{"id":5085,"date":"2026-01-16T16:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketclinic.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:43:41","slug":"californias-new-fast-program-targets-100mph-speeders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ticketclinic.com\/es\/blog\/californias-new-fast-program-targets-100mph-speeders\/","title":{"rendered":"California\u2019s New “FAST” Program Targets 100mph+ Speeders"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What Is California\u2019s FAST Program?<\/b><\/h2>

The FAST Program<\/a> \u2014 short for Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets is California\u2019s new enforcement tool aimed squarely at drivers cited for speeding over 100 mph. It was introduced quietly but has massive implications. Whenever the California Highway Patrol writes a ticket for 100+ mph speeding, the citation is instantly forwarded to the DMV\u2019s Driver Safety Branch. From there, the DMV can launch a review of your entire driving record and potentially suspend your license even before you\u2019ve set foot in a courtroom.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How the DMV Can Suspend Your License Without a Conviction<\/b><\/h2>

Here\u2019s where things get controversial. Under the FAST Program, the DMV doesn’t need a conviction to take action. Just being cited is enough. The administrative side of the DMV has the power to pull your license for 30 days or more based on the citation and your driving history. You don\u2019t get a trial. There\u2019s no need for the state to prove you were actually speeding. It’s an internal review process handled by DMV employees, and it’s separate from the legal proceedings in traffic court.<\/span><\/p>

That means you could be facing license suspension before you even have a chance to defend yourself in front of a judge. And unless you respond to the DMV\u2019s notice fast enough, the suspension becomes automatic.<\/span><\/p>

The Law Behind FAST Has Existed for Years<\/b><\/h2>

This isn\u2019t brand new legal territory. The DMV has had administrative authority under California\u2019s Vehicle Code for decades. Through programs like the Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS), the DMV can review a person\u2019s driving record and take action if they\u2019re deemed unsafe. But FAST is applying that power in a targeted and aggressive way.<\/span><\/p>

Instead of waiting for drivers to accumulate multiple violations, FAST triggers a full DMV review after just one offense of going over 100 mph. And they aren\u2019t just looking at your current ticket. They\u2019re digging up your entire record, going back 10 years or more. That old speeding ticket from college? It\u2019s back on the radar (or LIDAR.)<\/span><\/p>

How FAST Is Already Impacting Drivers in California<\/b><\/h2>

At The Ticket Clinic, we\u2019ve already talked to drivers who\u2019ve had their licenses suspended through this new program. Some lost driving privileges for a month. Others for three. A few didn\u2019t even know the DMV had the authority to do this until they got the letter in the mail. By then, it was too late.<\/span><\/p>

The worst part? Many of these drivers reached out after the deadline to request a hearing had passed. That short window is critical. Once it\u2019s gone, the suspension takes hold, and your options vanish.<\/span><\/p>

Why the FAST Program Feels Like an Overreach<\/b><\/h2>

To many drivers and legal professionals, FAST is more than just a crackdown. It\u2019s an abuse of administrative power. Instead of relying on courts to prove someone\u2019s guilt, the DMV is acting based on an unproven accusation. That undermines due process. You could lose your ability to drive even though you haven\u2019t been convicted of a crime.<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s like being punished before the trial begins.<\/span><\/p>

How a Traffic Lawyer Can Defend You Under the FAST Program<\/b><\/h2>

Getting cited for driving over 100 mph is bad \u2014 no question. But if it happens, your best chance of staying on the road is calling a traffic lawyer immediately.<\/span><\/p>

Here\u2019s how an experienced traffic attorney can help:<\/span><\/p>