California is taking a more aggressive approach to extreme speeding. In late December 2025, the California State Transportation Agency announced the Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot program, a partnership between the DMV and California Highway Patrol.
How FAST Works
Under the pilot, any citation for driving more than 100 mph is automatically forwarded to the DMV's Driver Safety Branch for review — regardless of the driver's prior record. The DMV then evaluates the case and the driver's history to determine next steps, which can include suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
This administrative process can happen independently of any court conviction. Previously, a 100+ mph citation would typically go through the court system, which officials describe as slow and lengthy. The FAST program is designed to intervene more quickly.
The Scale of the Problem
CHP officers issue approximately 1,600 citations per month to drivers caught going over 100 mph. In 2024, the agency issued more than 18,000 such citations statewide. Speeding contributes to roughly 32% of all traffic fatalities in California, according to state officials.
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The FAST program is the latest in a series of enforcement measures. In May 2025, CHP deployed 100 specially marked, low profile patrol vehicles across the state to catch reckless drivers. In their first six months, officers in these vehicles issued nearly 33,000 speed related citations, of which more than 1,100 were for speeds exceeding 100 mph.
What This Means for Drivers
A citation for driving over 100 mph in California carries a base fine of up to $500 under Vehicle Code section 22348(b), plus penalty assessments that can push the total well above $900. It also results in two points on your driving record. Under the FAST program, drivers now face the additional possibility of an administrative license review that could result in suspension before the court case is resolved.
The DMV has said it will evaluate the program's effectiveness by comparing citation and outcome data to the same period in prior years.
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