Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Adjudication of Speed Law Violations: Civil/Criminal Adjudication of Violation: Speed violations are Civil Motor Vehicle infractions. Ch. 90C, §1 Other: Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation: Criminal Sanctions: Imprisonment: Term (Day, Month, Years, Etc.): None. Mandatory Minimum Term: Fine: Amount ($ Range): Basic Speed Rule, Speed Limit Violations — not less than $50. 221 If the offender was exceeding the speed limit by >10 mph, an additional fine of $10 per mph over the speed limit. Ch. 90, §20. The fine is doubled for exceeding the posted speed limit in a construction zone. Ch. 90, §17 Exceeding 4 mph While Operating Vehicles with Metallic Tires with a Load >4 Tons — not more than $100. Ch. 85, §32 SPEED 2005 Mandatory Min. Fine ($): None. Driving a Motorized Bicycle >25 mph — first offense — A fine of not less than $25. Second offense — A fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50. Subsequent offense — a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $100. Ch. 90, §1B Other Penalties: Traffic School: Other: A surcharge of $25 is assessed for the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. Ch. 90, §20 Licensing Action: IMPORTANT. Action is limited to certain speed law violations. 222 221 I. Heavy Vehicles. A person who violates the speed laws when operating any motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, semitrailer unit or tandem unit, operating under a permit issued under Ch. 85, §§30 and 31A, and which is over weight, is subject to the following fine sanctions: first offense — not more than $100; second offense within 12 months — $100 to $150; and, subsequent offense — $150 to $300. Ch. 90, §20. II. Exceeding the 65 mph Speed Limit on Interstate Highways. Although the law is not clear, it appears that the following sanctions (the general sanctions for a violation of the traffic laws) apply to this violation: first offense — $35; second offense within 12 months — $35 to $75; and a subsequent offense within 12 months — $75 to $150. Ch. 90, §20. 203 I. For a violation of either the Basic Speed Rule (Ch. 90, §17) or a Posted Speed Limit (Ch. 90, §18) — third or subsequent offense (within 12 months) — Revocation for at least 30 days. Ch. 90, §20. A 30-day revocation period appears to be mandatory. II. For persons
Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Term of License Withdrawal (Days, Months, Years, etc.): Mandatory Minimum Term of Withdrawal: Miscellaneous Sanctions Not Included Elsewhere: Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: Drag Racing: Civil Motor Vehicle infraction. Ch. 90, §17B and Ch. 90C, §1 Sanctions: Criminal Sanction: Imprisonment (Term): None. Mandatory Minimum Term: Fine ($ Range): First offense — $100 to $500. Subsequent offense — $200 to $1,000. Ch. 90 §17B Mandatory Minimum Fine: None. Administrative Licensing Action: Licensing Authorized and Type of Action: Suspension. Ch. 90, §§17B and 20 Length of Term of Licensing Withdrawal: First offense (all offenders) — not less than 30 days. Subsequent offense — not less than 60 days. Ch. 90 §17B For persons
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Type <strong>of</strong> Licensing Action<br />
(Susp/Rev):<br />
Term <strong>of</strong> License Withdrawal<br />
(Days, Months, Years, etc.):<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term <strong>of</strong><br />
Withdrawal:<br />
Miscellaneous Sanctions<br />
Not Included Elsewhere:<br />
Other Criminal Actions Related to <strong>Speed</strong>ing:<br />
Drag Racing: Civil Motor Vehicle infraction. Ch. 90, §17B and Ch. 90C, §1<br />
Sanctions:<br />
Criminal Sanction:<br />
Imprisonment (Term): None.<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term:<br />
Fine ($ Range): First <strong>of</strong>fense — $100 to $500. Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense — $200 to<br />
$1,000. Ch. 90 §17B<br />
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None.<br />
Administrative Licensing Action:<br />
Licensing Authorized and<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Action: Suspension. Ch. 90, §§17B and 20<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Term <strong>of</strong><br />
Licensing Withdrawal: First <strong>of</strong>fense (all <strong>of</strong>fenders) — not less than 30 days.<br />
Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense — not less than 60 days. Ch. 90 §17B<br />
For persons
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