DeTomaso Mailing List: April 98, Message #238

In a message dated 4/3/98 2:35:11 PM Pacific Standard Time,
charles.p.melton@lmco.com writes:

<< 
 	And speaking of speeding....what is the law in Ca and Nevada ?
 
 	If you are caught over 100 you have to "see a judge" in some states,
 	and some places it is if you are going twice the limit ....
 
 	Comments from those in the know ???
 
 	Chuck (who NEVER speeds)
 	#4580 >>

Chuck,

Normally...  when you exceed 100mph (on the Highway) you have changed what
before would have only been an INFRACTION to a MISDEMEANOR, which requires you
see a majistrate for adjudication. Couple that violations with several others,
like Reckless Endangerment and Speed Contest, and you can be certain that
instead of just signing a Promise to Appear and driving away from the scene,
you'll be "Hooked-Up" like D-Mann was. (Granted, we don't really know ALL D-
Mann's details). 

As far as "Twice the Speed Limit" in California... never heard of it.  And
since even 2X 55mph is more than 100mph... the first would apply.  Keep in
mind that I deal with City Traffic, not the Highways, and there may be some
things I'm missing here.

Moon Man

D-Mann... If it's not too sensitive a subject, would you mind giving us (me)
particulars with your situation so that I might elaborate from the Police's
Point of View?