A speeding ticket is worth fighting. The long-term costs add up fast.
Standard speeding is a strict liability traffic infraction that results in monetary fines and the assessment of administrative points against the driver's license, rather than a criminal conviction. The severity of the point assessment scales aggressively with the velocity of the vehicle; speeding 11-25 mph over the limit results in two points, while speeding 40+ mph over the limit accrues four points. While speeding alone is not technically a criminal offense, excessive speed is a primary evidentiary element used by prosecutors to establish the "wanton disregard" necessary to secure a criminal reckless driving conviction, or to elevate a standard misdemeanor DUI into a felony Aggravated DUI.
Speeding fines in Oklahoma range between $10 and $205 depending on the exact excess speed and whether the violation occurred in a school zone or construction zone. Convictions result in DPS points that dramatically scale up your insurance premiums. Crucially, a speeding ticket of 15 mph or more over the posted statutory limit triggers a "serious traffic violation" for CDL holders.
We challenge speeding tickets by examining the calibration records of radar and lidar devices, questioning the officer's training and certification on speed measurement equipment, analyzing whether road conditions justified your speed, and exploring whether proper speed limit signage was posted. We also negotiate for traffic school and deferred sentences to keep points off your record.
We defend speeding cases in courts across northeastern Oklahoma, including state, federal, and tribal jurisdictions.
Schedule a free, confidential consultation. A former prosecutor will review your case and outline your best defense options.