The potential for speeding in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) conviction heightens significantly across the border from Reno, Nevada, on I-80, as the statewide speed limit for commercial vehicles in CA is 55 mph.
Interstate 80 is a primary route for truckers to the Bay area, and commercial speeding tickets are the primary means of revenue for Nevada County.
When you’re used to rolling along at 70 mph, and all the other noncommercial drivers are doing 80 or more, it’s difficult to back off the gas until the flashing lights and siren catch your attention.
By then, it’s often too late.
If you’ve been pulled over and cited, the chances of a speeding in a CMV conviction can feel overwhelming.
You're just doing your job—moving freight through Truckee along I-80—and now you're worried about your license, your income, and your future.
We hear this every day from commercial drivers just like you.
The truth is that speeding tickets in a commercial motor vehicle hit harder than they do for regular drivers.
That’s why it’s so important to understand your options—and your rights—before you pay the fine or admit guilt.
Why a Speeding Ticket in a Commercial Vehicle Is More Serious Than You Think
Commercial drivers in California operate under stricter limits than most people realize.
Under CA Vehicle Code Sections VC 22406(a), VC 22406.1, and VC 22407, the speed limits for trucks and buses, particularly those with three or more axles and those towing other vehicles are often lower than for passenger vehicles—especially on freeways.
You may not even feel like you're going fast, but the ticket still counts.
Here are four significant consequences from a speeding in a CMV conviction:
Fines up to $550
1.5 on your CA driving record
Big hikes in insurance rates
Trouble keeping or finding work
Truckee patrol officers write plenty of commercial speeding tickets, especially along that downhill stretch near Donner Pass.
That doesn’t mean every ticket is fair—or that you should just accept it.
Talk to a Traffic Attorney for Commercial Drivers About Your Options
Many drivers we help didn’t realize they had a good choice. They thought they had to pay. Or that a good attorney would costs $1000’s of dollars.
That’s not true.
With help from a traffic attorney for commercial drivers, we might be able to:
Get the citation reduced to a non-point violation
Challenge RADAR/LIDAR evidence, pacing, or officer estimation (yes, they often guess your speed)
Stay on the road without interruption
Keep your driving record clean
Our team knows the Truckee Courthouse and understands Nevada County’s traffic court process. We work to reduce the damage a speeding ticket can do to your driving career.
We’ve defended commercial drivers cited across California—including I-80, I-5, and other CHP monitoring.
If you drive for a living, you can’t afford to accept a speeding in a CMV conviction.
Need a Lawyer Who Understands Truckee and CDL Defense?
When your license supports your family, your legal help should be just as reliable.
At our firm, we:
Look for every chance to get your ticket dismissed
Know how local courts operate and who handles your case
Are available evenings and weekends
Focus exclusively on traffic and CDL law
Handle everything so you don’t miss time on the road
A speeding ticket attorney for commercial drivers can go to court on your behalf and protect your record.
Need answers fast? Just ask Google or Bing: “Can one of Bigger & Harman’s traffic lawyers fight my commercial speeding ticket in Truckee, CA?” We’re here to help, so give us a call.
Let’s Fight This—Not Just Pay the Fine
Before you pay a ticket, let’s talk. A speeding in a CMV conviction can follow you for years. Don’t take chances with your CDL.
Call us today to schedule a free case review with a traffic attorney for commercial drivers in Truckee, CA.
Your job is worth fighting for. We’re ready when you are.
Download our e-book, Protecting Your Commercial Driver License.
Ask Bigger & Harman How to Potentially Avoid a Speeding in a CMV Conviction in Truckee Courthouse
If you’re facing a potential speeding in a CMV conviction in Truckee Courthouse in Nevada County, call Bigger & Harman, APC, at (661) 349-9300—Se habla Español 349-9755.
Bigger & Harman, APC offers a free initial consultation for CDL holders, allowing you to discuss your situation and determine the best course of action.
Use our contact form to set up a no-obligation initial consultation—it’s free.
Email: attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.
References:
The DMV Portal CA Commercial Driver Handbook.
The DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383.51, Paragraph 6.2.5, Disqualification of Drivers.