Like any other state, South Carolina has its own set of laws that determine the fine you'll receive for exceeding the speed limit. South Carolina's speed limits and fines vary depending on what kind of road you're driving on and how fast you are going. There are also minimum and maximum fines determined by law. This information is freely available on the National Highway Transit Safety Authority (NHTSA) website.
If you've just been given a ticket, ask the highway patrol officer how much you will have to pay. This is the easiest and fastest way, of course, to find out how much your speeding ticket will cost you.
Check the ticket itself if the officer has already driven away. Officers usually circle the amount, or you can look for it in a clearly marked box and on the back of the ticket.
Determine if you have merely exceeded the speeding limit or were driving recklessly. According to Speedingticketcentral.com, South Carolina law states that a person caught driving 25 mph over the speed limit can be charged with reckless driving. The fee for reckless driving is often higher than a normal speeding ticket. The speed limit for urban and rural interstate highways in South Carolina is 70 mph.
Check the NHTSA website for current minimum and maximum fines for speeding tickets in South Carolina. As of April 8, 2010, the NHTSA gives a range of $15 to $200 for a first offense speeding violation. The fine for reckless driving is between $25 and $200.
If you have any questions regarding your speeding ticket and fine, contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol by calling 803-896-7920.
