Thread: Speeding ticket
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Old 09-08-2006, 05:09 AM   #8 (permalink)
n0nsensical
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Location: San Francisco
I don't think 100+ is automatically reckless driving, but it IS driving "at a speed greater than 100 miles per hour" which results in steeper penalties than just plain speeding. I always make sure to keep it around 95 when I'm on I-5 between SF and LA. Ha!

California Vehicle Code section 22348 says
(b) A 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 of a violation of this subdivision, 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 Section 13200.5.

Reckless driving is defined in a seperate section, 23103 as driving "any vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property." Of course, IANAL, and I have no clue how the courts interpret "willful or wanton disregard."
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Last edited by n0nsensical; 09-08-2006 at 05:18 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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