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Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: (continued) Administrative Licensing Actions: Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension. §257.319(2)(c). Also, suspension via the point system. §§257.320(1)(d) and 257.320a(1) Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: I. 1 year. §257.319(2)(c) II. Suspension via the point system — not more than 1 year §257.320(4) Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: I. 1 year. §257.319(2)(c) II. Suspension via the point system — none Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 238 : Grounds for Suspension: A person's CDL is suspended if, while driving a CMV, he/she (1) commits two serious traffic violations 239 within a 36month period or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 36month period. §257.319b(1)(a) and (b) Period of Suspension: Two serious violations (within 36 months) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 36 months) — 120 days. §257.319b(1)(a) and (b) Period of Mandatory Suspension: Two serious violations (within 36 months) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 36 months) — 120 days. §257.319b(1)(a) and (b) 238 A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross vehicle weight of ≥10,001 lbs., is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which requires that the vehicle be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. §480.11a(2)(c) 239 A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or careless driving. §257.319b(4)(b) SPEED 2005 128
JURISDICTION: MINNESOTA General Reference: Minnesota Statutes Annotated Basis for a Speed Law Violation: Basic Speed Rule: I. No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions. §169.14, subds. 1 and 3 II. Driving with Due Care: “Every driver is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards then existing on the highway and must use due care in operating a motor vehicle.” §169.14, subd. 1 Statutory Speed Limit: A speed in excess of the following limits is prima facie evidence that such a speed is not reasonable and prudent. §169.14, subd. 2 See Other below. 1) 70 mph on interstate highways outside urban area limits. . §169.14, subd. 2(a)(4) 2) 65 mph on non-interstate freeways and highways and Interstates w/in urban area limits. §169.14, subd. 2(a)(2) and (5) 3) 55 mph on highways in all other locations. §169.14, subd. 2(a)(3) 4) 30 mph in an urban district or town road in a rural residential district. 240 §169.14, subd. 2(a)(1) 5) 25 mph on residential roadways. 241 §169.14, subd. 2(a)(7) 6) 10 mph in alleys. §169.14, subd. 2(a)(6) 7) 10 to 30 mph in manufactured home parks. 242 §327.27, subds. 2 and 2a 8) 10 mph in recreational camping areas. §327.27, subd. 2 Posted (Maximum) Speed Limit: I. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the State Commissioner of Transportation may increase or decrease the above speed limits. Any speed in excess of these posted limits is prima facie evidence that the speed was not reasonable or prudent. §169.14, subds. 4 240 A “rural residential district’ means “the territory contiguous to and including any town road within a subdivision or plat of land that is built up with dwelling houses at intervals of less than 300 feet for a distance of one-quarter mile or more.” §169.14, subd 2(c) 241 If such a speed limit is adopted by the authority having jurisdiction over such roadway. §169.14, subd. 2(a)(7) and (b) 242 The speed limit in a manufactured home park is 10 mph. §327.27, subd. 2 However, via local ordinance, this limit may be increased to not >30 mph. §327.27, subd. 2a 129 SPEED 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....
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PURPOSE This summary reports ONLY t
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JURISDICTION: ALABAMA General Refer
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Sanctions Following an Adjudication
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Mandatory Min. Fine ($): Speeding i
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Reckless Driving: Class B misdemean
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