If a driver gets caught speeding over 100 mph in Mojave, CA, they'll face much more than just a pricey traffic ticket. This violation can lead to severe legal and financial consequences.
We know how completely overwhelming this can be for drivers. It is never wise to make the situation worse by attempting to handle it alone.
We want to walk our driving clients through exactly what they should know about the consequences of a conviction.
Many of the feeders for speeding 100+ mph in Mojave Courthouse come from State Route (SR) #58, a key east-west route that is important for truck transport between Central California and the eastern United States, and SR #14, known as the "Aerospace Highway," which serves Edwards Air Base and other military facilities. It runs north from the Los Angeles area to a junction with U.S. Route 395.
What Does “Speeding Over 100 MPH” Mean Legally?
When a driver receives a ticket for speeding over 100 mph in Mojave, CA, under CA Vehicle Code (VC) 22348(b), this is not a routine traffic stop. It is considered a major infraction with serious consequences.
While it’s not classified as a misdemeanor, the driver can still face a massive fine and other penalties.
In some cases, law enforcement might add other misdemeanor charges. These could include reckless driving or engaging in a speed contest.
These charges could be easy to justify if your speed was more than 35 mph over the speed limit, you “squawked” the tires in a curve, there was another vehicle in the area traveling at a high rate of speed, whether they caught them—these are behaviors consistent with exhibitions of speed and speed contests, which are misdemeanor offenses in California.
The Serious Consequences of a Speeding Over 100 MPH Conviction Explained
This is more than a simple fine; a driver cannot just pay this ticket and move on.
There is a mandatory court appearance in Mojave and most courts around California. A driver cannot resolve this by mail. Personal appearance is required, although hiring a traffic attorney means they can appear instead of the driver.
The penalties for a conviction are financially severe:
- Massive Fine: The “base fine,” by law, is “not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500),” but that was established in 1959, and the California Assembly has passed ten State and County surcharges and assessments that bring the total to between $859 and $2,137. This amount will increase for repeat convictions.
- NOTS points: The conviction adds two Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) points to the driver's record. Leaving the driver just two points away from a six-month DMV suspension and 12-month probation, every year the conviction stays on the driver’s record—for up to seven years.
- Increased auto insurance: Increased auto insurance: Many insurance providers will double or triple the convicted driver's premiums if they retain them as clients. For the average driver with full coverage in Mojave, that means an increase of $2828 or $5656 annually. (Most lienholders require full coverage.)
- Suspended driving privileges: The judge has the power to order a 30-day license suspension. This can disrupt a driver's job and personal life.
“The court may also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 30 days…”—CA VC 22348(b)(1).
Furthermore, traffic violator school (TVS) is not an option unless the judge agrees to reduce the charge to a lesser one point violation. This is rare for a violation of this magnitude, but not unheard of.
Long-Term Impact on a Driver's Insurance
Insurance companies take a conviction for speeding over 100 mph very seriously.
A traffic attorney should advise drivers about the serious long-term financial consequences. This conviction will almost certainly be discovered at renewal and lead to:
- The immediate loss of a driver's 20% good driver discount.
- A massive increase in the premium, possibly doubling or tripling the rate. If they keep you as a client. By law, you must carry a minimum of 30/60/15 in CA, or deposit $75,000 with the DMV. The insurance company is not required to provide it.
- These high rates could last for up to seven years.
In some extreme cases, the insurer may drop the driver altogether. This forces the driver to seek a more expensive, high-risk policy.
How Our Traffic Attorney Can Help
A driver should understand that they may not have to go to court personally.
When they hire our traffic attorney, we can appear for them. This saves the driver time, travel, and the risk of saying something in court that could damage their case.
A skilled traffic attorney knows how to challenge the evidence. We can question the calibration of speed measurement devices. Our team also looks at the officer's training and pacing methods.
Our priority is reducing the points and long term consequences to your ability to drive, insurance costs, and record. Of course, if we can get a full dismissal, we will be delighted to get that result for you.
Consult Bigger & Harman, the Speeding Ticket Lawyers You Can Count On
Fighting a serious charge like speeding over 100 mph is best handled by a traffic attorney familiar with Mojave Courthouse and its procedures.
Call Bigger & Harman, the Kern County traffic ticket defense team at (661) 349-9300. Marque 349-9755, para Español. You can reach us by using our automated contact form online or by emailing us at attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.
We are familiar with the Mojave Courthouse, its regular judges, and the applicable procedures. Our goal is to achieve the best possible result for the driver. We will work hard behind the scenes to be ready to defend you and when the time comes, represent you at trial if required.
We will work to protect the driver's license and keep the driver’s insurance rates from skyrocketing. Hiring our speeding ticket attorney is often the smartest move a driver can make.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section
Q: Is a ticket for speeding over 100 mpha misdemeanor in Mojave, CA?
A: No, speeding by itself is not a misdemeanor; CA VC Section 22348 classifies it as a major infraction. However, the penalties are very severe, and police occasionally upgrade to misdemeanor charges like reckless driving, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed.
Q: Do I have to go to court personally for this violation?
A: No, although court attendance is mandatory for this charge, a traffic attorney can appear in court on the driver's behalf so they can avoid a stressful court appearance and time off from work or school.
Q: How many NOTS points does a conviction for speeding over 100 mph carry?
A: A conviction for this violation adds two NOTS points to the driver's record. These points remain visible on the driving record for up to seven years.
Click here to download a free copy of our eBook, 4 Unknown Consequences of Driving Over 100 MPH.
References:
The CA DMV Portal, Insurance Requirements.
CA VC Section 22348, Speed Laws.
The Bankrate.com article, Average cost of car insurance in CA for 2025.