Walk It Through: The Morning Drive
55 unless posted, reckless at 20 over or past 85, a lane change for flashing lights, and a stopped bus.
On a highway posted at 70, the driver is late and the traffic is light.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One driver's commute. Truck and trailer limits, highway work zones, and divided highway exceptions in detail are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Class 1 misdemeanorThe highest misdemeanor class, punishable by up to twelve months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or both.
- Reckless drivingA Class 1 misdemeanor that speed alone can make: driving 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable limit, or over 85 miles per hour regardless of the limit.