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Speeding ticket in West Virginia

A speeding ticket in West Virginia costs $5–$100 on the state schedule and carries 3–6 points. Insurance typically rises about 22% after one ticket.

Fine$5–$100state schedule
Points3–6
Insurance over 3 years+$1,418+22% for about 3 years
Defensive driving courseYes

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What does West Virginia 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.

1–10 mph overUp to $5 fine + $112 or more[5]
Speeding, first conviction (17C-6-1)Up to $100 fine + $112 or more[5]

How many points is it?

Will a speeding ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In West Virginia one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 22% on average[1], or about $1,418 over three years on a typical $2,148 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 West Virginia?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[11][14]
    Details

    Answer the citation by the date printed on it. If you miss it: The clerk reports the failure to DMV within 15 days, DMV can suspend your license, and the magistrate can issue a warrant.

  2. 10daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[11]
    Details

    Suspension order for failure to appear takes effect. If you miss it: Your license is suspended until you resolve the case.

  3. 20daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[13]
    Details

    Appeal a magistrate conviction to circuit court. If you miss it: After 20 days the circuit court can still allow a late appeal for good cause, up to 90 days after sentencing.

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How many points is a speeding ticket in West Virginia?

Speeding 11 to under 15 mph over: 3 points. Speeding 15 to under 20 mph over: 5 points. Speeding 20 or more mph over: 6 points.

Will a speeding ticket raise my insurance in West Virginia?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 22% on average in West Virginia (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

West Virginia law and DMV sources (6)
  1. Point System, West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.
  2. W. Va. Code R. 91-5-7 The Point System (via Cornell LII), West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (legislative rule).
  3. W. Va. Code 17C-6-1 Speed limitations generally, penalties, West Virginia Legislature.
  4. W. Va. Code 17B-3-3c Suspending license for failure to appear in court, West Virginia Legislature.
  5. W. Va. Code 50-5-13 Appeals in criminal cases (magistrate court), West Virginia Legislature.
  6. Rules of Criminal Procedure for Magistrate Courts, Rule 7 (traffic citations), Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
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).