The Colorado State Patrol announced the counties with the highest number of extreme speeders going 20 or more miles per hour over the speed limit.

El Paso County had the most by far, more than doubling the next county on the list.

In 2024 troopers issued 14,477 citations for extreme speeding.

Speeding 25 miles per hour over the speed limit is a criminal misdemeanor traffic offense that carries up to 90 days in jail, fines, court costs, community service requirements and points off the violator’s driving record, which can result in suspension of driving privileges.

The penalties are greater the higher the speed.

“In addition to the dangers they pose, many extreme speeders don’t consider the penalties if caught,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, in a press release. “Often drivers are also charged with careless or reckless driving in conjunction with the underlying speeding offense. Extreme speeding has heavy consequences.”

The top five counties for extreme speeding tickets in 2024 are:

• El Paso County (2,170)

• Douglas County (863)

• Jefferson County (841)

• Fremont County (730)

• Mesa County (685)