According to the AMA, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have announced a new joint pilot program to remove drivers caught speeding over 100 mph from California roads more quickly.
The program, called Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST), automatically refers these drivers to the DMV Driver Safety Branch, which will review the incident and the driver’s record to determine whether immediate action, such as suspending or revoking the driver’s license, is warranted. The DMV decision is independent of any judicial actions associated with the citation and does not depend on a conviction.
Each month, CHP officers issue citations to approximately 1600 individuals for driving 100 mph or faster. In 2024, CHP issued more than 18,000 of these citations. In May, the CHP deployed 100 low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles (SMPVs) to target what officers describe as “video game-styled” driving on California’s highways. These SMPVs blend into traffic long enough to spot the most dangerous behavior. In their first six months on the road, CHP officers operating these vehicles issued nearly 33,000 speed-related citations statewide. Of those citations issued, more than 1100 were for speeds greater than 100 mph. The DMV will monitor the pilot closely to evaluate its effectiveness in preventing and reducing crashes. CN
