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Exhibition of Speed - Illegal Racing on Public Roads Penalties
The charge of exhibition of speed is based on a driver’s attempt to race or engage in any type of Speed Contest on a public roadway. This can include racing against another vehicle, even if you don’t exceed the posted speed limit, or racing against a clock to attempt to time acceleration of a vehicle. In some states it can also include placing a barricade or obstacle across a public road or highway to facilitate a race or timed event.
Exhibition Of Speed Penalties
Depending on where you are within the United States when charged with the exhibition of speed offense, several different penalties are possible. In most states first exhibition of speed charges can result in tickets and fines, however more significant penalties are certainly possible.
Possible Penalties
- Fines
- Jail time of up to 90 days
- Community service hours
- Court ordered driving classes
- Suspension of driver's license for up to 6 months
Exhibition Of Speed Sentencing
As with most types of offenses the first time you appear before a judge on exhibition of speed charges the fines will generally be much less that the maximum. In addition the judge impose a suspended sentence, however they may also consider other motor vehicle offenses and significantly increase the charges to the maximum. An attorney can help in reducing the charges and also ensuring that the arresting officer proves that you were actually racing or attempting to race the vehicle.
Can A Lawyer Help With Exhibition Of Speed Charges?
Many times an attorney can meet with the prosecutor and either get the charges dropped or have the charges reduced. Although exhibition of speed or racing may not be seen as serious, it can impact your future if you have another motor vehicle traffic charge later on. Working with an attorney that is familiar with exhibition of speed charges as well as what the prosecution has to prove to make their case is really worth the small amount of money it will cost to have legal representation.
- If you have been charged with an Exhibition of Speed, Submit Your Case for a Free Review from a skilled Criminal Defense Attorney.
Exhibition of Speed: Fines and Jail by State
Penalties Vary Greatly by Case! For accurate penalties, talk to the court clerk or a lawyer!
| State | Avg. Fines | Avg. Jail | Avg. Probation | Other |
| Alabama | up to $500 | up to 6 months hard labor | Varies by Case | traffic school, license suspension, revocation |
| Alaska | 3.50 per mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 3-7 based on ticket according to DMV | SL depending on offense |
| Arizona | 7.50 for every mile over | Varies Widely by Case | 3-7 yearsDMV | Drivin class and anger mangement if ness |
| Arkansas | $10-$1000 | 1-25 days | Varies by Case | Suspended license or Traffic school |
| California | $15 for every mile over the speed limit | depending on offense | 7 years | depending on offense suspended license |
| Colorado | up to $500 | up to 6 months | up to 6 months | Judge may order a suspended license. |
| Connecticut | 500 | 1 year | 6 months | Not Available |
| Delaware | Varies by Case | Varies Widely by Case | Varies by Case | suspension of not longer than 6 months for a first offense and a1-year suspension for a subsequent offense |
| Florida | 7.65 For every mile over the spped limit | Varies Widely by Case | 7 years DMV | SL after 3 reckless driving offense |
| Georgia | up to $1,000 | up to 12 months | 1-5 yrs | Not Available |
| Hawaii | 0-$500 | 0-6 mos. | Varies by Case | May be required to attend driving classes, will perform community service and pay a $25 fine. License may be suspended for 0-5 yrs. OR revoked for 1 yr. |
| Idaho | $49-654 | Varies Widely by Case | Suspension of 1 year liscense | Offender 30 days suspension 90 days or 6 months for accumulating 12 points on the point system within 12 months. |
| Illinois | 5 dollars per mile over the limit | weekend time | DMV standards | suspended license depending on offense number |
| Indiana | 7.50 for every mile over | Varies Widely by Case | 7 years (dmv standard) | suspended license depending on speed and offense number |
| Iowa | 50 -500 | no more than 30 days. | Varies by Case | possible revocation of license from 6 months - 1 year. |
| Kansas | 13.00 per mile over the speed limit. | Varies Widely by Case | 3-7 based on ticket according to DMV | S.L. if not first offense |
| Kentucky | $355 to $1000 | 24 hours to 40 days | 1.Some one who over speeds in a race or contest in which the time to complete is measured. 2. Some one who helps in such a contest. 3.some one who obstructs the road or highway to aid such a contest. | 1.40 hours communits service. 2.previlage to operate a motor vehicle suspended from 90 days to 6 months |
| Louisiana | 7.50 for every mile over the speed limit | 0 to overnight | 3-7 based on ticket according to DMV | SL depending on offense |
| Maine | $355 to $1000 | 10 to 90 days | Varies by Case | Not Available |
| Maryland | 5 per mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 7 years | SL depending on offense |
| Massachusetts | up to $1,000.00 | up to 36 months | up to 36 months | license suspension for up to 60 days |
| Michigan | up to 500 dollars | up to 30 days for 1st offense | up to 6 months | You may lose license if its not your first offense. |
| Minnesota | up to $300, doubled or else up to $1000 if in school or construction zone, or 20 mph above speed limit, or when passing a parked emergency vehicle or one with flashing lights | no prison sentence unless in school or construction zone, or 20 mph above speed limit, or when passing a parked emergency vehicle or one with flashing lights, then could get 90 days imprisonment | Varies by Case | license revocation for at least 6 months for driving over 100 mph |
| Mississippi | 1st offense-Not more than $100; 2nd offense within 1 year-Not more than $200. Subsequent offense within 1 year-Not more than $500. | 1st offense-Not more than 10 days; 2nd offense within 1 year-Not more than 20 days. Subsequent offense within 1 year-Not more than 6 months. | Varies by Case | Traffic School: 1st offenders who meet eligibility requirements and participate in at least 4 hours of a traffic violators course will not have the violation recorded on his/her driving recordHighway Work Zone: A person is subject to a fine of not more than $250 for exceeding the posted speed limit in a highway work zone. |
| Missouri | 355$-1000$ | not more than 90 days | Varies by Case | two-year license suspension and imprisonment for violators and seize a car used in a race for 10 days without due process for the first offense. On the second offense, police can seize and sell the car used, regardless of its value. |
| Montana | $355 and 1000 | up to 90 days in jail | 7 years (dmv record) | Not Available |
| Nebraska | up to $500 | up to 6 months | Varies by Case | Depending on how many prior offenses you can lose your license. |
| Nevada | 1st offense-Not more than $100 2nd offense (within 1 year)-Not more than $200 3rd or subsequent offense (within 1 year)-Not more than $250 | no jail time | no probation | attend a traffic violator school |
| New Hampshire | $0 to $1000 | Varies Widely by Case | Varies by Case | Traffic School: An offender may be required to attend a Driver Attitude Training program. . Suspension via Court Order, Suspension via a Point System, Revocation for 3 traffic offenses within 1 year |
| New Jersey | 6.50 per mile over the speed limit | 0 to overnight | 3-7 based on ticket according to DMV | SL depending on offense |
| New Mexico | 7.50 for every mile over | Varies Widely by Case | 3-7 years DMV | driving class |
| New York | 1-10 mph over limit $45-$150, 11-30 mph over limit $90-$300, more than 30 mph over limit $180-$600 | 1-10 mph over limit $45-$150 -0 days, 11-30 mph over limit -up to 15 days, more than 30 mph over limit -up to 30 days | Varies by Case | 2nd offense within an 18-month period -add an additional $150 to max. fine, 3rd offense within an 18-month period -add an additional $375 to max. fine. Higher fines if in School or Construction Zones. |
| North Carolina | Infraction-Not more than $100; Class 2 Misdemeanor-Not more than $1,000; Class 3 Misdemeanor-Not more than $200; Highway Work Zone. There is a fine of $250 (mandatory) for exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone. School Zone or School Property. For exceeding the posted speed limit either (1) in a school zone or (2) on public or private school property, a mandatory fine of $25. | Class 2 Misdemeanor-1 to 60 days; Class 3 Misdemeanor-1 to 20 days | Mandatory 30 day suspension for +15 | Suspension for 2 offenses within 12 months of Speeding >55 but <80; Suspension for driving >75 MPH on a highway with a posted speed limit of <70 MPH; |
| North Dakota | $10 to $100 plus $5 for each MPH over 35 MPH over the limit. | Varies Widely by Case | None - Suspension via a Point System | Fee Schedule for Exceeding the Speed Limit on a Highway with Posted Speed Limits >55 MPH (88.51 Kilometers Per Hour): 1 to 5 MPH over the speed limit-$10 plus $1 for each MPH over the limit; 6 to 10 MPH over the speed limit-$15 plus $2 for each MPH over 5 MPH over the limit; 11 to 15 MPH over the speed limit-$25 plus $3 for each MPH over 10 MPH over the limit; 16 to 25 MPH over the speed limit-$40 plus $3 for each MPH over 15 MPH over the limit; 26 to 35 MPH over the speed limit-$70 plus $3 for each MPH over 25 MPH over the limit; and, ≥36 MPH over the speed limit-$100 plus $5 for each MPH over 35 MPH over the limit. |
| Ohio | up to $500 | up to 60 days | Varies by Case | remedial driving instruction, license suspension up to 6 months |
| Oklahoma | up to $1000 | six months | Varies by Case | License will permanently seized if it was used in a race or exhibition of speed |
| Oregon | 10 for every mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 3-7 years | driving class |
| Pennsylvania | 8.50 per mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 3 years | Not Available |
| Rhode Island | $350-$1000 | up to 1 year | up to 1 year | Judge may revoke license and/or order a driving class to reinstate the license. |
| South Carolina | 30-60 MPH | Greater than 70 MPH | Varies by Case | Licensing Withdrawal: 1 year |
| South Dakota | up to $1000 dollars | usually no jail time | Varies by Case | license may be suspended and may have to take a driving class to get license reinstated |
| Tennessee | 7.50 for every mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 7 years | S.L. if not first offense |
| Texas | 6.00 for every mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 3-7 years | Not Available |
| Utah | 10 per mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 3 years | Not Available |
| Vermont | up to $1000 | up to 1 year | up to 1 year | Judge may order community service or suspend license. |
| Virginia | 500-1000 $ | 30-90 days | Varies by Case | suspended license |
| Washington | No more than $5000 | Not more than 1 year. | Varies by Case | Revocation; suspension after 3rd offense in 2 years. |
| West Virginia | up to $1000 | up to 1 year | up to 1 year | Judge may or may not order community service as a result. |
| Wisconsin | 13 for every mile over the speed limit | Varies Widely by Case | 7 years according to DMV | Speeding class |
| Wyoming | not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00 | not more than ten (10) days or both. | Varies by Case | Not Available |
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