Hidden Costs of Speeding Conviction MD | Fines, Points & Insurance
DUI & Traffic Violation Attorney
I’m Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq., and I’ve seen drivers focus on the ticket fine only to discover the real costs hit much deeper.
A speeding conviction in Maryland can affect your wallet for months or even years after you pay the court. Here’s what you need to know.
Fines Are Just the Beginning
When you receive a speeding ticket, the fine listed on the ticket is what catches your attention.
In Prince George’s County, fines can range from $90 to over $250, depending on how fast you were going. But that number is only part of the story.
Maryland courts tack on fees and surcharges that can double—or even triple—your total bill. These can include:
- Court Costs: Mandatory fees for processing your case.
- Technology Surcharges: Extra charges that cover court systems.
- Judiciary Education Fees: Small additions that support judge training.
All together, a $150 ticket can easily become $300 or more before you leave the courthouse.
Points on Your License Can Hurt Your Driving Record
In Maryland, speeding violations add points to your license:
- 1–9 mph over the limit adds 1 point
- 10–19 mph adds 2 points
- 20–29 mph adds 3 points
- 30+ mph adds 5 points
Points stay on your record for two years. Accumulate too many, and you risk a license suspension or higher penalties on future tickets.
Even one point can push you closer to trouble.
Insurance Rate Increases Are the Long Game
Your insurance company watches your motor vehicle record closely. After a speeding conviction, you can expect your rates to rise.
On average, Maryland drivers see a 20 percent increase after a single moving violation.
Over three years, that can add thousands of dollars to your auto expenses.
How to Protect Yourself: Fight the Ticket
You have options beyond paying and accepting the record hit. I review each ticket for:
- Officer Report Errors – Did they note the wrong location or vehicle?
- Equipment Calibration – Was the radar gun tested on schedule?
- Court Negotiations – Can we reduce the charge to a non-moving violation?
By challenging the ticket, we aim to have the charges dismissed, reduce the fines, and avoid the accumulation of points.
Put Local Experience on Your Side
I’ve practiced traffic defense across Prince George’s County courts for years.
I know which judges will consider calibration issues and which prosecutors will offer reductions.
That local insight helps us fight smarter and faster.
Don’t let a speeding ticket cost you more than the speeding ticket fine.
Call Haskell & Dyer today or book a free online consultation.
Let’s protect your driving record and your wallet.
👉 Book your consultation online now or call us directly at 301-627-5844.
