PC §700(F) CRIMINAL SPEEDING
CLASS D MISDEMEANOR
(a) Definition
Criminal speeding is the act of operating a motor vehicle at a speed significantly exceeding the posted speed limit, resulting in criminal charges rather than a simple traffic citation.
Speeding 30+ MPH Over the Speed Limit
(a) Speeding 30+ mph over the speed limit is considered a misdemeanor.
Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by 30+ mph may receive a fine or sentencing of jail time.
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.
Threshold Speed Limit
(a) The threshold speed limit for criminal speeding may vary by jurisdiction but is typically a certain number of miles per hour over the posted speed limit, such as 30 mph or more over the limit.
Aggravating Factors
(a) Aggravating factors such as reckless driving behavior, endangerment of others, or prior convictions for similar offenses may result in enhanced penalties or additional charges as determined by the court.
(b) Elements of the Offense
The following elements must be met to constitute criminal speeding:
The defendant knowingly and intentionally operated a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding the posted speed limit by a threshold established by law.
The speed at which the defendant was traveling is deemed to pose a significant risk to public safety or property.
(c) Defenses:
(a) It shall be a defense to a charge of criminal speeding if the defendant can prove that they were not exceeding the speed limit by the threshold established by law, or if they can demonstrate that they were coerced, misled, or otherwise not acting of their own free will.
(b) Lack of evidence of criminal speeding, such as inaccurate speed measurement devices or witness testimony, may also serve as defenses if proven by the defendant.
JAIL TIME
40 SECONDS OF JAIL TIME.
BOND SET
$4,000.00
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