Consequences of Vehicle Code (VC) 22348(b)

The charge of driving over 100 miles per hour in the state of California is very serious. Potentially, you could face:

• A fine up to $500 (first offense)
• Suspended license for 30 days (first offense)
• Two points added to your driver’s license record

Understanding the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Point System

If you receive any of the following, the DMV will work to suspend your license for a period of six months as a negligent operator (driver with excessive points):

• Four points in a single year
• Six points in a two-year period
• Eight points in three years

Mandatory Appearance in Court

When you receive a ticket for driving over 100 miles per hour in the state of California, VC 22348(b), there is a mandatory court appearance, whether by you or an attorney working on your behalf.

Driving Traffic School

Unfortunately, there is no option for driving school for this particular traffic violation.

Fines Associated with Driving More Than 100 Miles per Hour

• Maximum fine of $500 (first offense)
• Maximum fine of $750 (second offense within three years)
• Maximum fine of $1,000 (if convicted of two or more prior offenses within five years)

Ticket for Driving 100 Miles per Hour versus Speeding

California Law

Details pertaining to current California law can be found here.

Vehicle Code (VC) 22348 – Excessive Speed and Designated Lane Use (b) “A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than 100 miles per hour is guilty of an infraction punishable as follows: (1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of this subdivision, by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The court may also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 30 days pursuant to Section 13200.5. (2) Upon a conviction under this subdivision of an offense that occurred within three years of a prior offense resulting in a conviction of an offense under this subdivision, by a fine of not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). The person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13355. (3) Upon a conviction under this subdivision of an offense that occurred within five years of two or more prior offenses resulting in convictions of offenses under this subdivision, by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). The person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to subdivision of Section 13355.

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Additional Resources

• Points on Your License and the California DMV

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