If you are stopped for speeding, the officer will issue a ticket under VEH 22350 or 22350VC, which is California state’s traffic law related to speeding.
A speeding ticket, typically, is regarded more as an infraction than a misdemeanor. However, reckless driving or street racing may be considered a misdemeanor. Also, if you fail to pay the penalty or appear in court within the stipulated deadline, you may be committing a misdemeanor.