Definition

Noun A notice issued by a law enforcement officer to the driver of a motor vehicle, formally charging them with exceeding the legal speed limit. It typically imposes a fine and may result in other penalties, such as points on the driver's license.

Usage

A "speeding ticket" is the physical or digital document received for the traffic violation. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• He received a speeding ticket for going 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.
• Paying the speeding ticket online is usually the most convenient option.
• Getting a speeding ticket can increase your car insurance premiums.

Advanced Usage

• "To get/pull someone over for a speeding ticket": This describes the police officer's action of stopping a vehicle to issue the ticket.
  • The state trooper pulled her over and gave her a speeding ticket.
• "To fight/contest a speeding ticket": This means to formally challenge the ticket in court.
  • He hired a lawyer to help him fight the speeding ticket.

Variants and Related Words

• Ticket (noun): The general term for a notice of a legal violation, especially for traffic or parking offenses. A "speeding ticket" is a specific type of ticket.
• Citation (noun): A more formal synonym for "ticket," often used in official or legal contexts.
  • The officer wrote her a citation for speeding.

Synonyms

• Citation
• Traffic ticket (a broader category that includes speeding tickets)
• Summons (in a formal legal context)

Related Phrases

• Speed limit: The maximum legal speed for a road.
• Fine: The monetary penalty associated with a speeding ticket.
• Points/Demerit points: Penalty points added to a driver's record upon conviction for a violation like speeding.

Noun

1. a ticket issued for driving above the speed limit