Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Sanctions Following an Adjudication of a Speed Law Violation:
(continued)
Term of License Withdrawal
(Days, Months, Years, etc.): Not more than 1 year. §42-2-132(1)
Mandatory Minimum Term of
Withdrawal: None. A probationary license with restrictions may be issued
§42-2-127(12)
Miscellaneous Sanctions
Not Included Elsewhere: Driving 25 mph or more in excess of either the reasonable and
prudent speed or the 75 mph maximum limit is a Class 2
misdemeanor traffic offense. §42-4-1101(12). The sanctions
for this offense are a jail term of 10 to 90 days and/or a fine of
$10 to $300, plus the offender must pay restitution and may be
required to perform some community service. §42-4-
1701(3)(a)(II)
Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding:
Racing on Highway: Speed Contest Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. §42-4-
1105(1) and (3)
Sanctions:
Criminal Sanction:
Mandatory Minimum Term: None
Fine ($ Range): $10 to $300. §42-4-1701(3)(a)(II)(A)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Action:
Licensing Authorized and
Type of Action: Suspension via a point system. §42-2-127. For this offense,
a driver is assessed 12 points which results in suspension
under the point system. §42-2-127(1)(a) and (5)(c)
4 years. §42-2-127(1)(a). II. Point Schedule. The following points are assigned for speeding violations: one (1) point for
going 5 to 9 mph over either the reasonable and prudent speed or 5 to 9 mph over the maximum lawful speed limit of 75
mph; four (4) points for going 10 to 19 mph over either the reasonable and prudent speed or 10 to 19 mph over the
maximum law speed limit of 75 mph; six (6) points for going 20 to 39 mph over either the reasonable and prudent speed or
20 to 39 mph over the maximum law speed limit of 75 mph; twelve (12) points for going 40 mph or more over the
reasonable and prudent speed or 40 mph or more over the maximum law speed limit of 75 mph; three (3) points are
assessed for a failure to reduce speed when a special hazard exists. No points are assessed for going 1 to 4 mph over either
the reasonable and prudent speed or 1 to 4 mph over the maximum law speed limit of 75 mph. §42-2-127(5)(f) Important:
No points can be assessed against a person's driving record if the original citation was issued via an "automated vehicle
identification system." §§42-2-127(5.5) and 42-4-110.5(3)
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