How Much a Speeding Ticket Will Cost You in Illinois

Have you been told that you have a lead foot? If so, you'll want to be careful in Illinois as the average cost of a speeding ticket is a small fortune for most people.

According to what I've been able to find, the record for the fastest speeding ticket in Illinois happened in 2010 when a man was caught doing 182 mph in a 55 mph zone on I-294. His fine was reportedly $375 plus he was required to buy high-risk insurance. Truly, he got off easy compared to what might have happened.

That's an extreme example, but what would an average speeding ticket cost you? Finance Buzz did a breakdown that compared what an average speeding ticket will cost you depending on the state you're in. For Illinois, the average cost is not cheap, but it's also not nearly as high as some other states. Looking at you, Texas, Florida and California.

In Illinois, an average speeding ticket costs $120 which includes the fine and court costs, but there are many factors that can drive it higher. $120 is the average cost of being 15 mph over. The ranking also estimates that if you dare go 40 mph over the speed limit in Illinois, the fine could top $2,500. Wow. That is the highest top end speeding fine estimate in America, so make sure your lead foot stays at home if you drive in or through the Land of Lincoln.