Receiving a speeding 100+ MPH ticket on I-5 or SR-99 in San Joaquin County now carries an immediate administrative risk of license suspension. 

The Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot program allows the DMV to initiate a license suspension before your actual trial begins. 

Because you cannot request this hearing date yourself, you must ensure your mailing address is current at my.dmv.ca.gov. If you have trouble updating your data, call 1-800-777-0133  immediately to avoid missing critical FAST pilot programnotices. 

You should monitor your mail daily, as a missed deadline often leads to an automatic suspension. 

While you are not required to hire an attorney for this hearing, consulting a lawyer immediately may save your driving privileges. 

Bigger & Harman can even bundle the hearing and your mandatory court appearance into one flat fee without your attendance.

Severe Consequences of a High-Speed Conviction

The legal penalties for driving over 100 miles per hour are among the harshest non-criminal offenses in the CA Vehicle Code (VC).

A conviction at the Stockton Courthouse will have a lasting impact on your life. Many CA drivers with suspended licenses are subject to financial burdens and a lower quality of life. 

If you are convicted of this offense, you will face these specific consequences:

·A fine between $859 and $2,137, depending on your previous driving record. Subsequent conviction within specific timelines outlined in CA VC Section 22348 leads to more stringent penalties.  

·The immediate assessment of two DMV NOTS points on your driving record, which could double your insurance premiums for up to seven years.

·A mandatory court appearance that cannot be handled by mail or online.

·A potential 30-day driver's license suspension by the court for even a first-time offender.

These penalties make it essential to challenge the evidence provided by the CHP in court. 

Understanding the FAST Pilot Program

The CHP and DMV launched this initiative in late 2025 to fast-track administrative penalties. This program operates independently from your criminal court case in San Joaquin County, CA.

Even if a judge eventually dismisses your ticket, the DMV could suspend your license through this administrative process. Our legal team understands how to coordinate your defense for both the court and the FAST pilot program.

We look for technical errors in radar calibration and officer positioning to help your case. Although there are no guarantees, we could request the DMD panel to stay the suspension or revocation until after a trial to determine guilt or innocence. 

Protecting your license requires a proactive approach from the moment you receive the citation.

Ask Bigger & Harman About a Speeding 100+ MPH Ticket & the FAST Pilot Program 

If you need assistance with a speeding 100+ mph ticket and the FAST Pilot Program, call Bigger & Harman, APC, about representing you in Stockton Courthouse in San Joaquin County at (661) 349-9300—marque 859-1177 para Español. 

We regularly defend ticketed drivers in Stockton Superior Court. You can reach us through our contact form or email us at attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.

Click here to download a free copy of our eBook, 4 Unknown Consequences of Driving Over 100 MPH.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section

Q: Will I get a separate notice for the DMV hearing?

A: Yes, most of the ticketed drivers we spoke with said the DMV mailed a separate notice for a DMV hearing. You must attend the hearing to prevent an automatic suspension.

Q: Can I use traffic school to get forgiveness for a speeding 100+ mph ticket?

A: No, violations for speeding over 100 mph are not eligible for traffic school in California. What’s more, traffic school attendance is not forgiveness. It is a tool of the court and the DMV to keep a conviction confidential so that the driver’s insurance doesn’t increase. However, if a traffic attorney can get the speed reduced to under 100, a judge could approve attendance as part of a negotiated plea deal.  This is very rare. 

Q: What is the "base fine" for this violation?

A: The base fine is typically between $300 and $500, but the ten state and county surcharges and assessments for court construction, night court operations, EMS and EMT services, etc. make the total fine three to five times more than the base fine from 1959.  

References:

The FAST pilot program Press Release, 22 December 2025.

CA VC Section 22348, Speed Laws.