Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte
If you searched how many points is a speeding ticket in missouri, the answer is 3 points when you are convicted under state law and 2 points under a city or county ordinance. The value is the same at any speed, and a court can add 2 more points if the violation caused injury or property damage. The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) adds the points only after a conviction.
Key Facts
- Point value: 3 under state law, 2 under a city or county ordinance. See the speeding values.
- No speed tiers: Form 899 lists the same values for “Speeding” and “Excessive Speeding.” See no speed tiers.
- Add-on: a court can certify 2 more points for injury or damage. See the add-on.
- Action levels: 8 points in 18 months brings a suspension, and 12 in 12 months a revocation. See how tickets add up.
- The DIP: a court order can keep one ticket’s points off, once in 36 months. See the DIP and speeding.
How Many Points Is a Speeding Ticket in Missouri?
The value comes from RSMo 302.302. The statute lists speeding “in violation of a state law” at 3 points. It lists speeding “in violation of a county or municipal ordinance” at 2 points.
The DOR’s Form 899, “Revised 08-2026,” shows the same values. It lists “Speeding (More than 5 MPH over the posted limit) 3 2 2.”
Points go on only after a conviction or a forfeited bond. Under Supreme Court Rule 38.10, paying a ticket in full before the court date counts as a guilty plea, and a conviction brings points unless the court orders the DIP.
State Law or City Ordinance
The law you are convicted under sets the value. Who wrote the ticket does not.
A speeding act can be charged under state law or under a local ordinance. The statute says points “may be assessed for either violation but not for both.” So one act never adds points for both a state and a local charge.
The court handling your ticket can tell you which law applies to your case. Our Missouri points chart shows how other violations compare.
No Speed Tiers
Missouri does not add points for higher speed. Form 899 lists “Excessive Speeding” at the same 3 2 2 values as plain speeding.
Speed can change other parts of the case. Under RSMo 304.010, speeding is a class C misdemeanor. At 20 mph or more over the limit, it becomes a class B misdemeanor.
That class shift changes the legal maximum fine. Under RSMo 558.002, the maximum is $750 for class C and $1,000 for class B.
The points stay at 3 or 2. Our guide to 25-over speeding tickets covers the class B rule.
When a Speeding Ticket Adds More
One rule can raise a speeding conviction above 3 points. RSMo 302.302.3 says, “An additional two points shall be assessed when personal injury or property damage results.”
The court must find the extra points “warranted” and certify them. So a 3-point state speeding conviction can reach 5 points, and a 2-point ordinance conviction can reach 4.
Work zones are different. Under RSMo 304.582, the court adds $35 to the fine for a moving violation in a construction or work zone ($75 for a second or later one). For speeding or passing with a highway worker there and the required signs posted, the add-on is $250 instead ($300 for a second or later one).
The statute says they “shall not be construed to enhance” court costs or “the assessment of points under section 302.302.”
How Speeding Tickets Add Up
Points count from the conviction date under RSMo 302.304. The DOR then checks your total against three levels.
| Speeding convictions | Points | Inside this window | DOR action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two under state law | 6 | 12 months | Advisory letter (4 or more) |
| Two under an ordinance | 4 | 12 months | Advisory letter (4 or more) |
| Three under state law | 9 | 18 months | Suspension (8 or more) |
| Four under state law | 12 | 12 months | Revocation (12 or more) |
The table assumes no other points and no add-on. Mixed tickets add the same way, so two state convictions and one ordinance conviction reach 8 points.
A suspension at 8 points ends after 30, 60 or 90 days for a first, second, or third or later suspension, if proof of insurance is filed. A revocation lasts 1 year with proof of insurance, or 2 years without it.
After a point suspension or revocation ends, the DOR lowers your total to 4 points. New speeding points then add to that total.
Our pillar guide to Missouri driver license points explains each level.
The 4-Point Letter After Speeding Tickets
The first DOR action comes well before a suspension. RSMo 302.304 says the DOR must notify you by ordinary mail when your record shows “four or more points” in a twelve-month period. The DOR calls this a point accumulation advisory letter.
Two speeding convictions can be enough. Two under state law make 6 points, and two under an ordinance make exactly 4. The letter is a notice, not a penalty, but it shows how close the 8-point level is.
How Long Speeding Points Last
Speeding points shrink on the same schedule as any other points. A year without a moving-violation conviction takes off one-third, a second such year takes off half of what is left, and a third clears the rest.
The speeding conviction itself can stay on the record longer. The DOR FAQ says a ticket conviction may be removed three years after the conviction. Our guide on how long points stay covers the schedule.
The DIP and Speeding Points
Speeding is one of the violations the Driver Improvement Program (DIP) can cover. Under RSMo 302.302.5, the DOR accepts the DIP “in lieu of the assessment of points” for that one ticket.
The DIP has firm limits:
- Court order: the court handling your ticket must order it and verify it.
- Deadline: you must finish within 60 days of the conviction date.
- Frequency: it counts no more than once in any 36-month period.
- Course standard: taken online or in person, it must meet or exceed the eight-hour standard set by the National Safety Council.
- Reporting: within 15 days after you finish, the court sends the DOR a completion record.
The conviction still stays on your record. The DIP does not lower the fine or remove points from earlier tickets.
Under RSMo 476.385, paying the fine and costs through the centralized violations bureau also counts as consent to any DIP the court orders.
Two groups cannot use it for a speeding ticket. Anyone who has or must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is barred, in any vehicle.
A rider with a motorcycle ticket takes an approved motorcycle-rider training course rather than the DIP. For approved programs, the DOR FAQ points to the Missouri Safety Center for a list of programs.
City Speeding Tickets and Minor Violations
Some city and county speeding tickets are “minor traffic violations” under RSMo 479.350. The definition covers an ordinance violation with no accident, injury or commercial vehicle.
It also must not be more than 19 mph over the limit, or in a construction or school zone. For those cases, RSMo 479.353 caps the fine plus court costs at $225. The 2-point ordinance value still applies after a conviction.
Checking Your Speeding Points
You can ask the DOR for your total at any time. The DOR FAQ says to call 573-526-2407 to find out how many points you have, or to email [email protected].
A driver record from the DOR Driving Records page costs $2.82. Ordering at a license office adds a $2 processing fee. For every way to reach the DOR, read our guide on how to check points.
Speeding Points and Insurance
Points are a DOR matter, but your insurer looks at the record too. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) tips page says, “Nothing affects your auto insurance rates more than your driving record.”
DCI also says a moving violation can lead to a higher premium or a cancelled policy. It does not set any amount. Ask your own insurer how it treats a speeding conviction.
Speeding Tickets From Other States
A speeding ticket outside Missouri can still add points. The DOR Tickets and Points FAQ says out-of-state and federal-property convictions are posted to your Missouri driver record. It adds, “The point value is determined by the violation conviction code.”
What We Found on the Official Pages
On the DOR and statute pages we checked on October 27, 2026, the speeding values matched. RSMo 302.302 and Form 899 both give 3 points under state law and 2 under an ordinance.
Form 899 has no mph tiers. Its “Excessive Speeding” line carries the same values as plain speeding.
RSMo 304.010 also changed on Aug. 28, 2026. The rural interstate and freeway limit rose to 75 mph. The class C and class B rules did not change.
Common Mistakes
Each mistake below is checked against a statute or DOR page:
- Expecting more points for more speed. The value is 3 or 2 at any speed.
- Linking points to the officer. The law you are convicted under sets the value.
- Thinking a work-zone fine adds points. RSMo 304.582 says it does not.
- Paying without knowing it is a plea. Full payment before the court date is a guilty plea.
- Expecting the DIP to clear older tickets. It covers one new ticket, once in 36 months.
- Assuming a CDL holder can use the DIP in a personal car. The bar applies in any vehicle.
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 a speeding ticket 2 or 3 points in Missouri?
It depends on the law you are convicted under. A conviction under state law is 3 points, and a conviction under a city or county ordinance is 2.
Does going faster add more points?
No. Form 899 has no speed tiers, and “Excessive Speeding” carries the same values. At 20 mph or more over, the offense class rises, but the points do not.
How many speeding tickets until a suspension?
Three state-law convictions in 18 months reach 9 points, which passes the 8-point suspension level. Four ordinance convictions in 18 months reach exactly 8.
Does a work-zone speeding ticket add points?
It adds the normal speeding points only. RSMo 304.582 adds $35, or $250 instead with a worker there and signs posted. It says those fines do not raise points.
Can the DIP keep a speeding ticket off my points?
Yes, if the court handling your ticket orders it and verifies it. You must finish within 60 days of the conviction date, and it counts once in 36 months. The conviction stays on your record.
Can a CDL holder use the DIP for a speeding ticket?
No. RSMo 302.302.5 bars the DIP for anyone who has or must have a CDL. That covers speeding tickets in a personal car too.
Do city speeding tickets count toward a suspension?
Yes. A 2-point ordinance conviction counts toward the same 4, 8 and 12-point levels as a state conviction. Four of them in 18 months reach the 8-point suspension level.
How long do speeding points stay on my record?
They shrink over three clean years: one-third comes off after the first, half the remainder after the second and the rest after the third. The ticket itself follows separate DOR removal rules.
Conclusion
A Missouri speeding conviction is 3 points under state law or 2 under an ordinance, at any speed. Those points count toward the 8-point suspension and 12-point revocation levels. When the court handling your speeding ticket orders the DIP, the 60-day finish window starts on the conviction date. Take the Missouri Driver Improvement Program online after the court enters that order.
Related Articles
- Missouri Driver License Points System Explained
- Missouri Points Chart: How Many Points for Each Traffic Violation
- Missouri Speeding Ticket: Costs, Points, and What to Know
- 25 Over Speeding Ticket Missouri: What the Law Says
Sources
- Missouri Revised Statutes 302.302 — Point system
- Missouri DOR — Form 899, Violation Descriptions and Points Assessed (PDF)
- Missouri Revised Statutes 302.304 — Points, suspension and revocation
- Missouri Revised Statutes 304.010 — Speed limits
- Missouri Revised Statutes 304.582 — Work zone and construction zone fines
- Missouri Revised Statutes 479.350 — Minor traffic violation definitions
- Missouri Revised Statutes 558.002 — Fines for misdemeanors and felonies
- Missouri DOR — Tickets and Points FAQs
- Missouri Safety Center — Driver Improvement Program
- Missouri Supreme Court Rule 38.10 — Circuit Violations Bureau
- Missouri Revised Statutes 476.385 — Centralized violations bureau and schedule of fines
- Missouri DOR — Driving Records
- Missouri DCI — Tips on Lowering Premiums
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.