Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

of Imprisonment: None
Fine ($ Range): $50 to $500. §903.1(1)(a)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension. §321.210(1)(f)
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. 321.212(1)(a)
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: None. A restricted license is available for employment,
educational or medical purposes. §321.215(1)
Other: I. An offender is assessed an additional penalty of 30 percent
of the fine imposed. §911.2
II. Civil Penalty. If an offender's license is suspended, he/she
is subject to a civil penalty of $200. (if ≤19 years old, the civil
penalty is $50). §321.218
Careless Driving 168 : Simple misdemeanor. §§321.277A and 321.482
Sanction:
Criminal:
Imprisonment (Term): None
Mandatory Minimum Term
of Imprisonment:
Fine ($ Range): $25. §805.8(2)(af)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension. §321.210(1)
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. §321.212(1)(a)
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: None. A restricted license is available for employment,
education or medical purposes. §321.215(1)
Other: I. An offender is assessed an additional penalty of 30 percent
of the fine imposed. §911.2
II. Civil Penalty. If an offender's license is suspended, he/she
is subject to a civil penalty of $200 (if ≤19 years old, the civil
penalty is $50). §321.218A
III. Road Work Zone. For a violation of the careless driving
law in a road work zone, the fine is doubled. §§321.1(66)
and 805.8A(14)(i)
168 "Careless driving" consists of intentionally operating a motor vehicle by (1) creating or causing unnecessary tire
squealing, skidding or sliding upon acceleration or stopping, (2) simulating a temporary race, (3) causing any wheel or
wheels to unnecessarily lose contact with the ground and (4) causing the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly or sway.
§321.277A
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