Cruise Control? Never Heard of It: Why North Dakotans Top the Speeding Ticket Charts

If you’re cruising around North Dakota, you might want to keep an eye on your speedometer. According to Insurify, North Dakota has officially zoomed into first place for the most speeding tickets in the nation. With a whopping 8.7% of drivers getting a ticket, North Dakotans are putting the pedal to the metal at more than twice the national average of 4.1%. Guess we really do feel the need… the need for speed (and tickets)!

Could Low Fines Be Fueling North Dakota’s Need for Speed?

So, what’s the reason for all this heavy-footed driving? Well, some say North Dakota’s impressively low speeding fines are a big factor. Here, fines can be as little as $15. For a lot of drivers, that’s more like a “slap on the wrist” than a real financial setback, making it easier to press the gas and worry about consequences later.

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North Dakota Leads the Pack, But Other States Are Speeding Up Too

According to the Insurify analysis, North Dakota isn’t alone in the fast lane. Other states with high speeding ticket rates include Wisconsin, Ohio, and Iowa, though none quite reach our record-breaking percentage. Maybe it’s the wide-open highways or our quest to beat the bitter cold home, but North Dakotans have a unique knack for getting caught in the act.

While a little thrill behind the wheel might seem harmless, remember that speeding can be risky business. So, let’s keep it safe and maybe ease up on the gas. After all, there’s no need to be in such a hurry—even if it’s just to stay warm!