Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
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Other Criminal Actions Related to <strong>Speed</strong>ing:<br />
and suspension <strong>of</strong> hazardous material or cargo tank<br />
endorsement for ≤6 months. Veh. Code §22406.5<br />
III. If the imposition <strong>of</strong> an infraction fine would impose a<br />
hardship (<strong>of</strong>fender or his/her family), the court may sentence<br />
such person to perform community service in lieu <strong>of</strong> the “total<br />
fine” (i.e., the base fine, all assessments, penalties and<br />
additional monies). Penal Code §1209.5<br />
Racing on Highway 46 : Misdemeanor Veh. Code §§23109 and 40000.15<br />
Sanctions:<br />
Criminal Sanction:<br />
Imprisonment (Term): <strong>Speed</strong> Contest: first <strong>of</strong>fense — 24 hours to 90 days.<br />
Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense (within 5 years) — 4 days to 6 months.<br />
Veh. Code §23109(e) and (f)<br />
Exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>: Not more than 90 days. Veh. Code<br />
§23109(i)<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term: <strong>Speed</strong> Contest: first <strong>of</strong>fense — none. Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense<br />
(within 5 years) — 48 hours. Veh. Code §23109(f)<br />
Exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>: None<br />
Fine ($ Range): <strong>Speed</strong> Contest: first <strong>of</strong>fense — $355 to $1,000. 47<br />
Subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense:<br />
Fine: ($Range) (within 5 years) — $500 to $1,000. Veh. Code §23109(e) and<br />
(f)<br />
Mandatory Minimum Fine: Exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>: Not more than $500. Veh. Code<br />
§23109(i) <strong>Speed</strong> Contest: first or subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense (within<br />
5 years) — none. Exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>: None<br />
Administrative Licensing Action:<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Action: For <strong>Speed</strong> Contest — suspension. Veh. Code §13352(a)(8)<br />
and 23109(e) and (f)<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Term <strong>of</strong><br />
Licensing Withdrawal: <strong>Speed</strong> Contest: first <strong>of</strong>fense — suspension 90 days to 6<br />
months. Veh. Code §§13352(a)(8) and 23109(e) Subsequent<br />
<strong>of</strong>fense (within 5 years) — suspension 6 months. Veh. Code<br />
§§13352(a)(9) and 23109(f)<br />
Exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Speed</strong>: None<br />
Mandatory Action — Minimum<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> License<br />
46 The law makes it an <strong>of</strong>fense to "engage in any motor vehicle speed contest on a highway" or "engage in any exhibition<br />
<strong>of</strong> speed on a highway".<br />
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Double Fines: A fine, double the amount otherwise prescribed by law, may be imposed on a person who commits a<br />
racing or reckless driving misdemeanor <strong>of</strong>fense on the segments <strong>of</strong> certain highways designated as “Safety<br />
Enhancement’ Double Fine” zones. Note: Additional forfeitures or assessments, which are based on the fine imposed, are<br />
to be calculated using only the base fine prior to the above enhancement. Streets and Highways Code §97 and Veh. Code<br />
§42010. These sections are repealed January 1, 2004.<br />
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For either a first or subsequent <strong>of</strong>fense, an <strong>of</strong>fender may obtain restricted driving privileges for the purpose <strong>of</strong> traveling to<br />
and from work or to perform duties within the scope <strong>of</strong> their employment. Veh. Code §23109(e) and (f)<br />
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SPEED 2005
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