We already know speeding is a bad idea for many reasons. This advice is so simple -- and some would say preachy -- that it gets ignored. But before you turn the page, consider this: as the calendar year comes to a close, many police departments step up highway patrols.
They're watching for fools who drive drunk. But they'll also target speeders with their radar guns. No one likes to see flashing lights or radar guns on the roadside, but the officers are justified in taking these actions. Speed kills, and some of the year's bloodiest accidents occur between Thanksgiving and the New Year.
The resulting citations will put a crimp in your travel budget. A simple speeding ticket usually starts at $100 (and is frequently much more), with amounts doubling in construction zones. Auto insurance rates can increase a few months later as your ticket makes its way into the public record.
Plan your trip efficiently at home, and you can afford to arrive a few minutes later.
