Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation: (continued) IV. Suspension for driving >80 mph on a highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph. §20-16(a)(10a) Term of License Withdrawal (Days, Months, Years, etc.): I. Suspension via a point system — not more than 1 year. §20-19(c) II. Suspension for 2 offenses within 12 months of Speeding >55 but 75 mph on a highway with a posted speed limit of 80 mph on a highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph — not more than 1 year. §20- 19(c) Mandatory Minimum Term of Withdrawal: I. Suspension via a point system — none. §20-16(a)(5) and (c) Note: Suspension action by the licensing agency appears to be discretionary. II. Suspension for 2 offenses within 12 months of Speeding >55 but 75 mph on a highway with a posted speed limit of 80 mph on a highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph — none. §20-16(a)(10a) Note: Suspension action by the licensing agency appears to be discretionary. Miscellaneous Sanctions Not Included Elsewhere: Required Suspension for operating a motor vehicle (1) >15 mph over the speed limit and also driving >55 mph or (2) >80 mph-30 days. 287 20-16.1(a) Note: A longer license suspension is authorized if other provisions of law so provide. §20- 16.1(e) Eluding a Police Officer: A person attempting to elude a law enforcement officer commits a Class 1 misdemeanor if he/she drives either (1) >55 mph and >15 mph over the speed limit or (2) >80 mph. §20-141(j). The sanctions for this misdemeanor are an imprisonment term of 1 to 120 days and/or a fine (the amount is discretionary with the court). §15A-1340.23(b) and (c)(2) Commercial Motor Vehicle: A person who commits a violation in a commercial motor vehicle for which SPEED 2005 points are assessed may be further assessed double the amount of any fine or penalty authorized by law. §20-16.01 356 A first offender may receive restricted driving privileges for health, education or family welfare purposes. However, for subsequent offenders, the suspension appears to be mandatory. §20-16.1(b)(1) 190
Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: Racing on Highway: I. Class 1 misdemeanor-Prearranged Speed Competition on a Highway. §20-141.3(a) II. Class 2 misdemeanor-Willful Speed Competition (not prearranged). §20-141.3(b) Sanctions: Criminal Sanction: Imprisonment (Term): I. Prearranged Speed Competition on a Highway — 1 to 120 days. §15A-1340.23(c)(2) II. Willful Speed Competition (not prearranged) — 1 to 60 days. §15A-1340.23(c)(2) Mandatory Minimum Term: None Fine ($ Range): I. Prearranged Speed Competition on a Highway—The amount of the fine is discretionary with the court. §15A- 1340.23(b) II. Willful Speed Competition (not prearranged) — not more than $1,000. §15A-1340.23(b) Mandatory Minimum Fine: None Administrative Licensing Action: Licensing Authorized and Type of Action: I. Prearranged Speed Competition on a Highway— Revocation. §20-141.3(d) II. Willful Speed Competition (not prearranged)— Suspension. §20-141.3(e) Length of Term of Licensing Withdrawal: I. Prearranged Speed Competition on a Highway — 3 years. §20-141.3(d) II. Willful Speed Competition (not prearranged) — not more than 1 year. §20-141.3(e) Mandatory Action — Minimum Length of License Withdrawal: I. Prearranged Speed Competition on a Highway-18 months. 288 §20-141.3(d) II. Willful Speed Competition (not prearranged) — none. 289 §20-141.3(e) Other: I. Driver Improvement Clinic §20-16(e) II. Seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle used in a pre-arranged speed contest. §20-141.3(g) 357 A new license may be issued after 18 months if the licensing agency is satisfied that the offender "has been of good behavior." The agency may place such conditions on the new license that it feels are appropriate for the remaining period of the revocation. §20-141.3(d) 191 SPEED 2005
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Sanctions Following an Adjudication <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Speed</strong> Law Violation:<br />
(continued)<br />
IV. Suspension for driving >80 mph on a highway with a<br />
posted speed limit <strong>of</strong> 70 mph. §20-16(a)(10a)<br />
Term <strong>of</strong> License Withdrawal<br />
(Days, Months, Years, etc.): I. Suspension via a point system — not more than 1 year.<br />
§20-19(c)<br />
II. Suspension for 2 <strong>of</strong>fenses within 12 months <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>ing<br />
>55 but 75 mph on a highway with a<br />
posted speed limit <strong>of</strong> 80 mph on a highway with a<br />
posted speed limit <strong>of</strong> 70 mph — not more than 1 year. §20-<br />
19(c)<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term <strong>of</strong><br />
Withdrawal: I. Suspension via a point system — none. §20-16(a)(5) and<br />
(c) Note: Suspension action by the licensing agency appears<br />
to be discretionary.<br />
II. Suspension for 2 <strong>of</strong>fenses within 12 months <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>ing<br />
>55 but 75 mph on a highway with a<br />
posted speed limit <strong>of</strong> 80 mph on a highway with a<br />
posted speed limit <strong>of</strong> 70 mph — none. §20-16(a)(10a) Note:<br />
Suspension action by the licensing agency appears to be<br />
discretionary.<br />
Miscellaneous Sanctions<br />
Not Included Elsewhere: Required Suspension for operating a motor vehicle (1) >15<br />
mph over the speed limit and also driving >55 mph or (2) >80<br />
mph-30 days. 287 20-16.1(a) Note: A longer license suspension<br />
is authorized if other provisions <strong>of</strong> law so provide. §20-<br />
16.1(e)<br />
Eluding a Police Officer: A person attempting to elude a law<br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficer commits a Class 1 misdemeanor if he/she<br />
drives either (1) >55 mph and >15 mph over the speed limit or<br />
(2) >80 mph. §20-141(j). The sanctions for this misdemeanor<br />
are an imprisonment term <strong>of</strong> 1 to 120 days and/or a fine (the<br />
amount is discretionary with the court). §15A-1340.23(b) and<br />
(c)(2)<br />
Commercial Motor Vehicle: A person who commits a<br />
violation in a commercial motor vehicle for which<br />
SPEED 2005<br />
points are assessed may be further assessed double the<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> any fine or penalty authorized by law. §20-16.01<br />
356 A first <strong>of</strong>fender may receive restricted driving privileges for health, education or family welfare purposes. However, for<br />
subsequent <strong>of</strong>fenders, the suspension appears to be mandatory. §20-16.1(b)(1)<br />
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