PC §700(B) - SPEEDING 6-10MPH OVER POSTED SPEED ZONE
INFRACTION
REFERENCE THE SPEEDING CHART OF SET FINE AMOUNTS.
(a) Definition
Speeding is the act of operating a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding the posted speed limit.
Speed Limit
The speed limit is the maximum speed at which a motor vehicle may legally travel on a given road or highway, as indicated by signs or other official markings.
Speeding 6-10 MPH Over the Speed Limit
(a) Speeding 6-10 mph over the speed limit is considered a minor traffic violation.
Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by 6-10 mph may receive a citation or fine.
Penalties for this offense may vary by jurisdiction but typically include fines, points on the driver's license, or participation in a defensive driving course.
Enforcement
(a) Law enforcement officers may use radar, lidar, or other speed detection devices to enforce speed limits and detect violations.
(b) Elements of the Offense
To prove simple arson, the prosecution must establish the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
The defendant intentionally set fire to property.
The defendant's actions were the direct cause of the fire.
The defendant did not have the specific intent to cause harm to individuals through the fire.
The property damaged or destroyed by the fire belonged to another person or entity.
(c) Defenses:
(a) It shall be a defense to a charge of speeding if the driver can prove that the speed detection device used by law enforcement was inaccurate or malfunctioning, or if they can demonstrate that they were coerced, misled, or otherwise not acting of their own free will.
(b) Lack of evidence of speeding, such as calibration records for speed detection devices or witness testimony, may also serve as defenses if proven by the driver.
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