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How many MPH over the speed limit is considered reckless driving in TN?
How many MPH over the speed limit do I have to be driving for it to be reckless driving in TN? A friend told me to slow down the other day because I was going 10 over and she was worried that I would get a reckless driving ticket. That doesn’t sound right to me, but I wanted to check!
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right—you wouldn’t get a reckless driving charge for going 10 over. However, driving 30 MPH over the speed limit is considered reckless driving in Tennessee. If you are caught going this fast, you’ll be charged with a class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.
That isn’t to say that driving 10 MPH over the speed limit won’t affect you, though! If you’re pulled over for going 10 to 19 MPH over the speed limit, you’ll be hit with a $108.75
speeding ticket
. To avoid paying unexpected fines, try to stick to the speed limit.If you tend to drive fast, you might want to invest in a good insurance policy to keep you safe. Luckily, the
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