Speeding

[WVUD1982]

Can you be taken to jail for speeding?

 

[CdwJava]

It depends on the state and the specific charge. In California, the answer would be, "no" ... unless the driver refuses to sign the citation or does not adequate identification.

- Carl

 

[kwohl]

if it was reckless, yes you could be taken to jail. depends on the state for specific speeds, but generally it would have to be a very substantial speed violation, i.e., 90-100mph+

 

[CdwJava]

It still depends on the state. In my state speed alone cannot qualify as "reckless" driving, and most reckless driving violations are going to be cited out even though it is a misdemeanor.

In some states (like TX) ALL traffic violations are subject to arrest.

So it really depends on the nature of the violation and the state where it occurred.

- Carl