I live in Texas and was wondering if you could get arrested for going over a certain speed? Because I do a lot of traveling from city to city and I don't want to spent an extra hour in a car when I could be there in a hour less... Thanks
2007-06-14 10:38:01 · 16 answers · asked by donald tran 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I can only tell you how we have done things in California (yeah, I know. It ain't Texas). If someone is speeding in the more conventional sense, 10-20 mph over the speed limit, I would normally isssue a citation.
If they were travelling over that or in excess of 100 mph, that would usually qualify as reckless (and not wreck-less) driving and that being a misdemeanor as opposed to an infraction, would generally qualify them for a free trip to jail and their car being towed. If you're in that much of a hurry, take a plane.
2007-06-14 10:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check if breaking the speed limit is breaking the LAW, and is a CRIME. If it is, you CAN get arrested, or land up paying lots to a lawyer to see that you stay out of jail. Check LOCAL laws too. As for your doing a "lot of traveling from city to city" it is a bigger reason for you to be MORE RESPONSIBLE. Get a comfortable car (doesn't have to be as good as what you might have today, but should make you comfortable while sitting and driving) and try and enjoy the drive. Or, change your lifestyle, but don't break the speed limit!!
2007-06-14 17:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by Sky Clipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: Yes. Long answer follows...
If the speed limit is 30, you can get a ticket or arrested for doing 31. If the limit is 55, it's 56. 70, it's 71. See a pattern developing here?
If it wasn't for the two points,I wouldn't waste my time pointing out that you already knew the answer when you posted your question.
That said, doing 70 in a 60 zone saves 6 minutes over that 70 miles. Thus, to save an hour (as you posit), you'd have to travel 700 miles per day, and you're not doing that.
Finally, please move away from us here in Texas.
2007-06-14 17:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sgt Pepper 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you were a decent, law abiding chap, you wouldn't even ask this question. What will you use as an excuse when you kill someone because you didn't want to take time to obey the laws? Get a job behind a desk where the worst you can do is fall off your chair and not hurt anyone else.
2007-06-14 18:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get arrested for going too fast, but you have to double the speed limit and you only get arrested because it turns into a felony charge. (So in another words, Keep on going, if going that fast.)
2007-06-14 17:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...
every state has a set amount (15-25 miles an hour over the speed limit) that it is no longer speeding
it is wreckless endangerment.
but usually, as long as you are just keeping up with traffic, they wont arrest you unless your doing stupid things
2007-06-14 17:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by devinthedragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a speed limit, and yes, even Texas has one.
2007-06-14 17:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if you are traveling anywhere 30 + miles over the speed limit, they could take you in.
2007-06-14 17:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by laurelflwr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I speed all the time in Texas. I-20 is like never patrolled. As long as you have no other pending tickets or warrants you should just get a ticket.
2007-06-14 17:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by ST33V0 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's true in most, if not all, States. Even in the case of reckless driving, the officer has the option of arresting you if his or her judgement is that it is not safe to allow you to return to driving after being pulled over.
2007-06-14 17:45:49 · answer #10 · answered by David S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋