Jail for speeding in Louisiana?

I am often asked, can I go to jail for speeding in Louisiana? The answer is yes you can. You have to remember that every court in Louisiana is a little different, and each Judge has their pet peeves or certain charges they believe to be especially egregious. Judges have wide discretion in sentencing and some believe excessive speeding is dangerous to public safety.

In some courts, excessive speeding is a very serious violation that should not be ignored. For any ticket that is 30 or miles over the speed limit or speeds over 100 MPH, or any ticket with a mandatory court appearance you should talk with an attorney.

I have experience in dealing with these types of tickets in a wide variety of courts in south Louisiana. You can give me a call at (504) 547-7776 and we can discuss your case. 

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What are some factors that make a speeding ticket much more serious:

  • Speeding 30 or more miles over the limit
  • Speeding 100 or more miles per hour
  • Excessive speeding in a school zone
  • Speeding so fast the officer gives you a reckless operation charge. For a reckless operation charge, you can get up to 90 days in jail!
  • Multiple extreme speeding tickets

Why should you talk with an attorney?

First of all a local attorney will know the courts and the judges. They will be able to give you an idea of what to expect. Second, you may want to hire an attorney to fight on your behalf. They will give you the best chance of getting a good outcome. Traffic attorneys will work to keep you out of jail and protect your driving record if possible.