47 OK Stat § 11-801 G makes clear the penalties speeding drivers can face in Oklahoma. Going one to ten miles per hour over the speed limit can result in a fine of $10 (plus a lot of court fees). A first offense involving reckless speed could also carry a 10-day jail sentence.
Speeding Penalties for Oklahoma Drivers
Drivers who speed on Oklahoma roads can face financial penalties and serve some time in jail for their recklessness.
Speed limits and fines can differ between state roads and within city limits. These are the fines called for according to state law:
“G. Any person convicted of a speeding violation pursuant to subsection B or F of this section shall be punished by a fine as follows: 1. a. For an offense occurring on or after the effective date of this act and prior to November 1, 2022, one to ten miles per hour over the speed limit as provided for in Section 11-801e of this title, and b. For an offense occurring on or after November 1, 2022,
- One to ten miles per hour over the limit……………$10.00
- Eleven to fifteen miles per hour over the limit……………………………..$20.00
- Sixteen to twenty miles per hour over the limit……………………………..$35.00
- Twenty-one to twenty-five miles per hour over the limit………………………….$75.00
- Twenty-six to thirty miles per hour over the limit…………………………….$135.00
- Thirty-one to thirty-five miles per hour over the limit…………………………$155.00
- Thirty-six miles per hour or more over the limit…………………………….$205.00 or by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days; for a second conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) days; and upon a third or subsequent conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.”
Again, it’s critical to remember that court fees will be added to these fines and can raise the financial penalty by several hundred dollars.
Penalties for Aggravated Speeding in Oklahoma
Reckless driving can include speeding. There is no set speed that earns a reckless driving charge. This would be up to an individual officer to determine.
Aggravated speeding is when a driver goes 20mph or more over the posted speed limit. However, an officer can cite a driver for aggravated speeding for any speed that is deemed hazardous.
Oklahoma’s Crimes and Punishment Statutes explain the punishment for aggravated speeding:
“A. A violation of paragraph 1 of Section 4 of this act shall be aggravated where in the course of the violation there occurs the driving of any automobile, motorcycle, trail bicycle, or any other motorized vehicle in a way as to endanger others or to cause damage to the land.
- The penalty for a violation of this section shall consist of a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days; for a second conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) days; and upon a third or subsequent conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. A person may not be charged for the same offense under this section and paragraph 1 of Section 4 of this act.”
Contact An Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyer If You Are Struck By a Speeding Driver
If a reckless motorist strikes you and you are seriously injured, you should speak to a skilled Oklahoma car accident lawyer at Ylla|Gosney. We help victims and their families in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and across the state.
Contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation. It’s the best way to find out what your case may be worth before you speak to an insurance representative who may tell you your pain and damages aren’t worth anything. If you require an accident attorney to get the most out of your claim, you won’t need any money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless your case is won. Then our attorney’s fee comes out of the settlement check an auto insurer must provide to you and your family.
