Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Fine ($ Range): First offense — $25 to $300; subsequent offense — $50 to
$500. §61-8-715(1)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Note: The law is not certain but the licensing actions that
apply for a reckless driving offense conviction may also apply
to this offense.
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: N/A
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: N/A
Other: Double Fine: The fine appears to be double the usual amount
if the offense occurred in a “work zone.” §61-8-314(2) and
(5)(a)
Careless Driving: 12 Misdemeanor. §§61-8-302, 61-8-711(1) and 61-8-716
Sanction:
Criminal:
Imprisonment (Term): First or subsequent offense — none. §61-8-711(2). Note: A
violation of the careless driving statute that results in death or
serious bodily injury is subject to imprisonment not to exceed
6 months. §61-8-716(2)
Mandatory Minimum Term
of Imprisonment: None
Fine ($ Range): First offense — $10 to $100; second offense (within 1 year)
— $25 to $200; subsequent offense (within 1 year) — $50 to
$500. §61-8-711(2). Note: A violation of the careless
driving statute that results in a death or serious bodily injury is
subject to a fine of ≤$15,000. . §61-8-716(2)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension or Revocation — See Driver Rehabilitation and
Habitual Offender point systems respectively.
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action:
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action:
Other: Double Fines: The fine appears to be double the usual
amount if the offense occurred in a “work zone.” §61-8-
314(2) and (5)(a)
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