40 over the speed limit in Arkansas.
Ordinary speeding through 15 mph over has a statutory base fine ceiling of $100. The court determines the fine; mandatory costs and authorized local charges are additional. No complete payable total is verified here.
40 mph over in Arkansas
Statutory base fineArkansas ordinary-violation statutory base range, not a court quote
The amount, line by line.
| Fine and local court charges | Court confirmation |
|---|---|
| Base fine, before costs | Court sets the amount |
This is a legal base range, not a typical bill. Section 27-50-301 refers ordinary violations to 5-4-201(c); Act 209 sets their $100 ceiling. The official 2021 motor-law compilation separately lists $75 traffic costs under 16-10-305. Enacted city/county additional fines up to $20 each depend on local ordinances. A full current local schedule is needed before a complete total can be supplied. More than 15 mph over is a Class C misdemeanor; ordinary base ranges are withheld. Publication dates remain 2021/2009 despite the 2026 retrieval date.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $298.19 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 23% state increase to the 2023 NAIC premium. Historical baseline and study sample differ; this is a scenario, not a quote.
What we can verify here.
The ordinary statutory base range and current administrative licensing rules are sourced. Complete current local costs and three payable court schedules remain open, so indexing stays disabled. No school-zone or repeat-offense payment amount is guessed.
Use the official court link below to confirm the amount on your citation. This page is excluded from search indexing while its complete cost schedule is being reviewed.
The statutory fine and the payable amount.
Sections 27-50-301/302 distinguish ordinary violations through 15 mph over from Class C speeding above 15 over. Act 209 amended 5-4-201 to a $100 ordinary-violation ceiling and a $500 Class C misdemeanor ceiling. Section 16-10-305 publishes $75 traffic court costs, and 16-17-129 authorizes additional enacted city/county fines up to $20 each. These legal amounts do not establish a complete current local payable schedule.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
The fine changes with the speed.
Arkansas ordinary-violation statutory base range, not a court quote. Base fines shown. Additional costs apply.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $0–$100 | 3 |
| 10 mph over | $0–$100 | 3 |
| 15 mph over | $0–$100 | 4 |
| 20 mph over | Court sets the amount | 4 |
| 25 mph over | Court sets the amount | 5 |
| 30 mph over | Court sets the amount | 5 |
| 35 mph over | Court sets the amount | 8 |
| 40 mph over | Court sets the amount | 8 |
Compare the neighboring speed bands.
Your record is a separate cost.
The official administrative rule assigns 3 points for up to 10 mph over, 4 for 11–20, 5 for 21–30 and 8 for 31+ mph over. The conviction code controls; a separate reckless-driving conviction is 8 points.
10–13 accumulated points produces a warning letter. At 14+ points Driver Services sends a proposed suspension/hearing notice. Possible suspension periods are up to 3 months at 14–17, 6 months at 18–23 and one year at 24+. A current balance alone does not establish the dated accumulation window.
The administrative rule considers moving convictions in or out of state within 36 months of the scheduled accumulation hearing. This hearing window is different from the retention of a particular conviction on a driving record.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 23% average increase for one speeding ticket in Arkansas. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for Arkansas is $1,296.46 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $1,296.46 per year and 23%, the illustration adds $298.19 per year, about $24.85 per month.
Applying a 2026 quote-study percentage to the historical 2023 NAIC combined premium is illustrative math. These sources use different populations and coverage methods; this is not a measured post-ticket average or a current quote. No future premium increase is included in a court fine.
Choose your next step.
If a ticket goes unanswered.
Fayetteville warns that a missed promised appearance results in a separate failure-to-appear misdemeanor, which can carry a fine or jail, and may be reported to State Driver Control. Contact the court before the citation date if you need to resolve the case or request help.
Official consequences and resolution instructionsThe questions
behind the ticket.
How much is 40 over in Arkansas?
The ordinary schedule does not provide a confirmed payable total for this scenario. Check your exact charge with the court.. This is a legal base range, not a typical bill. Section 27-50-301 refers ordinary violations to 5-4-201(c); Act 209 sets their $100 ceiling. The official 2021 motor-law compilation separately lists $75 traffic costs under 16-10-305. Enacted city/county additional fines up to $20 each depend on local ordinances. A full current local schedule is needed before a complete total can be supplied. More than 15 mph over is a Class C misdemeanor; ordinary base ranges are withheld. Publication dates remain 2021/2009 despite the 2026 retrieval date.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 23% average increase for one speeding ticket in Arkansas. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. A points-free outcome does not promise an unchanged premium.
Does traffic school remove points?
Fayetteville directs drivers who want to keep a violation off their record to contact the District Court. No automatic course eligibility or point reduction is promised; ask that court before paying or enrolling. Confirm eligibility before enrolling or paying your ticket.
Is this the amount I should pay?
No. The estimate explains a published schedule. Pay only the amount confirmed by the court handling the citation, through its official instructions.
What if I do not respond on time?
Fayetteville instructs drivers to follow the appearance time and date on the signed citation. Enter a not-guilty plea at the clerk window or appear before the judge on that date to obtain a trial date. Other courts set their own instructions. Missing a deadline can add consequences. Ask the court about extensions or payment help before it passes.
The same speed in nearby states.
Check the source, not just the total.
Each verified rule carries its own URL and retrieval date. Your court may change its schedule after a review.
- Fine scheduleRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Fine schedule — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Fine schedule — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Statutory fine range — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Suspension rulesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Traffic schoolRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Response deadlineRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Insurance studyRetrieved 2026-09-30
- NAIC historical state premiumRetrieved 2026-09-30
Not legal advice. Amounts are estimates from the cited schedules. Your citation and the court’s instructions control. This site is independent of courts, DMVs and insurers.