25 Over Speeding Ticket Missouri: What the Law Says

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

A 25 over speeding ticket Missouri drivers get under state law is a class B misdemeanor, because RSMo 304.010 moves speeding up to class B at 20 mph or more over the limit. That raises the legal ceiling to $1,000 and 6 months in jail, but the points do not change: 3 under state law or 2 under a city or county ordinance. Your court sets the actual fine, and court costs are added.

Key Facts

Crime level: class B misdemeanor at 20 mph or more over. See the crime level.
Legal ceiling: up to $1,000 and up to 6 months. See why 20 over matters.
Points: 3 (state law) or 2 (ordinance), the same at any speed. See points.
Not minor: more than 19 mph over is never a “minor traffic violation.” See what that changes.
The DIP: it can apply to speeding if the court orders it. See the DIP.

25 Over Speeding Ticket Missouri: The Crime Level

Missouri’s speed law is RSMo 304.010. It sets the limits and the penalty.

The penalty line reads: “Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a class C misdemeanor, unless such person was exceeding the posted speed limit by twenty miles per hour or more then it is a class B misdemeanor.”

So the math is simple. At 25 mph over, you are past the 20 mph line. A state-law charge at that speed is a class B misdemeanor.

A city or county ticket cites a local ordinance instead. The ticket shows which kind of charge you have.

Why 20 MPH Over Is the Line That Matters

The class sets the most a court can impose. Fine limits come from RSMo 558.002, and jail limits from RSMo 558.011.

Speed over the posted limit	Class under RSMo 304.010	Fine ceiling	Jail ceiling
Under 20 mph over	Class C misdemeanor	$750	15 days
20 mph or more over	Class B misdemeanor	$1,000	6 months

These are legal maximums, not set prices. A 25 over ticket sits in the second row.

Points Do Not Rise With Speed

Speeding points are flat in Missouri. RSMo 302.302 gives 3 points under state law and 2 under a county or city ordinance.

DOR Form 899 (Revised 08-2026) matches. It lists “Speeding (More than 5 MPH over the posted limit)” at 3, 2 and 2. It lists “Excessive Speeding” at the same 3, 2 and 2.

There is one way the total can grow. Under RSMo 302.302, a court can certify 2 more points if the violation caused injury or property damage.

What About 26 Over?

The same rules apply at 26 mph over. RSMo 304.010 draws only one speed line, at 20 mph over.

We found no 26 mph threshold in the statute or on Form 899. A ticket at 26, 30 or 35 mph over is still class B under state law. The points still depend on whether the charge is state law or ordinance.

Not a Minor Traffic Violation

RSMo 479.350 defines a “minor traffic violation.” The definition excludes “a violation for exceeding the speed limit by more than nineteen miles per hour.”

That exclusion holds even for a city ticket. It has two effects:

No $225 cap. RSMo 479.353 caps fine plus court costs at $225 only for minor traffic violations.
The failure-to-appear rule applies. RSMo 302.341 excludes minor traffic violations. A ticket at more than 19 over is not excluded.

Under RSMo 302.341, a missed court date or unpaid fine on a moving violation leads to a mailed notice. If the case is not disposed of and paid within 30 days, the DOR suspends the license. Our guide to failing to appear in court explains the steps.

Path of a 25 over speeding ticket in Missouri from the citation to the class, the court, points and the DIP

What Sets the Fine on Your Ticket

No official source we checked lists a set fine for 25 over. Your ticket or the court lists your amount.

The courts’ uniform fine schedule Q&A explains how the total is built. “Court costs will be added in addition to the uniform fine assessed.” If you appear in court instead, “the judge is free to assess any fine within the statutory limits.”

For a class B speeding charge, that limit is $1,000 under RSMo 558.002. For more on cost factors, see our guide to speeding ticket fines.

Work Zones and Highway Workers

Speed in a work zone adds a separate fine. RSMo 304.582 sets two add-ons, and only one of them applies:

$35 for a moving violation in a construction or work zone, or $75 for a second or later one.
$250 instead for speeding or passing when a highway worker was there and the required signs were posted, or $300 for a second or later one.

These are “in addition to any other fine,” but a driver given the $250 or $300 is not also given the $35 or $75. Neither add-on raises court costs or points.

The Higher Interstate Limit

Missouri raised its rural interstate limit in 2026. Since August 28, 2026, RSMo 304.010 sets 75 mph on “rural interstates and freeways.” The old figure was 70 mph.

The 20 mph line is counted from the posted limit. So on a road posted at 75, a class B charge starts at 95 mph. On a road posted at 45, it starts at 65 mph.

How Speeding Points Add Up

A single 3-point ticket stays below the suspension level. Repeat tickets can reach it. RSMo 302.304 sets these levels:

4 points in 12 months: the DOR mails a point accumulation advisory letter.
8 points in 18 months: the DOR suspends the license.
12 points in 12 months: the DOR revokes the license.

Here is the math. Three 3-point state speeding convictions in 18 months reach 9 points, which passes the suspension level.

Points count from each conviction date. Our guide on speeding ticket points covers point values in more depth.

When the Ticket Is a City or County Charge

Not every 25 over ticket is written under state law. Some cite a city or county ordinance and go to a local court.

Three things are worth knowing about a local charge:

Points are lower. RSMo 302.302 sets 2 points for speeding under an ordinance.
The class line is a state rule. The class B level comes from RSMo 304.010, which covers state-law charges. Ask the local court what its ordinance sets.
It is still not minor. RSMo 479.350 excludes more than 19 mph over, even for a city or county ticket.

Read the code number on your ticket. The court printed on it can tell you which law you are charged under.

How Long the Ticket Affects Your Record

Points and the ticket entry follow two different clocks.

Points fade with clean time under RSMo 302.306. With no new moving-violation conviction, they drop by one-third after 1 year, by one-half after 2 years and to zero after 3 years.

The ticket itself is a separate entry. The DOR Tickets and Points FAQ says a ticket conviction may be removed three years after the conviction. Some convictions must stay permanently.

Insurance After a High-Speed Ticket

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) says: “Nothing affects your auto insurance rates more than your driving record.” Its tips page adds that each moving violation means “you risk having your premium raised or your policy cancelled.”

No Missouri rule we found sets how much a rate goes up. Ask your insurer how it treats a speeding conviction.

The DIP and a 25 Over Ticket

The Driver Improvement Program (DIP) under RSMo 302.302.5 covers speeding. The statute does not set a speed cutoff for it.

It counts only when the court handling the ticket orders it and verifies it is done. Then the DOR accepts it “in lieu of the assessment of points” for that one ticket. The class B conviction stays on the record, and the fine does not change.

Key limits apply:

Finish within 60 days of the conviction date.
Once in any 36-month period.
Not for anyone who has or must have a CDL, in any vehicle.
Online or in person, meeting the National Safety Council eight-hour standard.

Our guide to your speeding ticket options explains how paying, contesting and the DIP differ.

Card showing what a 25 over ticket in Missouri changes and leaves the same: points, the local cap, missed court, work zones and the DIP

What We Found on the Official Pages

On the Missouri statute and DOR pages we checked on October 27, 2026, three details stood out.

RSMo 304.010 shows an effective date of August 28, 2026. It raised the rural interstate limit to 75 mph. The class C and class B penalty line did not change.
Form 899 (Revised 08-2026) lists “Excessive Speeding” at 3, 2 and 2 points, the same as regular speeding.
No mph tiers for points appear in RSMo 302.302 or on Form 899.

Common Mistakes

Each item is checked against a Missouri statute or DOR form:

Expecting more points for more speed. Speeding is 3 or 2 points at any speed.
Treating 25 over as a class C case. Under state law, 20 mph or more over is class B.
Counting on the $225 cap. It never applies to more than 19 mph over.
Thinking payment avoids a conviction. Under Supreme Court Rule 38.10, full payment before court is a guilty plea.
Expecting the DIP to lower the fine. It only keeps points off one ticket, when the court orders it.

How Requirements Can Vary

Missouri’s point values, suspension levels and Driver Improvement Program rules come from Missouri law (RSMo 302.302 and 302.304) and apply statewide. Whether a court orders the DIP for your ticket, and how your case is handled, is up to the court on your ticket. Fines and court costs depend on the court and the charge.

Laws, forms and court practice can change. Check your ticket, any court order, the Missouri DOR website and the Missouri Revised Statutes before you enroll or pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 25 over a misdemeanor in Missouri?

Yes. Under RSMo 304.010, speeding is a class C misdemeanor, and class B at 20 mph or more over. A state-law ticket at 25 over is class B.

How many points is 25 over in Missouri?

3 points under state law, or 2 under a city or county ordinance. The DOR does not add points for higher speeds. A court may certify 2 more for injury or damage.

Can I go to jail for going 25 over?

The law allows it. A class B misdemeanor carries up to 6 months under RSMo 558.011. That is a ceiling, and the court decides the sentence.

Is 26 over treated differently from 25 over?

No. The statute draws its line at 20 mph over. A ticket at 26 over is in the same class B range.

Does the $225 cap apply to a city ticket for 25 over?

No. RSMo 479.350 excludes speeding more than 19 mph over from the “minor traffic violation” label. The $225 cap covers only minor traffic violations.

Can the DIP be used for a 25 over ticket?

It can, if the court on the ticket orders it and you qualify. It keeps points off that ticket, but the conviction and fine stay.

Will a 25 over ticket stay on my driving record?

Yes, for a time. The DOR says a ticket conviction may be removed three years after the conviction, and some must stay permanently. The points fade on their own clean-time schedule.

Does a work zone add to the fine?

Yes. Under RSMo 304.582, the court adds $35 ($75 for a repeat).

With a highway worker there and the required signs posted, speeding adds $250 instead ($300 for a repeat). Neither raises points.

Conclusion

A 25 over ticket under Missouri state law is a class B misdemeanor, with ceilings of $1,000 and 6 months, while the points stay at 3 or 2. The court on your ticket sets the fine and decides any DIP order.

Ask that court or a Missouri attorney about your own case. If you qualify and your court has ordered the DIP, take the Missouri Driver Improvement Program online.

Sources

Billy Forte is the owner of Driving Logic, a driver improvement course provider serving Missouri and other U.S. states.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Driver Improvement Program rules, point values, fines and penalties depend on your ticket, court and case facts, and they can change. Use official Missouri DOR, Missouri Revised Statutes and court sources, and consult a qualified Missouri attorney for advice about your own case.