A 100+ mph speeding ticket on I-5 in Merced County could lead to a mandatory court appearance by you or an attorney in the Los Banos Courthouse.
How to Prevent a 100+ MPH Speeding Ticket Conviction in CA?
The most obvious method to prevent a 100+ mph speeding charge is always obeying the speed limit.
But what if the speed measurement device was not calibrated correctly or recently? There could have been interference from other vehicles, the weather, or the ticketing officer was not fully trained on the device.
There are other legal defenses for speeding, which you should discuss with a traffic attorney.
100+ MPH Speeding Is Not a Crime
Speeding, no matter how fast, is not a misdemeanor or felony in CA. The law enforcement officer (LEO) could add a charge of reckless driving, an exhibit of speed, a speed contest, etc. Those are misdemeanor crimes, and you should invoke your “right to remain silent, contact an attorney, and have an attorney present during questioning.
Furthermore, 100+ mph speeding is a major infraction, but you will not go to jail if convicted.
However, the fine of $859 to $2,137 for 100+ mph speeding can be financially crippling.
Moreover, the two negligent operator treatment system (NOTS) points assessed by the DMV after a conviction will trigger an extreme rise in auto insurance premiums for up to seven years.
Typically, your insurance provider will check your motor vehicle driving record (MVR) at renewal. Once a driver’s insurance company learns of a speeding conviction over 100 mph, they could double or triple your premium.
Another consequence of a conviction is a driver’s license suspension. CA Vehicle Code (VC) Section 22348,Speed Laws authorizes the judge to suspend your driving privileges for up to 30 days automatically.
“The court may also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 30 days…”
Additionally, a second conviction within three years will lead to a possible suspension of up to sixty and a third within five years, a one-year suspension. Also, the fine will escalate as well.
How Can I Avoid a 100+ MPH Speeding Conviction?
The best way to prevent a conviction after getting a ticket is to consult a traffic attorney and follow their instructions. A knowledgeable and experienced traffic attorney will submit the documentation, negotiate with the judge for a reduced sentence, ask for dismissal when warranted, and represent you at trial.
And, if you hire Bigger & Harman, they will not require you to attend either the arraignment or the trail, so you can go to work or school as if nothing happened. Give them a call.
Consult Bigger & Harman About a 100+ MPH Speeding Ticket in Los Banos, CA
When you face a 100+ mph speeding charge in Los Banos Courthouse in Merced County, call Bigger & Harman, APC, at (661) 349-9300.
Or, use the handy contact form to schedule a free consultation or email attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.
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References:
CA VC Section 22348, Speed Laws.