[GTIanZ28]

Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

If your ticket said 120 MPH (and i believe you) go get a lawyer NOW, did you forget where you live? this is Ca and they will lock you up for that.

Agreed!

Reckless Driving:
60 Misdemeanor. CA Vehicle Code § 23103; CA Vehicle Code §
40000.15.
Sanctions:
Imprisonment Term / Fine: Not less than 5 days or more than 90 days and/or not less than $145 or
more than $1000. CA Vehicle Code § 23103(c).
Mandatory Minimum Term / Fine: The base term and fine listed above are mandatory minimums.
Licensing Action:
Type (Suspension / Revocation): Suspension or Revocation CA Vehicle Code § 13200; CA Vehicle
Code § 13351(a)(2).
Term of License Suspension /
Revocation:
First offense – Suspension not more than 30 days; Second offense –
Suspension not more than 60 days; Third or subsequent offense –
Suspension not more than 6 months. CA Vehicle Code § 13200.
Three (3) or more offenses (within 12 months from the time of the first
offense to the third offense) – Revocation for 3 years. CA Vehicle
Code § 13351(a)(2), (b).
Mandatory Term: The three-year revocation listed above is mandatory.
Other: I. The court may order an offender to attend a traffic violator school.
CA Vehicle Code § 42005.
II. Traffic Violation Points: An offender is assessed 2 points on the
driving record. CA Vehicle Code § 12810(c).
III. Impoundment: If the reckless driving offense involved motor
vehicle operation at a speed of 100 mph or more, the vehicle owned
and driven by the offender may be impounded for a first offense not
more than 6 months and for a second offense not more than 12
months. CA Vehicle Code § 23592. Additionally, under CA Vehicle
Code § 23109.2, an of


Speed in Excess of 100 mph: Infraction CA Vehicle Code § 22348(b).
Sanctions:
Imprisonment Term / Fine: First offense – Not more than $500;
Subsequent offense (within 3 years) – Not more than $750.
CA Vehicle Code § 22348(b); CA Vehicle Code § 42000.1.
See III, Other below.
Mandatory Minimum Term / Fine: None
Licensing Action:
Type (Suspension / Revocation): Suspension. CA Vehicle Code § 22348(b); CA Vehicle Code §
13200.5; CA Vehicle Code § 13355(a), (b).
Term of License Suspension /
Revocation:
First offense – Not more than 30 days.
CA Vehicle Code § 22348(b)(1); CA Vehicle Code § 13200;
Second offense (within 3 years) – 6 months.
CA Vehicle Code § 22348(b)(2); CA Vehicle Code § 13355(a);
Third or subsequent offense (within 5 years) – 1 year.
CA Vehicle Code § 22348(b)(3); CA Vehicle Code § 13355(b).
Mandatory Term: For a first offense, suspension is discretionary. For second and subsequent offenses, suspension is mandatory. However, restricted
driving privileges are available to allow an offender either to travel to
and from work or to perform employment-related duties. CA Vehicle
Code § 22348(b)(1); CA Vehicle Code § 13200.5; CA Vehicle Code §
13355(a), (b).
Other: I. Traffic Violator School (discretionary) CA Vehicle Code § 42005.
II. Traffic Violation Points: An offender is assessed 2 points on the
driving record. CA Vehicle Code § 12810(d)(1).
III. If a fine for an infraction would impose a hardship on an offender
or their family, the court may sentence such person perform
community service in lieu of the “total fine” (i.e., the base fine, all
assessments, penalties and additional monies). CA Penal Code §
1209.5.

[hognutz]

Originally Posted by fonzman1984

I live in the San Francisco bay area. And after being a responsible driver for 16 years.. I wanted to see what my 1LT could do today so I waited for a nice open stretch of Highway and I punched it. Not a smart decision. I got caught at 120mph in a 55mph zone. Firstly, I am so grateful to the officer for not taking my butt to jail and impounding my ride.

This is really out of character to me. Im a pretty conservative guy and I honestly know how incredibly stupid my decision was. I have ridden sports bikes for about ten years now and have always taken my bikes to the track for speed. Not sure what got into me today.

Of course now Im wondering how what kind of discipline is in order for me. Has anyone had any experience with excessive speeding tickets like this one? I feel a storm coming my way. :(

well I got a 120mph in oregon and it was $1170 fine and 90 day licence suspension after it was over. IF they just write you for speed in Oregon that is all it is. I mailed in the bail they kepts it and I got a 90 day suspension notice from DMV. people have tons of incorrect data about what really goes on and they talk out there you know what. they passed a law here a while back where over 100mph is mandatory 30-90 day suspension.

no idea what other states are like though but what the ticket says IE what law you were cited for ussually has guidlines on what punishment can be levied. in my case it was VBR (viloation of basic rule)


there are no bad decisions when it comes to speed. I am just glad he got me at 120 instead of 185 a mile back ha ha.

you can get a lawyer like people say but at the same time if pleading guilty and not fighting it I am not sure it will have any impact. It will just add lawyer cost to the top of the fine.

[camaro99]

You should also seek counselling to help control your gas pedal...not only good for you but will send right message to judge

[Netslave]

Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

Lawyer up, hold on tight, bite the pillow and think of Christmas....

^ This. They are going in dry and it's not going to be pleasant. Get a lawyer, accept any classes they offer, even some community service if will be expunged once completed if they reduce it down etc. Had a ticket that was triple digits as well. Even with a great lawyer and a clean background it was a little under 4k in fee's and two years of stupid high insurance before it dropped off my record.

[fonzman1984]

Thanks everyone. I should have named this post: " If you're thinking about speeding; don't do it!!"

[The Idiocracy]

Holy crap guys, its 120, not 320! believe it or not, the lines on the road still look like lines at 120. granted, the OP is a bonehead. No more or less than I am...playing with the Tesla on the highway on the way home today.

Anyone who stands here, on a performance car forum and preaches about breaking speed laws in their performance vehicle is a hypocrite. Glass houses.

[davet435]

Originally Posted by C5Txfan

How long ago was that? I believe now anything over 90 MPH or 20 over the posted speed limit is considered reckless driving and you can, and usually will, go to jail with car impounded !

Now that you mention it I think the cop gave him a break and wrote it for 90.
I'm sure you know Mallory lol he handled it.

I got on 820 from 20 one afternoon and there was no one on the road. I took it up to 140 then shut it down, I didn't get caught though.

It was about 8 or 9 years ago.

[fastball]

Originally Posted by GTIanZ28

Can't believe he caught up with you.

Is your ticket written up for the 120 mph? Or was he generous and write it up for 90 or something like that? Any other infractions like reckless driving?

Quite sure the consensus would be to contact an attorney ASAP.

If he had the old Crown Vic Interceptor, yeah gettin that up to over 120 would be a bit of an order for that old 4.6 and 4 speed.

But if he had a Charger with the 6.2 Hemi and 5 speed or Caprice PPV with the 5th gen Camaro SS drivetrain, those will scoot right.

[GTIanZ28]

Originally Posted by hognutz

well I got a 120mph in oregon and it was $1170 fine and 90 day licence suspension after it was over. IF they just write you for speed in Oregon that is all it is. I mailed in the bail they kepts it and I got a 90 day suspension notice from DMV. people have tons of incorrect data about what really goes on and they talk out there you know what. they passed a law here a while back where over 100mph is mandatory 30-90 day suspension.

no idea what other states are like though but what the ticket says IE what law you were cited for ussually has guidlines on what punishment can be levied. in my case it was VBR (viloation of basic rule)


there are no bad decisions when it comes to speed. I am just glad he got me at 120 instead of 185 a mile back ha ha.

What if getting a lawyer would have removed your license suspension? And, what if the lawyer could have gotten the citation reduced to a lesser "charge" resulting in a lower fine?

Sure both the excessive speed and suspension made your auto insurance rates skyrocket for 3 years.

In addition the points on your driving record could have easily resulted in additional license suspensions if you received any minor moving violations.

While I fully admit that I don't have direct experience with a 100+ mph ticket. I have had many tickets over the past 25 years. Some I have fought and others I just pay and move on.

Suggesting a lawyer in this situation is good advice.

[OaklandSS]

First off, you won't be locked up unless you were written up for 23103 VC (reckless driving). And in that case, they likely would have impounded your ride.

Getting a lawyer MAY help. It depends on what section the officer wrote you for. If you have the ticket, check it out - 22350 VC (speed for conditions) is a garden variety speeding ticket. There are also VC sections for going over the posted limit, and (I believe) going in excess of 100mph.

Long story short, you're probably looking at a somewhat significant fine. Depending on your record, traffic school may be an option to keep the points of your record (causes your insurance to go up the more points you have). Post up the exact VC section the officer wrote you for (or PM me) and I can give you a bit more info.

You aren't the first, you won't be the last. Trust me when I say, everyone does dumb things every now and again. Live and learn.

[OaklandSS]

Originally Posted by 1968ss350

Did you get popped by an ecoboost Explorer?

Believe it or not, those things have a little giddy-up. Especially in a straight line, which is a lot of the type of driving CHP does. For metro police however? Not so nice, the tranny and engine don't like the old stomp on the gas coming out of a turn.

[MiamiBlueCamaro]

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['01LS1]

Originally Posted by fonzman1984

Thanks everyone. I should have named this post: " If you're thinking about speeding; don't do it!!"

Ignore the few holier than thou posts & take the good advice. Research & find a great lawyer.

On a side note. A officer in a Tahoe passed me today at guessing 90? in a 55 on a two lane road with no lights on what so ever. Did not even have his signal on to pass me. Don't get me wrong, I like officers for the most part, never an issue. But if any of us were to do the same...

[LordKevin]

That sucks. I've never gotten a ticket. I hit 120 in a 45 plenty of times and don't think twice about it.