There are five things drivers should understand about a speeding 100+ mph conviction in Victorville, CA.
#1— A Mandatory Court Appearance for You or an Attorney
When you are ticketed for speeding 100+ mph, you or your attorney of choice have a mandatory court appearance.
One consideration, if you are from out-of-town, is the expense of a return to Victorville to attend the arraignment and trial if you choose to contest it, which you most certainly should.
When you consider the following penalties for a speeding 100+ mph conviction, you will see your best choice is to consult and hire a traffic attorney to represent you to save the missed time from work, travel and lodging expenses for two days (which won’t necessarily be back-to-back dates), and other possible expenses.
A local attorney can also easily gather speed measurement device calibration and law enforcement training records.
#2— The Fine for a Speeding 100+ MPH Conviction in Victorville, CA
The fine for a speeding 100+ mph conviction is usually between $859 and $2,137. Whereas that is a lot of money, it is only a small portion of the expense. The next two penalties are by far more significant over time.
#3— Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) Points
After a conviction, the CA DMV will assess two NOTS points on a CA driver’s motor vehicle driving record (MVR) or notify the home state of those drivers from out-of-state.
When the driver’s car insurance provider learns of the conviction, typically at renewal, they will likely double or triple their premium, regardless of their previous driving record.
#4— Possible Insurance Premium Increase
The auto insurance provider will remove the driver’s “good driver’s 20% discount” and add the relevant risk associated with a speeding 100+ mph conviction.
Since the average CA driver pays $2,633 annually or $219 monthly in 2024, according to Bankrate.com, a conviction could mean a $5,000 to $7,000 annual premium from 2025 until insurance quits holding it against you.
If that seems like a lot to you, it might be. Those figures are for the average driver. Factors like age, zip code, miles driven, gender, and others could greatly affect your premium. However, the most significant factor is your MVR.
Of course, having a teen on your policy also greatly affects your premium. Bankrate.com quotes:
“California parents adding a 16-year-old driver to their full coverage auto insurance policy can expect an average premium of $6,136 per year.”
Imagine how much that would be if you or the teen had a speeding 100+ mph conviction on their MVR.
#5— A possible 30-Day Driving Privilege Suspension
CA Vehicle Code (VC) Section 22348, Speed Laws, warns drivers that in addition to the fine and NOTS points:
“The court may also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 30 days…”
Depending on the judge’s order, you might need to apply for reinstatement after 30 days and pay the reinstatement fee. Currently $125 in San Bernardino County.
Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Avoid a Speeding 100+ MPH Conviction—Possibly
In addition to what was mentioned above about traveling expenses, a traffic attorney could negotiate with the court to reduce the speed or charge to a non-moving violation. Although there are no guarantees, an experienced and knowledgeable traffic attorney has a much greater chance of getting this done than you would.
They know the court personnel and the judge, many of the law enforcement officers, and whether they attend court or not, how to subpoena the necessary documents, which documents need to be submitted and when.
Plus, Bigger & Harman will represent you for both the arraignment and trial so that you can go to work or school as if nothing happened, which could save you from the embarrassment of your boss or school officials knowing.
Ask Bigger & Harman About Speeding 100+ MPH in Victorville, CA
When facing a speeding 100+ mph ticket in Victorville Courthouse, call Bigger & Harman, APC, at (661) 349-9300. Se habla Español (661) 349-9755.
Or, use the handy contact form to schedule a free consultation or email attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.
References:
The Bankrate.com article, Average cost of car insurance in CA for 2023.
The CA Driver Handbook English y Español.
CA VC Section 22348, Speed Laws.