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Speeding ticket in Delaware

A speeding ticket in Delaware costs $96–$190.40 on the state schedule and carries 2–5 points. Insurance typically rises about 35% after one ticket.

Fine$96–$190.40state schedule
Points2–5
Insurance over 3 years+$3,805+35% for about 3 years
Defensive Driving CourseYes

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What does the Delaware state schedule charge for a speeding ticket?

1–5 mph over$96[4][11]
6–15 mph over$105[4][11]
16–19 mph over$144[4][11]
20+ mph over$190.40[4][11]

How many points is it?

Will a speeding ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Delaware one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 35% on average[1], or about $3,805 over three years on a typical $3,624 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 Delaware?

You have 30 days to pay or respond to a speeding ticket in Delaware. These are the dates that matter:

  1. 30daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[3][12]
    Details

    Pay by mail or online, or ask for a hearing. If you miss it: The court reports you to the DMV. Delaware drivers can't renew their license, and drivers from other states can have their Delaware driving privileges suspended. Paying late also loses the minimum fine.

  2. 15daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[12]
    Details

    Appeal a Justice of the Peace Court conviction to the Court of Common Pleas. If you miss it: Only allowed if the fine is more than $100 or you were sentenced to jail.

  3. Date on noticePlead not guilty on a mail-in ticketset by the court[12]
    Details

    Plead not guilty on a mail-in ticket. If you miss it: Sign the ticket and mail or fax it by the court date printed on it.

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How many points is a speeding ticket in Delaware?

Speeding, 1–9 mph over: 2 points. Speeding, 10–14 mph over: 4 points. Speeding, 15–19 mph over: 5 points. Speeding 20 mph or more over the limit: 5 points.

Will a speeding ticket raise my insurance in Delaware?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 35% on average in Delaware (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

How long do I have to respond to a speeding ticket in Delaware?

30 days from the date on the ticket. If you don't pay, ask for a hearing within 30 days or show up for trial, the court reports you to the DMV.

Sources

Delaware law and DMV sources (6)
  1. 2 Del. Admin. Code 2208 Concerning Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program (Formerly Reg. No. 45), Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.
  2. 21 Del. C. ch. 7 (§ 702 Failure to answer summons, § 703 Jurisdiction, § 709 Payment of motor vehicle fines), Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online).
  3. 21 Del. C. § 4169 Specific speed limits, penalty, Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online).
  4. Explanation of Fines, Costs and Assessments, with sample traffic cases, Delaware Justice of the Peace Court.
  5. Traffic Frequently Asked Questions, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware Judiciary.
  6. Defensive Driving Frequently Asked Questions, Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.
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).