Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding:
(continued)
Fine ($ Range): First offense — not more than $200; second offense (within 1
year) — not more than $300; third or Subsequent offense
(within 1 year) — not more than $500. §§11-809(d) and 17-
101(b)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None 3
Administrative Licensing Action:
Licensing Authorized and Type of Action: Suspension. §6-207(a)(8). Suspension is also possible via the
point system §6-207(b)
Length of Term of
Licensing Withdrawal: Not more than 1 year. §6-212(a)
Mandatory Action — Minimum
Length of License
Withdrawal: Possible under a point system
Other: I. The court may order an offender to complete a course in
driver improvement. §17-103(a)(3)
II. Following a conviction for racing on the highway, the
registrations of the vehicle or vehicles registered in the name
of such person may be suspended. The UVC does not
recommend a suspension period. §17-301
Reckless Driving: Misdemeanor. §§11-909 and 17-101(a)
Sanction:
Criminal:
Imprisonment (Term): First offense — 5 days to 90 days; second or Subsequent
offense — 10 days to 6 months. §11-909(b)
Mandatory Minimum Term
of Imprisonment: None 3
Fine ($ Range): First offense — $25 to $500; second or Subsequent offense
— $50 to $500. §11-909(b)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None 3
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension via the point system. §6-207(a)(3) and (b)
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. §6-212(a)
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Possible under a point system.
Other: The court may order an offender to complete a course in
driver improvement. §17-103(a)(3)
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