Speeding Ticket Regulations in Ohio Law

You have two choices when receiving a speeding ticket in Ohio: Pay the fine amount, which varies by jurisdiction, or choose to dispute the fine in court. The state also has a point system for speeding and other violations. Information on how to pay the fine or where to appear in court is included with the ticket.

Speeding Point System

• If convicted of traveling 30 mph or more above the posted speed limit, you receive four points. In areas where the posted speed limit is 55 mph or above, drivers guilty of exceeding by more than 10 mph but less than 30 mph receive two points. In locations where the posted speed is below 55 mph, driving more than 5 mph but less than 30 mph over the limit results in two points.

Operating While Impaired

• Speeding while intoxicated incurs an additional six points on your driving record. Once stopped for a speed limit violation, the police officer can request a sobriety test to determine if you are operating while impaired.

Excessive Points

• When you accumulate 12 or more points within a two-year period, license suspension occurs for six months. After serving the suspension, you must take a driver improvement course, successfully pass a driver exam and pay a fee of $40.