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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.
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+
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.
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