The California DMV and CHP are launching a joint pilot program to make California roads safer by expediting the removal of drivers caught speeding over 100 mph.
The program, Forwarded Actions for Speeding Ticket or FAST, will automatically refer these drivers to the DMV Driver Safety Branch. From there, the incident along with the driver’s record will be reviewed to determine whether immediate action — such as suspending or revoking the driver’s license — is warranted.
While some drivers may have their driving privileges revoked or suspended through the legal system, that process can be slow and lengthy. However, the new DMV-CHP pilot is designed to act more quickly, reflecting research showing that the most effective deterrent is swift and certain consequences, according to the agencies.
“Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is taking bold, data-driven action to confront reckless speeding head-on,” California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin said in a statement. “The FAST pilot reflects our commitment to innovation, accountability and prevention —using real-time information to intervene before dangerous driving turns deadly. This is about protecting lives and delivering on our shared responsibility to make our roads safer for everyone.”
According to CHP, officers issue citations to about 1,600 individuals for driving at speeds of 100 mph or higher each month. In 2024, CHP issued more than 18,000 of these citations.
Driving at higher speeds reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes. Speeding-related crashes account for approximately one-third of all traffic-related deaths on California roads in the last decade, according to the DMV.
The DMV will monitor the pilot closely to evaluate its effectiveness in preventing and reducing crashes.
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