Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA

Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding:
Careless Driving: (continued)
Careless Driving 61 : Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense or, if there is bodily
injury or death to another person, Class 1
Misdemeanor traffic offense. §42-4-1402(2)
Sanction:
Criminal:
Imprisonment (Term): Non injury/death-related offense — 10 to 90 days.
Injury/Death-related offense — 10 days to 1 year. §42-4-
1701(3)(a)(II)(A)
Mandatory Minimum Term
of Imprisonment: None
Fine ($ Range): Non injury/death-related offense — $10 to $300.
Injury/Death-related offense — $100 to $1,000. §42-4-
1701(3)(a)(II)(A)
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None
Administrative Licensing Actions:
Type of Licensing Action
(Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. §42-2-127 For this offense, a
driver is assessed 4 points. §42-2-127(1)(a) and (5)(e)
Length of Term of License
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. §42-2-132(1)
Mandatory Term of License
Withdrawal Action: None. A probationary license with restrictions may be issued.
§42-2-127(12)
Other: A person may be required to attend a course of instruction on
traffic laws, hazardous driving situations and accident
prevention. §42-4-1717
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 62 :
Grounds for Suspension: A person's CDL privilege is suspended, if while driving a
CMV, he/she either (1) commits 2 "serious traffic
violations” 63 within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such
violations within a 3-year period. §42-2-403(2) and 1 CCR
204-12(6) and (7)(d)
Period of Suspension: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three
serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §42-2-403(2)
and 1 CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d)
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Operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners,
traffic and use of the streets and all other attendant circumstances. §42-4-1402(1)
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A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross
vehicle weight of ≥26,001 lbs., is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which
requires that the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. §42-2-
402(4)(a)
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A “serious traffic violation” includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §42-2-403(2), 1
CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d) and 49 CFR 383.5.
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