What happens when you get pinched going over 100 MPH
You're looking at the evil red orb through the rear-view mirror of your dad's Corvette (or your wife's Honda Pilot ). Making matters worse, you've just been burning up the asphalt for the past few miles. The ominous light is behind you and changing lanes aren't causing it to go away. Not that any of us ever venture into triple-digit speeds... but what would happen if you got nailed doing 100 mph on a public road? Well, it depends.
The pain you will soon feel in your wallet (and the amount of time you possibly spend incarcerated) will vary state-to-state. In California, the two points you gain on your driving record will be accompanied with up to a $500 fine and possible jail time. In Virginia, your bank account will lighten by up to $2,500 and there is mandatory time behind bars. Many states use a sliding scale to determine penalties, while others automatically suspend licenses (in addition to the aforementioned treats).
Is there a child in your car, alcohol on your breath or did you make more than a few lane changes as you dodged the normal flow of traffic? Let's hope you weren't racing. If so, reckless driving may be added to your infraction. In many cases, that is a free upgrade to a possible misdemeanor criminal offense. Things get ugly rather quickly, and a decent attorney starts to look attractive, especially if you have been caught before.
According to the experts, the easiest way to avoid this heinous plot... is to simply start slowing down.
[Source: AOL Autos]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Zander 7:50PM (3/05/2009)
This article has not pertinent content. The title implies it will contain information about what to do, not what will happen. Please discontinue publishing the author.
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zamafir 7:57PM (3/05/2009)
What to do is simple, be honest and respectful. Both times I was caught above 100 (125 some ten years ago, and 105 recently... also my only two moving violations) the officers indicated 85. In the first instance, i immediately admitted fault, didn't attempt to low ball the numbers, and was polite. In the second instance I attempted to low ball, and wound up with a ticket, though my passenger was quite adamant that the officers disposition seemed as though I would have made it with a warning had I not attempted to low ball. It's the same stuff traffic school tells you, the purpose of an officer of the peace is to get you to acknowledge you're doing something wrong and to correct it. Though the discipline of the officer also affects your chances.
seanleeforever 9:21PM (3/05/2009)
"purpose of an officer of the peace is to get you to acknowledge you're doing something wrong and to correct it. Though the discipline of the officer also affects your chances."
that might be the intent, but not in this economy. ticket are now been used to generate profit for government as far as i can tell. my friend get a speeding ticket (close to 300 dollars) for going 3 mph more than the speed limit.... and that speed limit was 5 mph.
Azael 9:36PM (3/05/2009)
Actually, there is a video on what happens if you exceed 100 mph on public roads and a great way to properly react.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZghPKVDELhA
Andy 10:09PM (3/05/2009)
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010111 2:28AM (3/06/2009)
"my friend get a speeding ticket (close to 300 dollars) for going 3 mph more than the speed limit.... and that speed limit was 5 mph."
sounds to me like it could also be worded as "my friend was going nearly twice the posted limit".
seanleeforever 2:26PM (3/06/2009)
so let's see how you can spot difference between 5 mph or 8 mph on your car's speedometer. most car i had doesn't even show you the 10 mph line.
by the way. he get his speed ticket in the airport at LAX. if you ever been there, you know it is hard to change lanes and get to correct terminal without move "a bit" faster.
tekd 5:47AM (3/07/2009)
@Azael
Hahaha, the BMW broke down so he was caught? That's kind of sad, lol.
I guess the lesson is to steal a more reliable sports car and make sure the gas tank is full =p
Eric Moon 9:11PM (3/05/2009)
Zander must be having a bad day to point out mishaps with W's.
I would expect such varied punishments amongst states for 100+ due to the varied terrain our fine country contains. 100 on a central Nevada or west Texas back road is far different than 100 on a Virgina winding thing passing farms and families along the way.
Come to think of it, maybe an officer or state asking the 4-W's, as Zander would "not (or is it no...Zander)" suggest, is an appropriate use to devise said punishments.
Thanks for the article Harley!
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Tabajara Labs 7:59PM (3/05/2009)
The article is nice and this is a "what if" kind of concept. Please continue publishing the author.
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tfferwew 8:06PM (3/05/2009)
+1
Sea Urchin 8:02PM (3/05/2009)
Well you can do what i do, works every time.
I follow the law.
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Michael 8:03PM (3/05/2009)
"What do I do when I get pinched going over 100MPH?"
"lol follow the law dude!"
Wow.
jjmcubed 8:29PM (3/05/2009)
Interesting that you never break the speed limit. Now it is true, that I don't steal, rape, or murder... but breaking the law in speeding? I'm sure I accomplish that every time I drive, if even by one mile per hour.
RobZ4 8:37PM (3/05/2009)
Freaking hilarious ..COTD !!!
SteveO 8:41PM (3/05/2009)
So you're the a$$hole doing the speed limit that I keep getting stuck behind.
caddy-v 10:50PM (3/05/2009)
Jeeez, SeaUrchin, get a life and quit eating lead paint.
Mike P. 2:39AM (3/06/2009)
Well, you must be an annoying one to drive behind. Most cars on main roads do about 10 kmph over the limit (15 kmph on a downhill grade or certain other exceptions) and the police don't mind. It's sane. It's still safe on those roads. Go the limit and you impede the flow of traffic.
Now, 10 kmph over the limit on a residential street, playground zone, school zone, construction zone, or during inclement weather or when the traffic is heavy and doing the limit... that warrants a ticket.
Titolito 8:03PM (3/05/2009)
If there are ANY other cars in the road, there is absolutely NO reason to reach triple digits on public roads. Selfish, inconsiderate people that do this should be locked up in a PMITA prison.
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zamafir 8:13PM (3/05/2009)
There's actually no reason period, regardless of level of traffic.