Like many states, Illinois has a point system attached to speeding violations that acts as a way to help drivers understand how close they are to potentially losing their license for too many driving infractions. But how many points is a speeding citation worth, and how many points are you allowed to receive in a given period? We explore Illinois’ speeding ticket point system in today’s blog.
How Many Points Is My Speeding Ticket Worth?
Every speeding ticket in Illinois carries a minimum of a five point penalty, and the points increase as your speed over the posted limit increases. Here’s a look at how many points each speeding violation is worth:
- 1-10 MPH over the posted speed limit – 5 points
- 11-14 MPH over the posted speed limit – 15 points
- 15-25 MPH over the posted speed limit – 20 points
- 25+ MPH over the posted speed limit – 50 points
It’s also worth noting that speeding in a school zone or a construction zone is considered a 20-point violation, but those can be elevated based on how fast you were traveling over the posted speed limit.
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