What is the penalty for driving more than 100 mph?

What is the penalty for driving more than 100 mph? The answer to this question may vary by state, but as a general matter, you may be looking at something more serious than just a speeding ticket. Driving 100 miles per hour is often considered to cross into the realm of reckless driving, which is a criminal charge instead of a traffic citation. This means that you could be charged with a misdemeanor, just as if you had committed a DUI, and you could face  fairly serious penalties.

Examples of some penalties that you may face for reckless driving include:

• Up to a year in jail (or longer for repeat offenses)
• The loss of your driver's license
• Large fines
• Community Service
• The impounding of your vehicle
• Points on your license

You can expect your insurance rates to go up significantly, and to remain up even when you get your license back. You may also have to attend driving classes and complete other requirements, including paying a fee, before you can get your license back. The reckless driving conviction, because it is criminal, can remain on your permanent criminal record and will be used against you if you commit any offenses in the future. 

Clearly, this is a serious matter and not one you should try to handle on your own. If you've been accused of reckless driving, hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you can after the charges are issued. Your lawyer can assist you in determining if you can plea bargain to have the charges reduced or if you can fight the charges.