Speeding Ticket Fine in Washington State

Speeding Ticket Fine in Washington State: Below is a list of the fines associated with various speeding infractions in the state of Washington. If you are caught driving above the posted speed limit here’s what you could be looking at regarding ticket fines, according to the Washington State Patrol:

Speeding Ticket Fine in Washington State, If the posted speed limit is 40 MPH or lower:
  • 1 to 5 mph over the speed limit: $125
  • 6 to 10 mph over the speed limit: $136
  • 11 to 15 mph over the speed limit: $166
  • 16 to 20 mph over the speed limit: $207
  • 21 to 25 mph over the speed limit: $259
  • 26 to 30 mph over the speed limit: $310
  • 31 to 35 mph over the speed limit: $361
  • More than 35 mph over the speed limit: $423
Speeding Ticket Fine in Washington State, If the posted speed limit is higher than 40 MPH:
  • 1 to 5 mph over the speed limit: $105
  • 6 to 10 mph over the speed limit: $125
  • 11 to 15 mph over the speed limit: $156
  • 16 to 20 mph over the speed limit: $187
  • 21 to 25 mph over the speed limit: $218
  • 26 to 30 mph over the speed limit: $259
  • 31 to 35 mph over the speed limit: $310
  • 36 to 40 mph over the speed limit: $361
  • More than 40 mph over the speed limit: $423

These amounts only include the fine of the ticket itself. Assuming you choose to simply pay the ticket (not a good idea!), this is just the base amount you will have to shell out from your wallet. If you pay the fine without contesting the ticket in court, the infraction is found committed and then gets reported to the Department of Licensing. Once it is reported to the Department of Licensing, your insurance company will have access to information on the infraction and your insurance rates will likely increase dramatically.