Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation:
Criminal Sanctions:
Imprisonment:
Term (Day, Month, Years,
Etc.): N/A §28.40.050(d)
Mandatory Minimum Term:
Fine:
Amount ($ Range): Not more than $300 §28.40.050(c)
Mandatory Min. Fine ($): None
Other Penalties:
Traffic School: A person may be required to participate in a driver
improvement course if he/she accumulates 6 or more points
within 12 months or 9 or more points within 24 months.
§28.15.253
Other: A driver who has accumulated sufficient points to be
considered a problem driver may be required to appear for a
driver improvement interview. 13 AAC 08.240(a)
Licensing Action:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Licensing action is via a point system. 10
Term of License Withdrawal
(Days, Months, Years, etc.):
Mandatory Minimum Term of
Withdrawal:
Miscellaneous Sanctions
Not Included Elsewhere: N/A
Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding:
Racing on Highway: 13 AAC 02.330 via §28.05.011
Sanctions:
Criminal Sanction: This offense is an infraction and is not considered to be a
criminal offense. §28.40.050(c)
Imprisonment (Term): N/A §28.40.050(d)
Mandatory Minimum Term:
Fine ($ Range): Not more than $300 §28.40.050(c)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
10 Point System: I. A person's license is suspended for 1 month if he/she (1) accumulates 12 or more points within a 12month
period or (2) accumulates 18 or more points within a 24-month period. The suspension period is 3 months if person
accumulates the required points a second time within a subsequent 24-month period. If the person has had two prior point
related suspensions within 24 months and subsequently accumulates the required points within the proscribed period of
time, driving privileges are revoked for 1 year. §§28.15.221 and 13 AAC 08.230. II. The following points are assessed for
speeding violations: (1) in a school zone or playground crosswalk — 6 points; (2) 3 to 9 mph over the speed limit-2 points;
(3) 10 to 19 mph over the speed limit — 4 points; and, (4) 20 or more mph over the speed limit — 6 points. 13 AAC
08.210(11). III. Ten (10) points are assessed either for reckless driving or for speed contest-racing (racing on the
highways). 13 AAC 08.210(3) and (4). IV. Six (6) points are assessed for negligent driving. 13 AAC 08.230(7). V. Four
(4) points are assessed for careless driving (a municipal code offense). 13 AAC 08.210(13). 13 AAC 08.210(21)
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