Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension via the courts §27-50-306(1) Suspension or Revocation via the point system Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year §27-50-306(1) Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: None Other: I. A person may be required to attend a driver's training school. §27-50-306(3) II. Highway Work Zone: The fine is doubled if the offense is committed in a Highway Work Zone. §27-50-408(b)(1)(A) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 32 : Grounds for Disqualification: A person is disqualified from operating a CMV if while driving such a vehicle he/she (1) commits 2 "serious traffic violations" 33 within a 3-year period, or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 3-year period. §27-23-112(e) 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. §27-23-112(e) 32 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. §27-23-103(7) 33 A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §27-23-103(23) SPEED 2005 20
JURISDICTION: CALIFORNIA General Reference: West's Annotated California Codes Basis for a Speed Law Violation: Basic Speed Rule: No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and surface and width of, the highway. 34 In no event, shall a speed such as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Veh. Code §22350 Statutory Speed Limit: 65 mph 35 (except as noted below) Veh. Code §§22349(a) and 22356 See Other below. 55 mph on two lane undivided highway. Veh. Code §22349(b) 25 mph 36 (prima facie limit) in a business or residence district. Veh. Code §22352(a)(2) 25 mph near a children's playground. 37 Veh. Code §22357.1 15 mph 38 (prima facie limit) on any alley. Veh. Code §22352(a)(1)(C) Posted (Maximum) Speed Limit: I. Based on engineering and traffic surveys, the State Department of Transportation may establish prima facie speed limits of 60, 55, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30 or 25 mph on the State highway system. 39 Veh. Code §22354 II. Based on engineering and traffic surveys, a local government may decrease the 65 mph speed limit on applicable highways within its jurisdiction. Such government may establish prima facie speed limits of 60, 55, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30 or 25 mph on such highways. Veh. Code §§22358(a) and 22360 III. Based on engineering and traffic surveys, a local government may increase the above prima facie 25 mph speed limit. Such government may establish prima facie 34 It is a prima facie violation of the basic speed rule to exceed a construction zone speed limit. A construction zone speed limit cannot be
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Type <strong>of</strong> Licensing Action<br />
(Susp/Rev): Suspension via the courts §27-50-306(1) Suspension or<br />
Revocation via the point system<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Term <strong>of</strong> License<br />
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year §27-50-306(1)<br />
Mandatory Term <strong>of</strong> License<br />
Withdrawal Action: None<br />
Other: I. A person may be required to attend a driver's training<br />
school. §27-50-306(3)<br />
II. Highway Work Zone: The fine is doubled if the <strong>of</strong>fense is<br />
committed in a Highway Work Zone. §27-50-408(b)(1)(A)<br />
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 32 :<br />
Grounds for Disqualification: A person is disqualified from operating a CMV if while<br />
driving such a vehicle he/she (1) commits 2 "serious traffic<br />
violations" 33 within a 3-year period, or (2) commits 3 such<br />
violations within a 3-year period. §27-23-112(e)<br />
Period <strong>of</strong> Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 60<br />
days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than<br />
120 days. §27-23-112(e)<br />
32 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. §27-23-103(7)<br />
33 A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §27-23-103(23)<br />
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