Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
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Other Criminal Actions Related to <strong>Speed</strong>ing:<br />
(continued)<br />
Mandatory Term <strong>of</strong> License<br />
Withdrawal Action: Suspension via point system — none. The <strong>of</strong>fender may be<br />
placed on probation with conditions in lieu <strong>of</strong> suspension.<br />
§4507.021(N)<br />
Other: I. If the appropriate signs are posted in a construction<br />
zone that indicate that increased sanctions are in effect and the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fense occurs during hours <strong>of</strong> actual work w/in the zone, the<br />
fines for an <strong>of</strong>fense committed in such zone are double the<br />
usual amount. §§4511.99(D)(3) and 4511.98<br />
II. Remedial Driving Instruction. §4507.022. Note: This<br />
course must be completed before driving privileges can be<br />
restored.<br />
Reasonable Control 383 : minor misdemeanor. §§4511.202 and 4511.99(I)<br />
Sanctions:<br />
Criminal Sanction:<br />
Imprisonment (Term): None<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term:<br />
Fine ($ Range): Not more than $100. §2929.21(D)<br />
Mandatory Minimum Fine:<br />
Administrative Licensing Action:<br />
Licensing Authorized and<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Action: Suspension via a point system. §4507.021(G), (K) and (L)<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Term <strong>of</strong><br />
Licensing Withdrawal: Suspension via point system — 6 months §4507.021(K)<br />
Mandatory Action — -Minimum<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> License<br />
Withdrawal: Suspension via point system — none. The <strong>of</strong>fender may be<br />
placed on probation with conditions in lieu <strong>of</strong> suspension.<br />
§4507.021(N)<br />
Other: Remedial Driving Instruction. §4507.022. Note: This course<br />
must be completed before driving privileges can be restored.<br />
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators: 384<br />
Grounds for Disqualification: A person is disqualified from operating a CMV if while<br />
driving such a vehicle he/she either (1) commits 2 "serious<br />
traffic violations" 385 within a 3-year period or (2) commits<br />
3 such violations within a 3-year period. §4506.16(B)(5) and<br />
(6)<br />
382<br />
"No person shall operate a motor vehicle.... without being in reasonable control <strong>of</strong> the vehicle...." §4511.202<br />
383<br />
A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.<br />
A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross<br />
vehicle weight <strong>of</strong> ≥26,001 lbs., is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which<br />
requires that the vehicle be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation regulations. §4506.01(E)<br />
384<br />
A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §4506.01(W)(1)<br />
and (2) and 49 CFR §383.5<br />
205<br />
SPEED 2005
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