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Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: (continued) Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. §32-12-49 et seq. Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: N/A Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: N/A Other: N/A Careless Driving 452 : Class 2 misdemeanor. §32-24-8 Sanction: Criminal: Imprisonment (Term): Not more than 30 days. §22-6-2 Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment: None Fine ($ Range): Not more than $200. §22-6-2 Mandatory Minimum Fine: None Administrative Licensing Actions: Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. §32-12-49 set seq. Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: N/A Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: N/A Other: N/A Exhibition Driving 453 : Class 2 misdemeanor. §32-24-9 Sanction: Criminal: Imprisonment (Term): Not more than 30 days. §22-6-2 Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment: None Fine ($ Range): Not more than $200. §22-6-2 Mandatory Minimum Fine: None Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: (continued) Administrative Licensing Actions: Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. §32-12-49 et seq. Length of Term of License 450 "Careless driving" is defined as operating a vehicle "carelessly and without due caution, at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger any person or property, not amounting to reckless driving." §32-24-8 451 "Exhibition driving" is defined as operating a vehicle "in such a manner that creates or causes unnecessary engine noise, tire squeal, skid or slide upon acceleration or stopping; that simulates a temporary race; or causes the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly or sway." §32-24-9 SPEED 2005 238
Withdrawal Action: N/A Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: N/A Other: N/A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 454 : Grounds for Disqualification: A person is disqualified from operating a CMV if while driving such a vehicle he/she either (1) commits 2 "serious traffic violations 455 " within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 3-year period. §§32-12A-40 and 32- 12A-41 Period of Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 120 days. §§32-12A-40 and 32-12A-41 Period of Mandatory Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §§32-12A-40 and 32-12A-41 452 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 ≥26,001 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. §32-12A-1 453 A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph, reckless driving or careless driving. §32-12A-1(a), (b) and (c) 239 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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JURISDICTION: ALASKA General Refere
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Administrative Licensing Action: Li
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JURISDICTION: ARIZONA General Refer
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II. The court may allow a violator
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JURISDICTION: ARKANSAS General Refe
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Mandatory Min. Fine ($): Speeding i
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Reckless Driving: Class B misdemean
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JURISDICTION: CALIFORNIA General Re
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Other: I. 25 mph is the maximum spe
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Withdrawal Action: Three (3) or mor
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Posted (Minimum) Speed Limit: The S
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Length of Term of Licensing Withdra
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JURISDICTION: CONNECTICUT This chap
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II. Suspension under either the poi
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JURISDICTION: DELAWARE General Refe
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JURISDICTION: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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Exceeding Speed Limit by 30 mph: Sa
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JURISDICTION: FLORIDA This chapter
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Reckless Driving (continued) The la
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JURISDICTION: GEORGIA General Refer
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Sanction: Criminal: Imprisonment (T
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JURISDICTION: HAWAII General Refere
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Mandatory Minimum Term of Withdrawa
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Basis for a Speed Law Violation: (c
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Adjudication of Speed Law Violation
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Term of License Withdrawal (Days, M
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Miscellaneous Sanctions Not Include
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JURISDICTION: KENTUCKY General Refe
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Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev)
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JURISDICTION: NEBRASKA This chapter
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§484.373 Posted (Minimum) Speed Li
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Fine ($ Range): Not more than $1,00
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