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Speeding ticket in Arkansas

A speeding ticket in Arkansas costs $100–$500 on the state schedule and carries 3–8 points. Insurance typically rises about 23% after one ticket.

Fine$100–$500state schedule
Points3–8
Insurance over 3 years+$1,863+23% for about 3 years
No statewide point-reduction courseNo

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What does Arkansas law allow for a speeding ticket?

The fine is only part of what you pay. Court costs and fees are added on top, and they are often more than the fine itself.

Speeding up to 15 mph over the limit (a violation)Up to $100 fine + $100 or more[5][6][7]
Speeding more than 15 mph over the limit (Class C misdemeanor)Up to $500 fine + $100 or more[6][7][4]

How many points is it?

Will a speeding ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Arkansas one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 23% on average[1], or about $1,863 over three years on a typical $2,700 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a speeding ticket in Arkansas?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[14]
    Details

    Pay the ticket or appear on the court date on the citation. If you miss it: The court can issue a warrant for your arrest.

  2. 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[14]
    Details

    Appeal a district court conviction to circuit court. If you miss it: The conviction stands.

Can you keep a speeding ticket off your Arkansas record?

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How many points is a speeding ticket in Arkansas?

Speeding, 1–10 mph over: 3 points. Speeding, 16–20 mph over: 4 points. Speeding, 11–14 mph over: 4 points. Speeding, 21–30 mph over: 5 points. Speeding 31 mph or more over: 8 points.

Will a speeding ticket raise my insurance in Arkansas?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 23% on average in Arkansas (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

Arkansas law and DMV sources (5)
  1. Violations and Points (ACD codes and point values), Arkansas DFA, Office of Driver Services.
  2. Ark. Code Ann. 27-50-301 (moving violations as violations), Justia copy via Wayback 20250510175557, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  3. Ark. Code Ann. 27-50-302 (traffic offenses classified), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710055742, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  4. Ark. Code Ann. 5-4-201 (fines), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710063123, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  5. Arkansas District Court Benchbook (rev. 2017), Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).