"Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST), a joint effort by the DMV and the California Highway Patrol, launched in late December. It was created in hopes of curbing an alarming 52 percent jump in California roadway traffic fatalities and serious injuries since 2010, authorities said. RELATED: New California driving laws you should be aware of in 2026 Speeding contributes to 32 percent of all traffic-related fatalities, according to the California State Transportation Agency. The agency characterized the statewide jump in fatalities as alarming."
"Under the new pilot, every driver cited by the CHP for exceeding 100 mph will have their citation automatically forwarded to the DMV's Driver Safety Branch, no matter their prior record. The DMV will review the case and the driver's history to determine next steps, which could include suspension or even revocation of driving privileges. This administrative process can proceed independently of any court conviction."
The Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol launched a yearlong pilot called Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) to reduce severe crashes and injuries. Drivers cited by the CHP for exceeding 100 mph will have citations automatically forwarded to the DMV's Driver Safety Branch regardless of prior history. The DMV will review each case and may suspend or revoke driving privileges through an administrative process that can proceed independently of court convictions. The pilot will be evaluated after one year by comparing citation and outcome data to the prior year. CHP records show about 1,600 monthly citations for 100+ mph and over 18,000 such citations in 2024.
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