakotaState Farm$6,268$6,716$4487%
TennesseeAllstate$11,786$18,816$7,03060%
TennesseeAuto-Owners$6,373$8,611$2,23835%
TennesseeErie Insurance$4,765$5,385$62013%
TennesseeFarmers$10,229$12,290$2,06120%
TennesseeGEICO$4,906$8,630$3,72476%
TennesseeNationwide$9,908$11,394$1,48615%
TexasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$9,022$17,957$8,93599%
TexasFarmers$18,050$22,996$4,94627%
TexasGEICO$6,341$10,076$3,73559%
TexasProgressive$14,775$16,400$1,62511%
TexasUSAA$5,664$7,833$2,16938%
UtahAllstate$9,999$11,429$1,43014%
UtahAuto-Owners$6,335$8,344$2,00932%
UtahDairyland$4,546$5,730$1,18426%
UtahFarmers$13,322$16,062$2,74021%
UtahGEICO$5,656$9,862$4,20674%
UtahIowa Farm Bureau$8,497$9,645$1,14814%
UtahProgressive$9,736$10,626$8909%
UtahState Farm$14,715$15,789$1,0747%
UtahUnited Insurance Co$6,708$7,074$3665%
UtahUSAA$4,224$7,118$2,89469%
VirginiaAllstate$5,208$6,830$1,62231%
VirginiaErie Insurance$3,834$4,486$65217%
VirginiaGEICO$4,012$7,559$3,54788%
VirginiaProgressive$13,798$15,610$1,81213%
VirginiaState Farm$7,238$7,871$6339%
VirginiaTravelers$4,125$5,808$1,68341%
VirginiaVirginia Farm Bureau Insurance$2,799$3,398$59921%
VirginiaUSAA$3,529$5,228$1,69948%
VermontAllstate$4,544$5,253$70916%
VermontAuto-Owners$3,762$4,330$56815%
VermontCo-operative Insurance Companies$3,771$4,776$1,00527%
VermontGEICO$5,465$6,718$1,25323%
VermontNationwide$4,978$6,856$1,87838%
VermontProgressive$2,924$3,333$40914%
VermontState Farm$4,235$4,521$2867%
VermontVermont Mutual$5,157$5,802$64513%
WashingtonAllstate$7,838$10,378$2,54032%
WashingtonAmerican Family$11,167$14,791$3,62432%
WashingtonFarmers$9,901$11,474$1,57316%
WashingtonGEICO$7,856$11,135$3,27942%
WashingtonNationwide$10,404$12,523$2,11920%
WashingtonPEMCO$7,298$8,883$1,58522%
WashingtonProgressive$11,559$13,123$1,56414%
WashingtonState Farm$6,719$7,400$68110%
WashingtonTravelers$6,024$9,296$3,27254%
WisconsinAcuity Insurance$15,826$16,745$9196%
WisconsinAllstate$9,487$11,249$1,76219%
WisconsinAuto-Owners$6,241$8,439$2,19835%
WisconsinErie Insurance$4,205$4,895$69016%
WisconsinFarmers$11,304$13,637$2,33321%
WisconsinGEICO$5,403$10,268$4,86590%
WisconsinNationwide$6,600$8,011$1,41121%
WisconsinRural Mutual Insurance$7,629$8,705$1,07614%
WisconsinWest Bend Insurance Company$3,975$4,490$51513%
West VirginiaAllstate$12,922$17,728$4,80637%
West VirginiaErie Insurance$4,385$5,082$69716%
West VirginiaFarmers$9,214$17,507$8,29390%
West VirginiaGEICO$4,220$5,406$1,18628%
West VirginiaProgressive$6,465$8,333$1,86829%
West VirginiaUSAA$5,219$7,158$1,93937%
WyomingAllstate$10,343$12,328$1,98519%
WyomingAmerican National$3,091$3,567$47615%
WyomingFarmers$3,861$4,109$2486%
WyomingGEICO$7,816$10,620$2,80436%
WyomingState Farm$4,499$4,898$3999%
WyomingUSAA$4,259$4,467$2085%

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What to do if you receive a speeding ticket

Even one speeding ticket will raise your car insurance rates. If you’re curious about how much of an increase you’re going to see, it comes down to the speed differential between the speed limit and what you were driving, as evidenced in the table below:

Traffic violationAnnual full coverage ratesMonthly full coverage rates
Speeding ticket 1-10 mph over the limit$3,390$283
Speeding ticket 11-29 mph over the limit$3,547$296
Speeding ticket 30+ mph over the limit$3,750$313

When will a speeding ticket show up on my insurance?

A speeding ticket typically shows up on your insurance during your next policy renewal when your insurer checks your motor vehicle record. If you see an insurance rate increase after getting a speeding ticket, it’s time to shop around for a better rate. Then, when it’s time to renew your policy, you’ll be ready to switch to a cheaper option.

Also, consider taking a defensive driving course, which might save you a bit of money. Discounts might not be applicable after you get a speeding ticket — you’ll lose your good driver discount — but a ticket doesn’t stay on your driving record forever.

And if you’re really in a pinch, consider increasing your deductible. But remember, if you increase your deductible, you want to be sure you have the savings to cover it in case of an accident.

On the other side, you can opt for an accident forgiveness policy, which will be more expensive but will forgive your first accident without a rate increase.

Tip iconMultiple speeding tickets can double your rate

If you get multiple speeding tickets within three years, you may be classified as a high-risk driver and be required to pay much higher rates than if you were cited just once for exceeding the limit.

How to lower your car insurance rates after a speeding ticket

If you want to avoid overpaying for car insurance after a speeding ticket, here are a few tips:

  • Take a defensive driver course. Some insurance companies allow you to take an approved driver education course to offset the negative impact of a speeding ticket. Before signing up, confirm your insurance company approves the course. 
  • Commit to safe driving. Going forward, make an effort to avoid speeding tickets. 
  • Shop around. Every insurer calculates rates differently. Comparing rates across multiple companies can help you find the best option for your situation. 

How many points get added to your record for a speeding ticket?

In many states, points are added to your driver’s license when you receive a speeding ticket. The number of points assigned per speeding ticket varies by state and infraction.

State-specific point systems exist, and most — but not all — use a point-based structure to record violations like speeding.

The number of points for speeding varies widely:

  • Arizona typically assigns 3 points for general speeding.
  • California assigns 1 point for most speeding infractions.
  • Florida ranges from 3 to 6 points, depending on severity.
  • Georgia uses a tiered system:
    • 2 points for exceeding the speed limit in a school bus zone by 15–18 mph
    • Up to 6 points for speeding 34 mph or more over the limit.

Not all states assign license points for speeding. Some monitor violations via alternative systems — though insurance companies may still factor them into rates. States like Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming may follow different mechanisms.

Most insurers don’t determine your rate increases based on the number of points on your driver’s license. Insurance companies are generally more interested in your driving history, including the number and type of violations.

How much will two points affect my insurance?

A violation that typically carries two points on your driving record can cause a 20% to 50% increase in premiums, depending on factors such as the type of violation, the state where it’s recorded, your insurer’s rating system and your overall driving history.

How much do four points affect insurance?

Four points on your driving record can have a significant impact on your car insurance rates because they usually indicate multiple violations or a serious offense.

  • Moderate violations (like two separate speeding tickets) that total four points can raise your premiums by 50% to 100%, depending on your insurer and state.
  • Serious violations (like reckless driving, excessive speeding, or DUI) that carry four points in a single incident may increase rates by 100% to 200% — and in extreme cases, even more.

FAQs

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Will one speeding ticket affect insurance premiums?

In general, yes, a single speeding ticket will affect your insurance premiums. But how much of an increase should you expect? You should expect an increase at your next renewal after a ticket. However, some insurance companies do not increase insurance rates after one ticket, depending on how fast you were going.

Will my insurance go up if someone gets a ticket in my car?

“Normally (in most policies), if someone else speeds in your car, your cost does not increase, as the ticket will be attributed to the driver,” says Dr. Rob Schumacher, CEO at Feather Insurance. “In case the ticket is wrongly attributed to you, you should clarify this with the ticket-issuing agency. If you have a family plan, then the price can increase if your partner or children are caught speeding.”

Do I have to tell my insurance company about a speeding ticket?

Though you should not be deceitful if asked, you are not required to report a speeding ticket to your insurance company. Keep in mind that insurance companies periodically check your driving history through your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles prior to renewal. If a speeding ticket is on your driving record, your insurer will see it.

How long do tickets stay on insurance?

Timelines vary based on the insurance company and state you live in. But, generally, speeding tickets should fall off your driver’s license and insurance costs within three to five years.

Key takeaways on insurance rates after a speeding ticket

Car insurance companies use your perceived risk as a driver to determine your insurance rates. Drivers with speeding tickets and other traffic violations are considered higher risk and more likely to file claims.

With most insurers, you should expect your car insurance rates to increase after a speeding ticket at your next renewal. If you live in Hawaii, Michigan, California or Texas, you can expect increases of roughly 50% to 97% after a speeding ticket.

In addition to the rate increase from a speeding ticket, you may also lose safe-driving discounts, further increasing your rate. The speeding ticket will remain on your record for about 3 years, meaning that one lapse in judgment on the road can result in years of higher premiums.

As your renewal approaches, be prepared to shop around. Any insurer who gives you a car insurance quote will know about your speeding ticket, but they may offer a lower rate than your current provider.

Resources & Methodology

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Transportation NHTSA. “Risky Driving: Speeding.” Accessed June 2026.
  2. NOLO. “Driver’s License Point Systems.” Accessed June 2026.

Methodology

CarInsurance.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services to get car insurance rates before and after a speeding ticket. The rates are based on sample profiles of 40-year-old male and female drivers carrying full coverage policies with limits of 100/300/100 and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles. Read the detailed methodology for more information. 

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