Jail for speed over 100

[TTT]

My understanding is that speed over 100 is grounds for a trip to jail. So how often does that happen? Assume for purposes of this question no other complicating variables (alcohol, other drugs, bad driver attitude, contraband in car, etc.). Just 100+ on an open highway.

TIA.

[TRICKSTER]

Who told you that 100+ was grounds for a trip to jail. It's an infraction, you do not go to jail for infractions.

CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE

22348.

(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 22351, a person shall not drive a vehicle upon a highway with a speed limit established pursuant to Section 22349 or 22356 at a speed greater than that speed limit.

(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 (b) of Section 13355.

(c) A vehicle subject to Section 22406 shall be driven in a lane designated pursuant to Section 21655, or if a lane has not been so designated, in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, the driver shall use either the designated lane, the lane to the immediate left of the right-hand lane, or the right-hand lane for traffic as permitted under this code. If, however, specific lane or lanes have not been designated on a divided highway having four or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, a vehicle may also be driven in the lane to the immediate left of the right-hand lane, unless otherwise prohibited under this code. This subdivision does not apply to a driver who is preparing for a left- or right-hand turn or who is in the process of entering into or exiting from a highway or to a driver who is required necessarily to drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on his or her intended route.

[71MUSTY]

Who told you that 100+ was grounds for a trip to jail. It's an infraction, you do not go to jail for infractions.

CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE

Could they also cite for Reckless Driving?

[Maltese Falcon]

Could they also cite for Reckless Driving?

Probably depends on the location, 100 on the 10 in Mojave or 100 on the 5 in East LA.

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[TRICKSTER]

Could they also cite for Reckless Driving?

Possibly, but there would need to be more involved than simple speed.

[TTT]

Apparently I was misinformed. Thank you Trickster.

[Braddah Jay]

I was told that 15 miles over the posted speed limit was considered reckless driving punishable with fine and or jail time?
Or maybe I was misinformed...

[eta34]

Definitely misinformed, Braddah.

[BABUSA]

100+ will get you a 30 day impound on your vehicle.

[P5Ret]

100+ will get you a 30 day impound on your vehicle.

Tow authority section? I've never seen it.

[71MUSTY]

Tow authority section? I've never seen it.

See Tricksters post above.

[TKM]

You should probably avoid Virginia like a rare strain of Asiatic Airborne Scab-flaking Gonorrhea.

From Jalopnik.

http://jalopnik.com/never-speed-in-virginia-lessons-from-my-three-days-in-1613604053

[P5Ret]

See Tricksters post above.

It says suspend a license for up to 30 days, it says nothing about a 30 day impound.

[doggie]

How about 110 in the carpool lane on the 405 at 0430?

[M1NM]

We were blasting down the 58 between Tehachapi and Bakersfield in my friends Ford GT at about 160+. He backed off because he said I looked nervous. I just told him I was wondering how to get home after they impounded his car. He let me drive home I was more sensible - only 150.