Is it legal to drive 10 mph over the speed limit in Ohio? What the law says
Speeding in Ohio is illegal, but what if you are simply just trying to keep up with traffic and not slow everyone else down?
Let’s say you go 10 mph over the speed limit. Is that actually illegal?
Well, let’s look at what Ohio law says:
Can you drive 10 mph over the speed limit in Ohio?
“More than half of all traffic stops result from speeding violations,” according to the NHTSA. “And public support for speed enforcement activities depends on the confidence of the public that speed enforcement is fair, rational, and motivated by safety concerns.”
Speeding for any reason is against the law in Ohio and will most likely get you in trouble with law enforcement, even if you’re just trying to keep up with traffic.
Ohio’s speed limits are typically as follows (unless specified by road signs):
- 20 miles per hour in school zones
- 25 miles per hour in business and residential areas
- 50 miles per hour on controlled-access highways and expressways within municipal corporations
- 55 miles per hour on highways outside municipal corporations
60 miles per hour on two-lane state routes
What are the penalties for speeding in Ohio?
If you’re caught speeding in Ohio, you’ll probably get a hefty ticket. Here’s what to expect, according to Bridges, Jillisky, Weller & Gullifer Attorneys:
- 0-10 mph over speed limit: $136
- 11-15 mph over speed limit: $151
- 16-20 mph over speed limit: $157
- 21-25 mph over speed limit: $171
- 26-30 mph over speed limit: $181
- 31-36 mph over speed limit: $201
- 37-39 mph over speed limit: $230
- 40 or more mph over speed limit: required court appearance
Depending on how fast a law enforcement officer clocks you, you may also receive points on your license for the offense.
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