Exceeding Max Speed by 31 or More MPH

Were you taken by surprise at how fast you were driving, or were you in a hurry to get somewhere? Suddenly, you find yourself being stopped by a police officer and facing a ticket for going 31 mph or more over the speed limit.

Speeding tickets are a common issue in Kittanning and come with consequences that can go beyond fines and demerit points on your license. These include higher insurance premiums and even the risk of losing your driver’s license. That’s when Logue Law Group steps in. Our team of skilled Kittanning Speeding Ticket Lawyers is here to reduce your worries and possibly eliminate them altogether. Trust Logue Law, the most experienced and proficient Criminal Lawyers in Kittanning and the surrounding areas.

Facts About Speeding

Driving faster than the posted speed limit is illegal in Kittanning. If you’re on an expressway or street without a speed limit sign, follow these guidelines:

• Expressways: 55 MPH
• Non-residential streets: 35 MPH
• Residential streets: 25 MPH

To be charged with speeding, you typically need to be driving at least 6 MPH over the speed limit, unless you are in a school zone. In those cases, even driving 1 MPH over the limit can result in a ticket.

Exceeding the Maximum Speed by 31 or More MPH

Getting a ticket for driving 31 MPH or more over the speed limit is considered an excessive speeding offense. You will have to attend a mandatory PennDOT hearing. Not attending will lead to an automatic 60-day license suspension.

During this hearing, the examiner might impose either a 15-day license suspension or require you to take a driving road test. Additionally, five points will be added to your driving record. Having our skilled Kittanning DUI attorney with you can help you manage this process and reduce the penalties.

Ways in Which Police Can Measure Your Speed

• A police officer can follow your vehicle and match its speed with their own speedometer. They must follow you for at least 3/8 of a mile before taking action.
• Police use various tools, including airplanes, to monitor and measure the distance your car travels. This information is then relayed to the officers in charge. This is commonly known as a Manual Speed Trap.
• Manual speed traps often rely on a VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) device. However, these devices can be unreliable for distances under 500 feet. You cannot be charged with speeding in zones with a 55 MPH or lower limit unless you exceed it by 10 MPH or more, measured using a VASCAR device.
• Radar guns are another common method for measuring speed. Only state troopers are authorized to use radar guns to catch speeding vehicles.
• Automatic speed traps, equipped with advanced technology, minimize human error. Transmitters on both sides of the road determine the speed of passing vehicles, and the data is sent to a computer in the police patrol car.

Steps to Take if Cops Pull You Over

• Be polite and respectful.
• Avoid arguing or showing anger.
• Turn off the ignition but stay inside the vehicle.

Traffic Ticket Lawyer

If you receive a speeding ticket for exceeding the limit by 31 MPH or more, our Kittanning criminal lawyer can help. Our committed legal team of Logue Law Group  will work with you to challenge the evidence and devise the best defense strategy. Reach out to our experienced  lawyer today at 844.PITT.DUI.