The laws and procedures regarding trafic tickets vary from state to state. Some key differences are: Not every state has a points system. And in the states that have a points system, the number of points allotted for each violation varies greatly. In Oklahoma, you can have three points added to your license for speeding in excess of 25 miles over the posted speed limit. In Vermont, you will get five points for going more than 20 but less than 30 miles over the speed limit. Some states don't have traditional traffic courts. For example, in Chicago, the Department of Law handles trafic tickets as long as the charge does not involve imprisonment. In St. Paul, Minn. a hearing officer can consider the trafic ticket if the driver make an appointment. Driving without insurance is not a violation in some states but in some states, it is a serious moving violation. If you get a traffic ticket, check the laws of that state to see what the penalties and procedures are.