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California Targets Speeders: New License Suspension Pilot Launched

12/24/2025

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California's Department of Motor Vehicles launched the Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot to suspend or revoke licenses for drivers cited for speeds over 100 mph, regardless of prior records.
The effort targets rising traffic deaths and notes that speeding accounts for about 32% statewide.
The California Highway Patrol issues about 1,600 speeding citations monthly for exceeding 100 mph.
The DMV will assess FAST by comparing year-over-year citation data.

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California's Department of Motor Vehicles launched the Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot to suspend or revoke licenses for drivers cited for speeds over 100 mph, regardless of prior records.
The effort targets rising traffic deaths and notes that speeding accounts for about 32% statewide.
The California Highway Patrol issues about 1,600 speeding citations monthly for exceeding 100 mph.
The DMV will assess FAST by comparing year-over-year citation data.