Starting July 1, anyone caught:
Driving 50 mph or more over the speed limit, or
Driving at 100 mph or higher, regardless of the posted limit
will be charged with a criminal offense under CS 351/HB 351.
Here’s what drivers need to know:
First offense: Possible jail time of up to 30 days and fines up to $500.
Second or subsequent offenses within five years: The penalties jump to up to 90 days in jail, fines of up to $1,000, and a potential driver’s license revocation for six months to a year.
On top of that, drivers must appear in court.
From a legal perspective, this is a sea change. A conviction could mean a permanent criminal record, steeper insurance premiums, employment complications, and license suspension. We suspect we’ll see a significant spike in cases needing aggressive defense, because the stakes are simply too high for drivers to tackle these charges alone.
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