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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 19:23:01+00:00

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The fine for a violation can range from $35.00 to more than $500.00, plus court costs and assessments.
A person cited for speeding under VC 22350 can (a) pay the fine, (b) do traffic school (once every 18 months) or (c) fight the ticket in court.
If you complete traffic school or fight the ticket successfully, you will avoid getting points on your DMV record. Otherwise this is a "one point" violation. You risk getting a negligent operator license suspension if you get 4 points in 12 months, 6 points in 24 months or 8 points in 36 months.
An attorney can be hired to handle the case in court. If so, the client does not need to be present in court.
Ignoring the ticket (neither paying the fine nor going to court) will likely result in being charged with failure to appear per Vehicle Code 40508. Although speeding is just an infraction, failure to appear can be charged as a misdemeanor crime.
1. What is reasonable and safe under Vehicle Code 22350 VC?
3. What are the penalties if I violate 22350 VC or California's speed limits?
3.1. Do I receive a speeding ticket or get my license suspended?
3.2. Will points go on my driving record?
3.3. Am I negligent for any accidents?
4. Are there legal defenses if accused of speeding or violating 22350 VC?
4.1. Can I fight a ticket even if a radar was used?
5. Is it a crime if I violate 22350 VC?
6. Are there any laws related to Vehicle Code 22350 VC?
Example: On Monday, John is driving 55 miles per hour on a city highway. The time is late morning and there are only a few other drivers on the road. The weather is overcast.
On Tuesday, John drives on the same section of highway. His speed is again at 55 miles per hour. It's rush hour though and many other drivers are on the road. An afternoon snowstorm has caused the road to become slippery, even icy in some areas.
John's driving on Monday is perfectly within the limits of Vehicle Code 22350 VC. His speed of 55 miles per hour is both reasonable and safe given the relaxed driving conditions. However, John is likely violating the law on Tuesday. A speed of 55 miles per hour is indeed dangerous and unreasonable since there is heavy traffic and the road conditions are slick and icy.
California has two types of speed limits.
Whether or not a driver is in violation of the law while driving, is treated differently between these two types.
These limits are considered absolute because if a motorist is driving faster than the limits, then he is automatically considered speeding and in violation of the law. California's basic speeding law doesn't apply. Note that Vehicle Code 22362 makes it illegal to speed in a construction zone.
These speed limits are different than absolute speed limits. If a driver is driving faster than a "prima facie" speed limit, it doesn't necessarily mean that he is speeding and in violation of the law.
3.1 Do I receive a speeding ticket or get my license suspended?
A driver that is found guilty of breaking the basic speeding law, or of driving in excess of a speed limit, will receive a speeding ticket and may get a suspension of his driver's license.
A second offense within three years of time results in a ticket with a maximum base fine of $750 and a possible license suspension of six months.
3.2 Will points go on my driving record?
A driver will receive points on his driving record if he drives faster than a speed limit or violates 22350 VC. One point will get added.
he faces being designated a negligent operator and thus a drivers license suspension.
3.3 Am I negligent for any accidents?
Note that we raise the issue of negligence because excessive speed can sometimes cause auto accidents. These accidents can cause injuries that form the basis of personal injury lawsuits; and, proving negligence in a personal injury case is sometimes difficult.
It's critical to contact a California car accident lawyer if you were involved in an automobile accident.
If in the case of the basic speeding law and the "prima facie" speed limit, showing that your speed was reasonable and safe.
Finding fault in the way an officer found that you were speeding.
4.1 Can I fight a speeding ticket in California even if a radar was used?
Proving that the radar device was not calibrated properly. If not, the citation could be based on an illegal speed trap.
As to the first showing, note that a radar device measures speed by shooting out a beam at a target (here, a speeding car). The width of this beam increases with distance. As it increases, it's possible that the path of the beam will include other cars and objects. The result is that a car might appear as traveling faster than it actually was.
It is not a crime if a person violates the basic speeding law.
These violations are treated as infractions under California law and an offender is not subject to incarceration.
California's minimum speed law is set forth in California Vehicle Code 22400 VC.
A person found guilty of violating this section will receive a ticket in the amount of $238. Points will also be placed on the motorist's driving record.
The possible jail sentence and fine increase if the reckless driving causes an injury. In this case, the reckless driving can also get charged, but doesn't have to, as a felony. This is where California's reckless driving becomes a California "wobbler" offense.
The enhancement is found to be true.
The additional penalty is a minimum 60-day jail term added to your DUI sentence and a requirement that you participate in a drug and/or alcohol education program (also known as California DUI school).
Violated Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC driving under the influence, Vehicle Code 23152(b) VC driving with a BAC .08 or more, or Vehicle Code 23153 VC DUI with injury.
Note that a prosecutor must prove all three of these facts to sustain the enhancement.
If you've been charged with a crime or are the victim of an accident, we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group.
To schedule your free consultation, call us at 855-LAWFIRM (855-529-3476) or submit the form on this page.
Washam v. Peerless Automatic Staple Machine Co. (1941) 45 Cal. App. 2d 174.
Burton v. Los Angeles R. Corp. (1947) 79 Cal. App. 2d 605.
Gambrel v. Duensing (1932) 127 Cal. App. 593.
Lazzarotto v. Atchison, T. & S. F. R. Co. (1958) 157 Cal. App. 2d. 455.
Green v. Uarte (1948) 87 Cal. App. 2d 75.
Bingham v. Greenamyer (1938) 25 Cal. App. 2d 467.
Meads v. Deener (1932) Cal. App. 328.
Falasco v. Hulen (1935) 6 Cal. App. 2d 224.
Hert v. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. (1935) 4 Cal. App. 2d 598.
California Vehicle Code 22400 VC.
California Vehicle Code 23582 VC.

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