How many points is a speeding ticket?
Usually 2 to 4 points, and more the faster you were going. It depends on your state.
Updated 13 November 2026
Points depend on the state and the speed
Each state that uses points sets its own scale, and most give more points the further over the limit you were. Three examples:
| State | Points for speeding |
|---|---|
| California | 1 point. 2 points for driving over 100 mph. |
| Florida | 3 points for up to 15 mph over the limit. 4 points for more than 15 mph over. |
| Georgia | None for less than 15 mph over. 2 points for 15 to 18 mph over, 3 for 19 to 23, 4 for 24 to 33 and 6 for 34 or more. |
States change their point scales. Your own record shows the points you were given.
States that do not use points
Some states, including Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, do not put points on a driving record. They count convictions instead, and a speeding conviction still goes on your record there.
What the points do
Points add up over a set period, and passing your state's limit brings a warning, a required course or a suspension. See how many points suspend a license in each state.
Points and insurance
Insurers do not use the state's points. They read the conviction on your record and apply their own scoring.
How to see your points
Your driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. Check the points on your license.
See your own record
Your record shows exactly what is on file for you. Pick the state that issued your license.
Related
- How many points does it take to suspend your license?
Each state sets its own limit, such as 12 points in 12 months in Florida. See how many points suspend a license in your state.
- How long do points stay on your license?
In most states that use points, they count against you for one to three years. See how long points stay on your license in your state.
- How to get points off your license
Points come off with time, and in many states with an approved driving course. What works in each state, and what a course does not remove.
- Check license points
Your driving record shows the points on your license and the tickets they came from. How to check your license points in any state.