Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 505 : 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" 506 within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 3-year period. §46.2- 341.20(B) Period of Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §46.2- 341.20(B) Period of Mandatory Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §46.2-341.20(B) 505 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. §46.2-341. 506 A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §46.2- 341.20(A)(1) and (2) SPEED 2005 268
JURISDICTION: WASHINGTON General Reference: Revised Code of Washington Annotated and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Basis for a Speed Law Violation: Basic Speed Rule: No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. 507 §46.61.400(1) and (3) Statutory Speed Limit: 60 mph on State highways §46.61.400(2)(c) Important: See "II" below under Posted (Maximum) Speed Limit See Other below. below. 50 mph on county roads §46.61.400(2)(b) 25 mph on city or town streets §46.61.400(2)(a) Posted (Maximum) Speed Limit: I. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the State Secretary of Transportation may decrease the above speed limits on any State highway. 508 §46.61.405 II. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the State Secretary of Transportation may increase the above speed limits on any State highway. However, a posted speed limit cannot be >70 mph. §46.61.410(1)(a) III. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, a local government may increase or decrease the above speed limits on streets and roads under its jurisdiction. However, a posted speed limit cannot be established >60 mph or
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JURISDICTION: WASHINGTON<br />
General Reference: Revised Code <strong>of</strong> Washington Annotated and Washington<br />
Administrative Code (WAC)<br />
Basis for a <strong>Speed</strong> Law Violation:<br />
Basic <strong>Speed</strong> Rule: No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is<br />
reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having<br />
regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. 507<br />
§46.61.400(1) and (3)<br />
Statutory <strong>Speed</strong> Limit: 60 mph on <strong>State</strong> highways §46.61.400(2)(c) Important: See<br />
"II" below under Posted (Maximum) <strong>Speed</strong> Limit<br />
See Other below. below.<br />
50 mph on county roads §46.61.400(2)(b)<br />
25 mph on city or town streets §46.61.400(2)(a)<br />
Posted (Maximum) <strong>Speed</strong> Limit: I. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the <strong>State</strong><br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> Transportation may decrease the above speed<br />
limits on any <strong>State</strong> highway. 508 §46.61.405<br />
II. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, the <strong>State</strong><br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> Transportation may increase the above speed<br />
limits on any <strong>State</strong> highway. However, a posted speed limit<br />
cannot be >70 mph. §46.61.410(1)(a)<br />
III. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, a local<br />
government may increase or decrease the above speed limits<br />
on streets and roads under its jurisdiction. However, a posted<br />
speed limit cannot be established >60 mph or
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