Speeding Ticket on a Permit

I’m 15 years old and am 3 months from getting my license. Unfortunately, I received a speeding ticket for going over 65 in Truckee, CA. I was going around 88mph, and it was late, so the officer seemed linient. Isn't it that officers are suppose to ask for my license, proof of insurance, and registration. Well he took my permit and walked over to his patrol car, filled out a ticket and sent me on my way. At first I didn’t really care, because I knew I deserved it, but now that my friends are telling me I can’t drive until I’m 18, I'm a little confused. I just received the fine for the bail, and I’m trying to figure out what to do now. I understand that I have to pay for it, but what next? Can i still get my license? Do i need to apply for traffic school?

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Originally Posted by infinitexskillz

I’m 15 years old and am 3 months from getting my license. Unfortunately, I received a speeding ticket for going over 65 in Truckee, CA. I was going around 88mph, and it was late, so the officer seemed linient. Isn't it that officers are suppose to ask for my license, proof of insurance, and registration. Well he took my permit and walked over to his patrol car, filled out a ticket and sent me on my way. At first I didn’t really care, because I knew I deserved it, but now that my friends are telling me I can’t drive until I’m 18, I'm a little confused. I just received the fine for the bail, and I’m trying to figure out what to do now. I understand that I have to pay for it, but what next? Can i still get my license? Do i need to apply for traffic school?

Once a permit is obtained, you must:
• Hold the instruction permit for at least six months.
• Drive with a parent, guardian, spouse, or adult 25 or older, or with a licensed professional instructor. These drivers must have a valid California driver license.
• Complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night. A parent or guardian must certify in writing that these hours have been completed.
• Complete both driver education and training.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Not drink and drive. Even a 0.01 percent concentration of alcohol in your blood - less than one drink - will result in a one-year license suspension for drivers under age 21.

Stage 2:
Provisional License

To obtain a provisional driver license, you must:
• Complete Stage 1.
• Be at least 16 years old, but less than 18.
• Pass a behind-the-wheel driving test.

Once your provisional license is issued, the following conditions apply:
• For the first 6 months (or until you turn 18), no passengers under age 20 allowed unless a licensed driver age 25 or older is present. Exceptions made for certain needs (such as taking younger siblings to school) when reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate.
• For the first 12 months (or until you turn 18), no driving permitted between midnight and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by licensed driver age 25 or older. Exceptions permitted for school, employment, family and medical needs when reasonable transportaion facilities are inadequate; licensees must carry a statement from the appropriate school official, employer, doctor or parent/guardian.


(A teen driver must be stopped for another violation, such as speeding or failing to wear a safety belt, before a ticket is written for violating the conditions above. Violation of passenger or nighttime driving restrictions results in either court-ordered community service or a fine.)
• Maintain a clean driving record. One citation or at-fault crash within 12 months results in a DMV warning. Two or more result in license restrictions and suspensions.
Stage 3:
Full License

A provisional license becomes a full license when you:
• Become 18 years old.
• Have no outstanding DMV or court-ordered restrictions, suspensions or probation.

You do not need to return to the DMV to obtain your full license.

Drivers under 21 are still subject to a one-year license suspension if their blood alcohol concentration exceeds 0.01 percent when driving.

****I'm not sure exactly how California will handle it. But it does appear you were supposed to keep your record clean.

In our state if you get a violation they may review it and decide if you will get a license.