How Do Speeding Cameras Work in Alabama?
Alabama uses speeding and red-light cameras to help police officers monitor traffic violations. The cameras are intended to reduce the number of speeding violations across the state. Generally, these traffic cameras will only be triggered if a driver passes by the camera while going over the posted speed limit. However, it is not uncommon for traffic cameras to be triggered by other factors.
To send you a ticket, the camera will take a photo of your license plate or a video of the scene seconds before and after you pass the speeding camera. Police officers and law enforcement officials can send traffic tickets to drivers, even if they did not formally stop for a speeding violation.
The Cost Of a Speeding Ticket
When you receive a ticket for speeding in Alabama, the ticket’s cost will go beyond the fine associated with the traffic violation.
Generally, including administrative fees, you could be expected to pay up to $110 for a speeding ticket. However, other factors, like how much faster than the limit you were driving or the number of tickets on your record, could impact the amount you are fined for speeding.
In addition to the speeding ticket, the violation will go on your driving record if you plead guilty. Alabama uses a driver’s license points system to keep track of offenders and set insurance rates.
Having more points on your driver’s license might increase your auto insurance premiums and could put you at risk for license suspension or revocation.
You could also face criminal charges if you were involved in a hit-and-run accident, a crash with another vehicle, or you caused someone severe bodily injury or death because you were driving over the speed limit.
