SPEEDING OVER 100
Excessive Speed (100+ mph) - Any person who drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than 100 miles per hour is guilty of an infraction punishable, as follows: (1) Upon a first conviction, by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The court may also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 30 days pursuant to VC §13200.5, and (2) Upon a second conviction within three (3) years of a prior offense resulting in a conviction, by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the DMV pursuant to VC §13355(a) - a 6 month suspension, and (3) Upon a conviction within five years of two or more prior offenses resulting in convictions, by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the DMV pursuant to VC §13355(b) - a one year suspension.
The good news is that most of these citations are beatable. Most are written with just several miles over 100 leaving ample room for an attack on the case. If you have been charged with one of these violations, call us we can help!