Going 80 in a 60 MPH Zone
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If you have been caught going 80 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone, you can expect to receive a speeding ticket. In most cases, you will typically be issued for violation code 22349. If you drive approximately 20 mph over the speeding limit, you can expect to receive a fine somewhere in the $367 region. However, please do keep in mind that this is purely an estimate. You will receive the exact fine amount on the courtesy notice.
In California, on arterials whereby the speed limit is lower than the maximum speed limit, which is 55 mph or 65 mph, based on a speed zone study, a lidar, radar, or any other type of suitable electronic speed detection device could be used for enforcing the speed limit.
Nevertheless, to conform with the speed trap rules that are in place in California, the speed zone study needs to have been carried out in adherence to the speed zone study rules that were established and set out in the California MUTCD.
Should the speed zone study not have been valid on the day the speeding ticket was assigned or the speed zone study did not reflect the requirements of the California MUTCD, particularly in reference to the 85th percentile speed, then the court may dismiss a speeding ticket for 22350 vc if you do decide to go ahead and contest it.
It is critical to note that this requirement is not applicable to speed limits on residential streets, i.e. those that are less than 40 feet wide or near school zones where there is a 25 mph speed limit.
The speeding laws in place in California
The basic speeding law in California means that driving at a speed that is greater than what is considered reasonable or product having due regard for the traffic, visibility, weather, and so on is prohibited. In basic words, you need to make sure that you always drive at a safe speed, yet what is considered safe does depend on the circumstances. For example, on a certain road, it may be safe to drive 55 mph on a sunny and bright day. However, going at this speed could be dangerous if the road is wet and it is dark, meaning you would be in violation of the basic speeding law.
In terms of absolute speed limits, there is no trick to how these work in California. Should the absolute speed limit be 70 mph, and you drive at a faster speed than this, you have violated the law. The absolute speed limits in California stop motorists from driving quicker than:
- 55 miles per hour on an undivided, two-lane highway, unless posted for a higher speed
- 65 miles per hour on highways and freeways that have not been posted for 70 mph
- 70 miles per hour on freeways that have posted this speed
Presumed speed limits are also used in California. This works in a different manner to an absolute limit. You are not necessarily going to be found guilty if you have exceeded a presumed speed limit. You would still have the chance to prove that you were going at a safe speed. Contact a specialist attorney for assistance with this.
There are a number of incidents where you may be able to contest your speed ticket
There are a lot of different strategies that could be used to beat the speeding ticket that you have received. However, it does really depend on the sort of speeding ticket that you have been provided with. This is why it makes sense to get in touch with a trusted car speeding lawyer who will be able to assess the situations surrounding your ticket to ensure you get the help and assistance that is needed.
It is important to remember what you said to the police officer when you were issued the ticket. Before a defense can be drafted by your attorney, you do need to remember what you said to the police officer when they pulled you over.
If you said that you were speeding or you admitted you did so without providing any sort of reason or excuse, it could be very hard for you to dispute your speeding ticket. However, this is why it makes sense to at least contact an experienced attorney. They will be able to assess all of the particulars concerning your case and they will provide you with their expert opinion as to whether or not you have a chance of success.
Steve has been leading the fight against traffic tickets for over 22 years and is the CEO/President of GetDismissed, a service that empowers California drivers with traffic tickets to fight back without going to court. As a thought leader and business entrepreneur, Steve has also been featured on TV, Radio, Print, and Online as a traffic ticket expert talking about such subjects as distracted driving, contesting traffic tickets, traffic ticket myths, traffic ticket tips, traffic law, and more. Steve is a published author, releasing his first book in 2011, and now has four books regarding fighting traffic tickets which can be found on Amazon. Read More…
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GetDismissed produces results in fighting all kinds of tickets. Unfortunately, this list does not include exhibition of speed citations. Your best bet in fighting one of these infractions, is to contact an attorney. An attorney can negotiate on your behalf to try and reduce fines, or even to reduce the charges to a lesser infraction which could possibly qualify for traffic school.
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