BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — If you're thinking about speeding, think again, as speeding ticket fees have now increased.

On August 1st, new speeding ticket fees were implemented after the increase in speed limits.

All speed zones have a $20 base fee, but depending on the zone you are in, there could be a different fee.

In a 55 mile-per-hour to 65 mph zone, it will cost $3 for every mile you are over the speed limit. In a 70 mph zone or higher, it will cost $5 for every mile you're driving over the speed limit.

If you go 16 miles over the speed limit or more, it's an additional $20 fee.

This is one of the biggest changes that was implemented, along with the fee for speeding in a construction zone, which increased from $80 to $150.

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