Is it legal to drive 10 mph over the speed limit in MS? What the law says
Speeding in Mississippi is illegal, but what if you are simply just trying to keep up with traffic and not slow everyone else down?
Let’s say you go 10 mph over the speed limit. Is that actually illegal?
Well, let’s look at what Mississippi law says:
Can you drive 10 mph over the speed limit in Mississippi?
“More than half of all traffic stops result from speeding violations,” according to the NHTSA. “And public support for speed enforcement activities depends on the confidence of the public that speed enforcement is fair, rational, and motivated by safety concerns.”
So, if you think you can go a little over the speed limit, think again. Speeding for any reason is against the law in Mississippi and will most likely get you in trouble with law enforcement.
According to the DrivingLaws blog, Mississippi has “absolute” speeding laws.
“Mississippi’s absolute speed limits are straightforward: If you drive faster than the absolute speed, you’ve violated the law,” as stated in the blog. Typically, speed limits will be posted on road signs, but generally, here are the speed limits:
- 15 miles per hour in school zones
- 25 miles per hour in residential areas
- 55 miles per hour on undivided roads
- 65 miles per hour on divided roads
- 70 miles per hour on interstate highways
What are the penalties for speeding in MS?
In Mississippi, penalties for speeding on the road include a ticket with a fine anywhere from $150 to $300. Mississippi doesn’t use the point system like many other states, but if you’re caught speeding, you could be charged with reckless driving in Mississippi.
Additionally, Mississippi does not have a set speed that is considered reckless, so any amount over the limit could get you in trouble.
Have more questions? Let me know at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
