2007-12-18 09:37:04 · 8 answers · asked by jayson 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
never arrested for speeding unless there is some other law your breaking at the time that warrants arrest.If you are 25 more above then they usually find something to arrest you on
2007-12-18 09:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by southarkansas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cited is one thing, handcuffed and locked up is another. In California, my son (who should know) told me it's going twice the posted speed limit- so, it's 50 in a 25 (city) or 110 in a 55 (freeway). I've had a few tickets, too, and this makes sense. I've done 38 in a 25 and 80 on the freeway. But I've never been arrested. My son foolishly took my Plymouth (318) out of the high school parking lot and "wanted to see how fast it would go." He didn't give the cop any guff, so the cop wrote him up for 48 in a 25. I think the cop didn't want to arrest him, just get him to slow down. That lesson stayed with him a good five or six years.
I guess a lot depends on where you're speeding. Listen, if you want to go fast, don't do it on the street. Find a dragstrip or road course somewhere and have fun. It's safer (no cross traffic or pedestrians) and you won't get your license lifted.
2007-12-18 09:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, 20 mph over the speed limit. I miss Japan!
2007-12-18 09:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by Indie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One mile over the posted speed limit is considered speeding, and, yes, you can get arrested for that.
2007-12-18 10:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son was caught driving 103 in a 55 by a state trooper. He was taken to jail and his car was towed.
I know this wasn't part of your question but...
I'm thankful every day that trooper was where he was and caught my son. God only knows what may have happened to him or others if he were left to continue driving in that manner.
2007-12-18 09:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by justceleste 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most cops will give 3-5 mile leeway over the posted limit. anything over that & you'll be pulled over. anything 25 miles or more over the limit will get you a reckless driving charge...
EDIT: to the person above....you think it takes at least 21 miles over the limit? with my lead foot, i need to live where you live if the cops are that nice!
technically, a police officer can pull you over even if you're one mile over the limit. that's why they call it a limit. but you can most likely contest them in court and get the ticket thrown out by claiming your speedometer must be a little off....
2007-12-18 09:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Honey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Typically 21 MPH over the limit - but it also depends on road conditions/traffic.
2007-12-18 09:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends where you are. i know nevada is 20 mph over. its considered criminal speeding. i found that out when i was pulled over for 19 over.
2007-12-18 09:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋