Unsafe speed is one of the leading contributing factors in Minnesota’s fatal crashes.

Depending on the violation, one single ticket can raise the average person's car insurance rates by almost 25 percent, according to a study of over 490,000 policy quotes conducted by Insurance.com.

So how long will you be haunted by that ticket?

Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol says, "A written warning does not go on your driving record, but it is recorded in our computer system. Citations for speed, according to the Driver and Vehicle Services; speeding tickets generally stay on record for five years and serious speeds are 10 years.

He also explained that the cost of speeding violations vary by county, but "typically are at least $120 for traveling 10 mph over the limit. Motorists stopped at 20 mph over the speed limit face double the fine, and those ticketed traveling more than 100 mph can lose their license for six months."

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848.  (Or reach him at, Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us)

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