7.702 — SPEEDING 11-15MPH OVER POSTED SPEED ZONE
Violations of "Statute 7.702" results in an Infraction with receiving an additional license point(s) of 3.
(a) Definitions
Speeding 11-15 MPH over the posted speed zone is when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by 11 to 15 miles per hour. This range is typically regarded as more serious and could lead to increased fines and penalties.
(b) Elements
To establish the offense of speeding 11-15 MPH over the posted speed zone, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following elements:
The defendant was driving on a roadway with a posted speed limit.
The defendant’s speed exceeded the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour but no more than 15 miles per hour.
The speed was measured accurately by a law enforcement officer or a speed measurement device.
(c) Defenses
Defenses against a charge of speeding 11-15 MPH over the posted speed zone may include:
The defendant was not traveling as fast as claimed, and the measurement device was faulty.
The defendant had a legitimate emergency that required exceeding the speed limit.
(d) Aggravating Factors
The court may consider the following aggravating factors:
The speeding occurred in a school zone, construction zone, or another area where reduced speed limits are enforced.
The defendant was driving recklessly or showing signs of aggressive driving, such as tailgating or frequent lane changes.
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