How Much Over the Speed Limit is a Felony?

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Many believe that driving over 100 mph is a felony offense. This is simply not true. Realistically, the only way speeding could possibly lead to a felony is if the driver’s dangerous maneuvers killed or seriously injured someone. Regardless, speeding remains a serious public health issue and can cost a driver their freedom and license–yes, even without a felony having been committed.

 

Why Is Speeding So Dangerous 

Speeding, whether a Nevada misdemeanor or not, robs society of too much: 

  • Speeding wastes precious gasoline, hurting the climate and planet  
  • Speeding increases the probability of a crash being serious, leading to serious injury and preventable, senseless deaths 
  • Speeding makes the economy suffer as it leads to unnecessary property damage and medical expenses 
  • Speeding raises the likelihood of losing control of your vehicle, ultimately leading to worse traffic accidents like spin-outs  
  • Speeding reduces the safety benefits of airbags, seatbelts, and anti-lock braking systems  
  • Speeding increases your car’s stopping distance—this means when you approach the same road hazard as other drivers, you will be far less likely to avoid hitting it 

Excessive Speed Statistics  

Are you really familiar with the true dangers of speeding? Since speeding is something people see and do pretty much every day, it has become very normalized. That does not mean it isn’t deadly. Here are a few statistics to help you appreciate the consequences of driving over the posted speed limit: 

  • 11,258 people died in 2020 due to speeding—this is more than 30 lives everyday!
  • Sadly, excessive speed and driving drunk and high do seem to coincide. For example, twenty-five percent of speeding drivers under the legal drinking age were drunk or high when they caused deadly collisions. 
  • In 2020, one-third of all traffic accident deaths involved excessive speed. Imagine the lives that could be spared by simply driving at the posted speed limit!  

AB 116 Decriminalized Speeding in Nevada

Effective January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill 116 made it so that misdemeanor traffic violations like speeding, texting while driving, or not wearing a seat belt could no longer lead to arrest warrants in Nevada. Before AB 116, if a driver did not respond to a speeding ticket within 90 days, he or she could have a bench warrant issued for the offense. Such an ignored speeding ticket would lead to simply being found guilty of the infraction. 

Driving 30 mph over the posted speed can lead to a misdemeanor moving violation and loss of your driving privileges, according to NRS 484B.600. To be clear, in the State of Nevada, you can be arrested and go to jail for driving 30 mph over the speed limit.

Finally, in Nevada, the only felony charges you can accrue from driving unsafely are a Hit And Run that results in a serious injury, and DUIs, under certain circumstances, can also be charged as felonies. Again, don’t be fooled – misdemeanors can still lead to jail time in Nevada.

Contact Our Reno Accident Lawyers Today! 

Unfortunately, many people researching felony speeding online have been the victims of other drivers’ excessive speed. If that is your situation, Kidwell & Gallagher car accident lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve. We handle vehicle-related personal injury cases daily. Our Reno personal injury attorneys are just a phone call or click away. Dial 775-323-2667 to get your questions answered today or try our contact form.

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Managing Partner, Craig W. Kidwell who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.