Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation:
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Term of License Withdrawal
(Days, Months, Years, etc.): 15 days. 3 previous suspensions within 3 years — 120 days.
Mandatory Minimum Term of
Withdrawal: None. Suspension action is discretionary with the licensing
agency.
Miscellaneous Sanctions
Not Included Elsewhere: In addition to or in lieu of any other sanction for a traffic law
violation, a court may suspend an offender's license for not
more than 60 days. Title 29-A, §2418
Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding 204 :
Exceeding Speed Limit by 30 mph: Class E Crime. Title 29-A, §2074(3)
Sanctions:
Criminal Sanction:
Imprisonment (Term): Not more than 6 months in the county jail. Title 17-A,
§1252(2)(E)
Mandatory Minimum Term: None
Fine ($ Range): Not more than $1,000. Title 17-A, §1301(1-A)(E)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Action:
Licensing Authorized and
Type of Action: Suspension. Title 29-A, §2458(C) and CMR29-250-001(3)
Length of Term of
Licensing Withdrawal: 30 days. Title 29-A, §2458(C) and CMR29-250-001(3)
(Chapter 1, 29A-250)
Mandatory Action — Minimum
Length of License
Withdrawal: None
Other: I. An offender may be sentenced to perform community
service for the benefit of the State, a local government, a
school district or other public entity. Title 17-A, §1345
II. In addition to or in lieu of any other sanction for a
traffic law violation, a court may suspend an offender's license
for not more than 60 days. Title 29-A, §2418
III. Surcharges. Twelve percent and 2 percent surcharges
must be imposed on any fine for the respective purposes of
funding jail/criminal operations and the
Community Policing Institute. 4 MRSA §§1057 and 1057-A
204 Assault Related Revocations: If a person operates a motor vehicle in a manner which (1) causes bodily or serious
bodily injury to another individual, (2) creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another individual, or (3) places
another individual in fear of imminent bodily injury and the person is convicted of any criminal offense related to assault,
reckless conduct or threatening, his/her license is immediately and indefinitely revoked without a further hearing. The
person may be issued a license after the following periods: (1) 3 years after discharge from incarceration for a Class A, B or
C Crime; (2) 2 years after discharge from incarceration for a Class D Crime; or (3) 1 year after discharge from incarceration
for a Class E Crime. Title 29-A, §2463
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