Indiana Speeding Ticket | GetJerry.com (2023)

If you get a speeding ticket in Indiana, you can either plead guilty and pay the fine, fight the ticket in court, or possibly defer the ticket by taking a defensive driving course.

The penalty can range from a minor fine and points on your license to license suspension and possible jail time depending on the county and how fast you were speeding. Factors like speeding in a school zone or construction zone can also increase your fines and impact your eligibility for ticket deferral.

Every state deals with speeding tickets differently—it’s important to learn how they work in the state you’re in and what your options might be in handling them.

If you get pulled over for speeding in Indiana, the officer will ask you for your license and registration. You may get let off with a warning, but most likely they will issue you a traffic ticket.

You need to sign the ticket as confirmation that you will either pay the fine or request a trial date—usually within 30 to 60 days of the citation date, depending on the court.

Signing the ticket is not an admission of guilt. You still have the opportunity to try to pay, fight, or defer the ticket if you choose to.

In Indiana, fines for speeding tickets are determined by the county in which the ticket was issued. Costs can vary, but they typically range between $100 and $200 for minor speeding violations.

In general, speeding 25 mph or less over the limit is classified under Type C infractions, meaning the fines and penalties are minor.

Speeding over 25 mph or in a construction or school zone, however, is a Type B infraction with higher fines and penalties as result.

If you get a ticket for speeding in Indiana, there are a few actions you can take:

Tickets for speeding in excess of 25 mph, or speeding in a school or work zone are not eligible for deferral programs. You should check with your court to ensure that this is an option available to you.

Regardless of what action you choose to take, you will need to notify the court before your citation’s due date or risk license suspension.

If you can afford it, paying the fine is the easiest way to handle a speeding ticket.

In Indiana, payment methods will depend on the court listed on your citation. Typically, you will have the following options:

Be aware that online transactions may require extra processing fees and time. It’s therefore recommended that you complete an online payment for a ticket 48 hours before the ticket is due.

If you believe that you were given a ticket unfairly or wish to keep points or a violation off your record, contesting your ticket is your best bet. In Indiana, you can do this by requesting a court trial or enrolling in a deferral program.

To plead not guilty, you will generally need to do one of the following:

The process for denying a ticket varies by court. Check the directions on your citation or your court’s website to confirm your next steps.

If the officer who gave you your ticket doesn’t show up to trial, the citation and ticket fine may be dismissed. But if they do, you will need to convince the court of your innocence—be sure to have a solid argument with relevant evidence and witnesses.

You may hire an attorney to represent you—and while this may cost a couple of hundred extra, it can strengthen your case significantly. Should the judge rule in your favor, the citation fine and penalty will be dismissed but you will still be responsible for court fees.

The enrollment process varies by county, but typically you will need to:

Should you receive another traffic violation while you are enrolled, the program will be terminated and you will be responsible for paying the original ticket fine.

Type B infractions—like speeding in a construction zone or speeding more than 25 mph—are not eligible for deferral.

If you can’t afford to pay your ticket, communicate your concerns with the court—they may be willing to work with you to find alternative payment methods, like community service.

Many courts in Indiana also allow payment extensions on a case-by-case basis. You’ll want to contact your court directly to see if this is an option for you.

Failure to pay your ticket by the indicated due date can result in higher fines or possible license suspension, so be sure to communicate any concerns with the court as soon as possible.

Insurance premiums increase with each traffic violation you receive. Just having one citation for speeding under 15 mph can raise your rates by as much as 21%. Speeding over 15 mph can result in 29% higher premiums.