What Are The Penalties For Speeding In Excess Of 100 MPH

By Law Offices | Felicia Yates & Associates

California Vehicle Code Section 22348(b) defines the Penalties & Driving Restrictions you may be facing if convicted of operating a motor vehicle in excess of 100 MPH.

 

If you have received a speeding ticket for driving in excess of 100 MPH while traveling along Interstate 15 on your way to or from fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada for example, Interstate 40 on your way to or from Laughlin, Nevada or Colorado River city destinations such as Lake Havasu for example, or on any other highway in the state of California, you can be assessed a base fine amount of up to $500.00 on a first-offense, up to $750.00 for a second offense within a three-year period, and up to $1,000.00 for a third offense within a five-year period of time, if convicted. In addition to the statutory base fine, the state and county will add penalty assessments which as of January 1, 2020, would bring the total amount of bail/ fine monies owed on a first offense to over $850.00 - a conviction for a second offense would require bail / fine monies to be paid to the Court, which would exceed $1,000.00!  

 

In addition, the following penalties may also be incurred upon conviction...

 

• Two points on your California DMV record - the points will remain on your DMV record for up to seven (7) years.
• A judge, at his or her discretion, has the authority to suspend your driver's license for up to 30 days, even on a first offense; on a second or third offense within a three or five year period respectively, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will issue a license suspension or a restricted right to drive for 6 months (second offense) or 1 year (third offense) - this suspension or restriction is mandatory under California Vehicle Code section 13355.
• You are NOT eligible to attend traffic school for this violation.
• Insurance Penalties: The negligent operator points added to your DMV record are serious, because most insurance companies consider not only the points incurred, but the way in which they were incurred - speeding in excess of 100 MPH.  A driver must apply to have their license reinstated - and pay a reinstatement fee of approximately $125 - following any period of license suspension by the DMV. In addition, your auto insurance premiums may jump by as much as two to three times what they are now - and remain there for several years - when your policy comes up for renewal. Some carriers have also been known to cancel insurance policies, and decline to send an offer of renewal that is typically received by drivers via US Mail.

 

Mandatory Court Appearance:

 

You will also be required to make a mandatory appearance in the Superior Court in which your case is assigned. For example, if you are cited anywhere in the high desert area of the I-15 or I-40 freeways, you will be required to personally appear in the Barstow Superior Court, Barstow, California - whether or not you plan to contest the traffic ticket. You will not have the option of just posting your bail monies and forfeiting your day in court. Important Note: If you retain an attorney in a timely manner to contest your 100 MPH + traffic citation, then you will NOT have to physically appear at any of the court proceedings, including the initial court date on your traffic ticket. California Penal Code Section 977 allows a licensed attorney to make any and all necessary court appearances in your absence!

 

Since everyone's case is unique to that individual and the specific circumstances, you should consult with a competent Traffic attorney to determine your best course of action.  Our office has expertise in this area of the law, and we encourage you to reach out for a free consultation.  Attorney Felicia Yates has been practicing law for over 35 years in California and may be contacted at (702) 817-4661, via e-mail at attorneyfeliciayates@gmail.com, or via website at https://www.attyfeliciayates.com.