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Drivers License Suspension A Possible Punishment for Speeding in California

By Walin & Klarich

Under New California Law, A Person Who Is Convicted Of Driving In Excess Of 100 MPH May Have Their Driving Privileges Suspended. Under California law, the court may impose a drivers license suspension on drivers convicted of driving in excess of 100 mph. The court may suspend driving privileges without any opportunity for obtaining a restricted license during the period of suspension. As of 2009, California Vehicle Code Section 13200 allows courts to suspend the license of a person who is convicted of driving in excess of 100 mph. For a first conviction, the court may impose a 30 day license suspension. A second conviction may result in a 60 day license suspension, and a third conviction allows a 6 month suspension. The new law does not allow the driver to obtain a restricted license for purposes of driving to and from work or school...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on February 24, 2009 (boomark / email).