Ten states are highlighted for their harsh speeding penalties: - Georgia fines up to $1,000 and jail time up to 1 year for first offenses, with mandatory 6 month license revocation for reckless driving. - Illinois fines up to $1,000 and is among 25 states that suspend licenses through a points system. - Nevada suspends licenses for 6 months to 1 year through a points system, and fines and possible jail time for excessive points. - Several other states like New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Kansas, and Maryland also fine up to $1,000 and some include potential jail time for speeding or traffic violations.

1. Ten states with the
harshest speed
penalties
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2. Georgia
The most you can get a ticket for even a first time
offense in Georgia is $1,000. You can also face a
jail sentence of up to one year. Driving more
recklessly can cause a mandatory 6 month license
revocation.

3. Illinois
The maximum speed on a four-lane highway in
Illinois is 65 mph for passenger vehicles and 55
mph. It is one of 1 of 25 states with a point system
for license suspensions and revocations. A
maximum traffic citation of $1,000.

4. Nevada
Gambling with police officers may not work as
Nevada is a point system state with a penalty of
suspension for 6 months to 1 year. Earn enough
points and face a jail sentence of 6 months along
with a fine.

5. New Hampshire
Driving carelessly in New Hampshire can cost up
to $1,000 and failure to drive 10 mph below the
speed limit in school zones can cause you a
penalty.

6. North Carolina
Driving too fast in the Tar Heel State can give you
a jail sentence of up to 60 days while a school bus
with children on board is limited to 45 mph.
Breaking any traffic laws can cost up to $1,000.

7. Utah
While the speed limit in Utah has been raised to
75 mph in some areas, the fines are also big.
Drivers can get ticketed for going too slow as a
result of impeding or blocking the normal and
reasonable movement of traffic.

8. Oregon
Though traffic violations can cost up to $600 it
also takes a lot to lose your license. Oregon
generally waits for numerous violations before
issuing any suspensions.

9. Indiana
Fines can quickly add up for speeding in Indiana. They
double in school zones and go up another $25 near
construction sites. “Oversize vehicles” can’t exceed 45
mph. And Indiana is the only state besides New Jersey
and Nebraska to impose tolls along Interstate 80.

10. Kansas
In an urban school district zone in Kansas the
speed limit can’t be less than 20 mph and the
most you could ever get from a traffic ticket is
$500.

11. Maryland
Maryland is serious about school zone fines for
speeders as violators can get hit with a ticket up
to $500. However Wal-Mart executives may be
exempt from being charge as high.

12. For tips and information on avoiding
speed traps in these states check out
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