Everyone has been late for something in their life. Anyone who has experienced this can attest to the fact that it is not fun. This makes a lot of people do whatever they can to avoid running late again in the future. Unfortunately, some people do this by breaking the law.
Speeding doesn’t seem like a big deal to a lot of drivers out there, especially since so many people do it on a daily basis. However, speeding is still illegal because it is dangerous. Speeding is classified as driving faster than what could be considered safe or prudent based on weather, visibility, and traffic.
The faster someone drives, the less time they have to react to an unexpected change or danger. This is what causes accidents. In fact, speeding is the third most common cause of accidents. Driving under the influence comes in second, and distracted driving is number one. This gives you a good idea of how dangerous speeding truly is.
Here in California, drivers will face tickets for speeding, which are arguably worse than just getting to their destination a few minutes late. So long as the overall speed was under 100 miles per hour (mph), the ticket prices are as follows:
- $35 for being 1 to 15 mph over the speed limit.
- $70 for being 16 to 25 mph over the speed limit.
- $100 for being 26 mph or more over the limit.
For anyone caught going over 100 mph, they face a max fine of up to $500, as well as a 30-day suspension of their license for a first-time offense. If caught speeding like that again, the max fine can be up to $750 with a 6-month license suspension. A third or subsequent offense earns a person a max fine of $1,000 and a 1-year license suspension.
Despite how it may seem, speeding is a very dangerous thing to do. Driving at unsafe speeds can easily cause accidents that can harm or kill people, which is why the act is illegal.