Do people really go to jail for speeding?

Yep. There are two circumstances in which speeding exclusively can result in jail time. The first being if you are going enough over to be considered reckless driving. This various by state. read more

A ticket is given in lieu of arrest. It's almost like a misdemeanor summons where you are released on the scene and you promise to return to the scheduled court date. read more

Yes you can go to jail for speeding. Probably stay overnight until traffic court opens. Spend half the day waiting your turn, pay the fine, and go. But it's all not that simple. Walk into a traffic court with an attitude like, "ok, I'm guilty, I was speeding, how much. That attitude and the wrong judge and you'll spend a week in the local lock-up. read more