20 over in Tennessee: $128.50.
Goodlettsville lists $108.75 for 1–19 mph over and $113.75 for 20+ mph over. Those amounts include $50 in court costs; a separate $14.75 state litigation tax is added.
20 mph over in Tennessee
Published court estimateGoodlettsville City Court
The amount, line by line.
| Published court amount (fine and fees) | $113.75 |
|---|---|
| State litigation tax (Goodlettsville) | $14.75 |
| Estimate shown | $128.50 |
The named Goodlettsville schedule applies to an ordinary payable speeding citation. Criminal charges, a judge’s disposition, other violations, late payment and optional card or course fees can change the bill. Nashville and Berry Hill publish different amounts.
Not a payment quote. The citation, charge, offense date and court determine the final amount.
Insurance illustration: $327.16 more per year, applying the 2026 study’s 27% state increase to the 2023 NAIC premium. Historical baseline and study sample differ; this is a scenario, not a quote.
The statutory fine and the payable amount.
The municipal model below concerns an ordinance citation. Tennessee Constitution Article VI, section 14 generally limits a traditional municipal punitive fine to $50 where there is no opportunity for a jury trial; court costs and taxes are separate. MTAS's July 16, 2026 guidance distinguishes municipal courts exercising concurrent criminal jurisdiction, where other criminal fines and jury-right rules apply. This is why a total above $50 does not by itself identify a fine-cap violation. The Goodlettsville schedule expressly includes $50 court costs and adds $14.75 litigation tax; no unsupported breakdown of its remaining bundled charges is invented.
Governing schedule or statuteRetrieved 2026-09-30
The fine changes with the speed.
Goodlettsville City Court. Amounts follow the named schedule, with its scope shown beside the estimate.
| Speed above the limit | Published estimate | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mph over | $123.50 | 1 |
| 10 mph over | $123.50 | 3 |
| 15 mph over | $123.50 | 3 |
| 20 mph over | $128.50 | 4 |
| 25 mph over | $128.50 | 4 |
| 30 mph over | $128.50 | 5 |
| 35 mph over | $128.50 | 5 |
| 40 mph over | $128.50 | 6 |
What published examples show.
These are named court schedules or worked examples. Compare the speed, road, zone and included charges before comparing the amounts.
| Court or example | Above the limit | Published amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodlettsville Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $123.50 | $108.75 listed amount plus $14.75 litigation tax. |
| Nashville-Davidson Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $113.75 | One listed moving violation paid before the compliance date; state criminal citations use a different office. |
| Berry Hill Retrieved 2026-09-30 | 15 mph | $93.75 | Radar speeding: $2 per mph over plus $50 court cost and $13.75 pre-court bond-forfeiture fee. Non-radar fine differs. |
Compare the neighboring speed bands.
Your record is a separate cost.
Ordinary non-commercial speeding adds 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 points by the published speed band. Construction-zone and commercial-vehicle schedules differ; the work-zone result uses the non-commercial construction schedule. Knoxville also publishes a special DOS reporting exception for non-construction interstate citations below 75 mph. That named court's rule is not treated as statewide proof for the Goodlettsville citation model; confirm the reporting code with the handling court.
For adults, 12 points in any 12-month period triggers a proposed-suspension notice and a hearing opportunity. Under-18 drivers enter review at 6 points. A current point total alone does not establish dated accumulation.
Tennessee’s driver-improvement review uses any 12-month accumulation period. That period is not a promise that the conviction is deleted from your driving record.
Read the official points rulesInsurance deserves its own line.
The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 27% average increase for one speeding ticket in Tennessee. Your insurer, coverage and driving history can produce a different result. Read the study and its sample.
The NAIC 2023 combined average premium for Tennessee is $1,211.72 per year. This historical measure combines liability, collision and comprehensive averages.
At $1,211.72 per year and 27%, the illustration adds $327.16 per year, about $27.26 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.
Nashville’s civil-citation notice warns that failure to act within 45 days can lead to collection, garnishment, a contempt warrant and a failure-to-appear report to the Tennessee Department of Safety. These are local notice rules, not an estimate of added fees.
Official consequences and resolution instructionsThe questions
behind the ticket.
How much is 20 over in Tennessee?
The estimate shown is $128.50. The named Goodlettsville schedule applies to an ordinary payable speeding citation. Criminal charges, a judge’s disposition, other violations, late payment and optional card or course fees can change the bill. Nashville and Berry Hill publish different amounts.
Will my insurance go up?
A conviction can affect premiums, but your insurer uses its own rules. The 2026 ValuePenguin quote study reports a 27% average increase for one speeding ticket in Tennessee. 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?
Nashville lists a $90 traffic-school fee plus a $50 administrative court cost for each moving violation when its school option applies. Commercial license holders are not eligible for that option. 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?
For Goodlettsville, follow the court date and instructions on your citation; late fees are listed separately. Nashville’s civil-citation information sheet requires a form of action within 45 days. A date from another city does not replace your citation deadline. 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
- Statutory fine rangeRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Statutory fine range — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- PointsRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Points — supporting sourceRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Suspension rulesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Serious chargesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Traffic schoolRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Insurance studyRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Unpaid citation rulesRetrieved 2026-09-30
- Berry Hill published scheduleRetrieved 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.