In 2021, 28% of fatal vehicle crashes, 13% of injury crashes and 9% of property damage crashes were speeding-related, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In total, speeding-related crashes in 2021 killed 12,330 people and injured 328,946. Even if a speeding driver is lucky enough to avoid being involved in a wreck, they still risk the financial penalties that come along with breaking the law. Depending on the state and how far they exceeded the limit, getting a speeding ticket could leave a driver a few hundred dollars lighter. The impact on their wallet doesn't stop there, either. Drivers in the United States pay an average of $212 for full coverage auto insurance each month. That is already a significant expense for many people, and adding a speeding citation to someone's record will only push their premiums higher. A report from Insurify showed that drivers with at least one speeding ticket on their record pay an average premium of $300 – over 40% more than those without a citation. Drivers who often find themselves pushing the speed limit should consider the following tips to prevent receiving a citation or – worse – causing a wreck:
- Allow extra time to get to your destination so there is no need to rush.
- Pay special attention to speed limit signs on unfamiliar roadways.
- Don't be fooled into thinking that speeding is safer in less-populated areas with fewer cars on the road.
- When on long stretches of empty highway, utilize your vehicle's cruise control to maintain a constant speed and prevent unintentional acceleration due to boredom.
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