Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Basis for a Speed Law Violation: (continued) Other: I. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the State or a local government may establish maximum safe speed limits for bridges and elevated structures under their jurisdictions. Title 75, §3365(a) II. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the State or a local government may establish a maximum safe speed for certain heavy vehicles when traveling upon certain hazardous grades. Title 75, §3365(c) Adjudication of Speed Law Violations: Civil/Criminal Adjudication of Violation: All speed law violations are Summary offenses. Title 75, §§3362(c), 3365(d) and 6502(a) Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation: Criminal Sanctions: Imprisonment: Term (Day, Month, Years, Etc.): None Mandatory Minimum Term: Fine: Amount ($ Range): Except for the Offenses Indicted — $25 412 Title 75, §6502(a) Exceeding the Maximum or Posted Maximum Speed Limit-I. $42.50 for exceeding 65 mph. 413 II. $35 for other speeding violations. Title 75, §3362(c)(i) and (ii) Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit for Bridges, School Zones and Hazardous Grades — $35. Title 75, §3365(d) Mandatory Min. Fine ($): None Other Penalties: Traffic School: For either a first or second accumulation of 6 points on his/her driving record, an offender shall either be required to attend Drive Improvement School or undergo a driver license examination. Title 75, §§1538(a) and 1549(a) Other: Surcharges: For exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit and other speed violations, an offender is assessed mandatory surcharges from $30 to $50. 414 Title 75, §6506(a)(1) and (4) Licensing Action: Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. 415 Title 75, §§1535, 412 This fine applies to violations of the Basic Speed Rule, the Minimum Speed Rule, the Posted Minimum Speed Limits, and Turnpike Regulations. 413 Plus an additional $2 for every mph in excess of 5 mph over the speed limit. Title 75, §§3362(c)(2) and 3365(d) 414 A surcharge of $30 is assessed for exceeding the speed limit by either 6 to 10 mph or 11 to 15 mph. A surcharge of $40 is assessed for exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 25 mph. A surcharge of $50 is assessed for exceeding the speed limit by ≥26 mph. Title 75, §6506(a)(4)(i), (ii) and (iii) 415 Point System: I. When an offender's point accumulation is reduced below 6 and he/she again accumulates 6 points for the second time, he/she is subject to a suspension of ≤15 days. Title 75, §1538(b)(iii). II. When an offender's point accumulation is reduced below 6 and he/she again accumulates 6 points for the third time, he/she is subject to a suspension of ≤30 days. Title 75, §1538(c). III. When an offender has accumulated 11 points or more, he/she is subject to license SPEED 2005 220
Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation: (continued) 1538 and 1539 Term of License Withdrawal (Days, Months, Years, etc.): Not more than 1 year. Title 75, §1539 Mandatory Minimum Term of Withdrawal: None. An offender is eligible for an occupational limited license. Title 75, §1553 Miscellaneous Sanctions Not Included Elsewhere: Work Zones: For a violation of either the Basic Speed Rule (Title 75, §3361) or Maximum or Posted Maximum Speed Limits (Title 75, §3362) in a construction or maintenance area manned by workers acting in their official capacities and the zone is posted, the fines are double the usual amount. Title 75, §3326(c) and (c.1). Violators are also subject to a 15 day suspension. Title 75, §1535(e) Excessive Speeding: An offender who has been convicted of exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by ≥31 mph is subject to one or more of the following sanctions: (1) driver improvement school; (2) license examination or (3) license suspension for ≤15 days. Title 75, §1538(d) Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: Racing on Highway: Summary Offense. Title 75, §3367(b) and (d) Sanctions: Criminal Sanction: Imprisonment (Term): First offense — none; subsequent offense — not more than 6 months. Title 75, §6503 Mandatory Minimum Term: None Fine ($ Range): First offense — $200; Title 75, §3367(d) Subsequent offense — $200 to $1,000. Title 75, §6503 suspension as follows: first suspension — 5 days suspension for each point; second suspension — 10 days suspension for each point; third suspension-15 days suspension for each point; subsequent suspension — 1 year. Title 75, §1539(a) and (b). IV. The following points have been assigned to speeding and speed-related violations: basic speed rule violation-2 points; careless driving — 3 points; exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 6 to 10 mph-2 points; exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 11 to 15 mph — 3 points; exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 16 to 25 mph — 4 points; exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 26 to 30 mph — 5 points; and, exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 31 mph — 5 points. Title 75, §1535(a). Note: The point schedule does not include points for driving less than the normal speed of traffic and not driving in the right lane. Drivers Under 18 Years Old: A driver
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Sanctions Following an Adjudication <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Speed</strong> Law Violation:<br />
(continued)<br />
1538 and 1539<br />
Term <strong>of</strong> License Withdrawal<br />
(Days, Months, Years, etc.): Not more than 1 year. Title 75, §1539<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term <strong>of</strong><br />
Withdrawal: None. An <strong>of</strong>fender is eligible for an occupational limited<br />
license. Title 75, §1553<br />
Miscellaneous Sanctions<br />
Not Included Elsewhere: Work Zones: For a violation <strong>of</strong> either the Basic <strong>Speed</strong> Rule<br />
(Title 75, §3361) or Maximum or Posted Maximum <strong>Speed</strong><br />
Limits (Title 75, §3362) in a construction or maintenance area<br />
manned by workers acting in their <strong>of</strong>ficial capacities and the<br />
zone is posted, the fines are double the usual amount. Title 75,<br />
§3326(c) and (c.1). Violators are also subject to a 15 day<br />
suspension. Title 75, §1535(e)<br />
Excessive <strong>Speed</strong>ing: An <strong>of</strong>fender who has been<br />
convicted <strong>of</strong> exceeding the maximum or posted maximum<br />
speed limit by ≥31 mph is subject to one or more <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following sanctions: (1) driver improvement school; (2)<br />
license examination or (3) license suspension for ≤15 days.<br />
Title 75, §1538(d)<br />
Other Criminal Actions Related to <strong>Speed</strong>ing:<br />
Racing on Highway: <strong>Summary</strong> Offense. Title 75, §3367(b) and (d)<br />
Sanctions:<br />
Criminal Sanction:<br />
Imprisonment (Term): First <strong>of</strong>fense — none; subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense — not more than 6<br />
months. Title 75, §6503<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term: None<br />
Fine ($ Range): First <strong>of</strong>fense — $200; Title 75, §3367(d) Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense<br />
— $200 to $1,000. Title 75, §6503<br />
suspension as follows: first suspension — 5 days suspension for each point; second suspension — 10 days suspension for<br />
each point; third suspension-15 days suspension for each point; subsequent suspension — 1 year. Title 75, §1539(a) and<br />
(b). IV. The following points have been assigned to speeding and speed-related violations: basic speed rule violation-2<br />
points; careless driving — 3 points; exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 6 to 10 mph-2 points;<br />
exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 11 to 15 mph — 3 points; exceeding the maximum or posted<br />
maximum speed limit by 16 to 25 mph — 4 points; exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 26 to 30<br />
mph — 5 points; and, exceeding the maximum or posted maximum speed limit by 31 mph — 5 points. Title 75, §1535(a).<br />
Note: The point schedule does not include points for driving less than the normal speed <strong>of</strong> traffic and not driving in the<br />
right lane.<br />
Drivers Under 18 Years Old: A driver
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