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I. See the Basic Speed Rule above.
Based on engineering and traffic investigations, State and local governments establish minimum speed limits on highways under their jurisdictions. §258.628(1)
Other: I. A person operating a passenger vehicle which is towing another vehicle shall not drive >55 MPH.(2) §257.627(5)
II. A person operating a truck weighing 10,000 lbs. shall not drive >55 MPH.(3) §257.627(6)
VIII. Certain combinations of vehicles shall not be operated a speed >15 MPH.(4) §257.719(4)(a)
Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: Revocation-90 days to 2 years §257.319(1) Suspension-Not more than 1 year §257.320(4)
Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: Revocation-90 days §257.319(1) The minimum suspension period appears to be mandatory. Suspension-None
Period of Mandatory Suspension: 2 serious violations (within 36 months)-60 days 3 serious violations (within 36 months)-120 days §257.319b(1)(a) & (b)
2. This limit does not apply if (1) "vehicle or trailer has 2 wheels or less and does not exceed the combined weight of 750 pounds for the vehicle or trailer and load, or a trailer coach of not more than 26 feet in length with brakes on each wheel and attached to the passenger vehicle with an equalizing or stabilizing coupling unit." §257.627(5)
5. The following mandatory fines apply to persons who exceed the speed limit on highways or freeways with a maximum speed limit 55 MPH and where the offender has responded "with explanation" to a civil infraction: 1 to 5 MPH over the limit-$10; 6 to 10 MPH over the limit-$20; 11 to 15 MPH over the limit-$30; 16 to 25 MPH over the limit-$40; and, 26 MPH over the limit-$50. §257.629c
6. Point System. I. A persons's license is subject to suspension if they accumulate 12 points within a 2 year period. §257.320(1)(d) II. The following points are assigned for speeding and speed related violations: Felony resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle-6 points; reckless driving-6 points; drag racing-4 points; exceeding the speed by >15 MPH-4 points; careless driving-3 points; exceeding the speed by >10 MPH but 15 MPH-3 points; exceeding the speed limit by 10 MPH-2 points; and, all other speed related moving violation-2 points. §257.320a(a), (e), (f), (i), (j) & (k) (After 10/1/99, see §257.320a(a), (d), (e), (i), (j) & (n).) III. However, the following points are assessed for exceeding the speed limit on highways where the speed limit is 55 MPH if the offender has responded "with an explanation" to a civil infraction: 1 to 5 MPH over the limit-0 points; 6 to 10 MPH over the limit-1 point; 11 to 15 MPH over the limit-2 points; 16 to 25 MPH over the limit-3 points; and, 26 MPH over the limit-4 points. §257.629c
7. The offense of "drag racing" on a highway is defined as operating a motor vehicle either (1) in a speed or acceleration contest, (2) for the purpose of making a record, or (3) where 2 or more vehicles accelerate in an attempt to out-distance each other. §257.626a
9. Felonious driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle "carelessly and heedlessly in wilful and wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property and thereby injuring so as to cripple any person, but not causing death." §752.191
11. A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more MPH or careless driving. §257.319b(2)(b) & (b) (After 10/1/99, a "serious traffic offense" means careless driving or excessive speeding as defined under Federal Regulations. These regulations define a "serious traffic offense" to include exceeding the posted speed limit by 15 MPH or more (49 CFR 383.5). §257.319b(3)(b))