When issuing a speeding citation, which speed is recorded on the citation?

When issuing a speeding citation, which speed is recorded on the citation?

• A. the posted speed limit
• B. the speed limit at the time of the citation
• C. minimum speed limit
• D. speed for which the citation was issued

Answer: (D)

The speed recorded on a speeding citation is the actual speed the vehicle was traveling at the moment the citation is issued. This is the speed that defines the offense, since the violation is based on how fast the driver was going relative to the limit. The posted speed limit or any temporary limit in effect might differ, but the citation centers on the driver’s real speed at that moment. Recording the speed for which the citation was issued provides a precise fact for determining fines, penalties, and any applicable enforcement actions. The other options describe the limit rather than the behavior that constitutes the violation.

The speed recorded on a speeding citation is the actual speed the vehicle was traveling at the moment the citation is issued. This is the speed that defines the offense, since the violation is based on how fast the driver was going relative to the limit. The posted speed limit or any temporary limit in effect might differ, but the citation centers on the driver’s real speed at that moment. Recording the speed for which the citation was issued provides a precise fact for determining fines, penalties, and any applicable enforcement actions. The other options describe the limit rather than the behavior that constitutes the violation.