CVC Category
Browse California speeding violation guides from ClerkHero. Compare fines, DMV points, and defense strategies for CVC 22349, 22350, and related speeding tickets.
Category overview
Speeding tickets are some of the most common California traffic citations, but they are not all the same. This category covers the major speeding-related CVC sections, including maximum speed limits, the basic speed law, and situations where radar, pacing, visibility, or speed-trap rules matter.
If you are trying to decide whether to pay, use traffic school, or fight the ticket by mail, these pages are meant to help you compare the code section, likely fine range, DMV point impact, and the kinds of defenses that actually matter in a Trial by Written Declaration.
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CVC 22348(a) prohibits engaging in a speed contest (street racing) on any California highway. This is a serious moving violation that carries significant fines, DMV points, and potential insurance consequences.
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CVC 22348(b) makes it illegal to drive over 100 miles per hour on any California highway. This is a serious misdemeanor offense with significant penalties including high fines, 2 DMV points, and possible jail time.
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CVC 22349 is a California speeding violation for exceeding the maximum speed limit posted on highways, freeways, or other roads where an absolute speed cap applies.
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CVC 22349(a) prohibits driving over 65 mph on California highways and freeways unless a higher speed is posted. This is one of the most common speeding violations in the state.
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CVC 22349(b) prohibits driving over 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway in California. This violation carries a fine, one DMV point, and potential insurance increases.
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CVC 22350, California's Basic Speed Law, prohibits driving at a speed that is unsafe for current conditions, even if you are traveling below the posted speed limit.
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CVC 22351 prohibits driving at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for weather, visibility, traffic, and roadway conditions. This is California's basic speed law that applies even when you are under the posted limit.
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CVC 22352(a) prohibits driving faster than the prima facie speed limits established by law in specific areas. This violation carries a fine, one DMV point, and potential insurance increases.
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CVC 22352(b) prohibits driving faster than 25 mph in school zones when children are present or when posted signs indicate school hours. This violation carries a fine, 1 DMV point, and potential insurance increases.
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CVC 22356 is a speeding violation for exceeding a posted prima facie speed limit in California. The law presumes you were driving unsafely if you exceeded the posted limit, but you may present evidence to challenge that presumption.
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CVC 22356(b) prohibits driving faster than the prima facie speed limit on two-lane, undivided highways. This violation typically results in a fine, one DMV point, and potential insurance increases.
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CVC 22400 prohibits driving so slowly on California highways that you impede the normal flow of traffic or block other vehicles.
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CVC 22400(a) prohibits driving so slowly that you impede or block the normal flow of traffic, unless a reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or to comply with law.
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CVC 22406 prohibits commercial vehicles from exceeding 55 mph on California highways. This violation carries fines, DMV points, and potential insurance increases.
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CVC 23109 prohibits engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest (street racing) or exhibition of speed on a California highway.
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CVC 23109(a) prohibits engaging in a speed contest or exhibition of speed on a public highway. This is a criminal misdemeanor offense, not just a traffic infraction.
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CVC 23109(c) prohibits exhibition of speed, which means accelerating or driving at high speed to show off or draw attention. This is a more serious violation than standard speeding and carries 2 DMV points.
Category FAQ
The most common speeding tickets usually involve CVC 22349 and CVC 22350. Those sections cover maximum speed limits and the broader basic speed law, but the facts of the stop and the officer’s evidence still matter.
Often yes. Many speeding citations are eligible for Trial by Written Declaration, which lets you submit a written defense and evidence without appearing in court in person.
Most standard speeding tickets add one DMV point. That can affect insurance, which is one reason drivers often compare traffic school and written-defense options before just paying the citation.
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