How FAST changes the rules for 100 mph drivers
At the center of the crackdown is a new pilot initiative known as FAST, short for Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets. Under this program, when a California Highway Patrol officer writes a citation for a driver going 100 m or faster, the case is electronically forwarded to the DMV for immediate evaluation rather than waiting for a court conviction. The DMV has described FAST as an early intervention tool designed to identify whether a swift administrative response, including suspension or revocation of the driver’s license, is warranted to Make California Highways Safer.
In practical terms, that means the familiar sequence of ticket, court date, and eventual penalty has been flipped on its head for the most extreme speeders. The DMV has emphasized in its own description of the Pilot Program Targets Speeders that the agency’s authority to act does not depend on a conviction, a significant departure from how many drivers assume traffic enforcement works. Instead, the administrative review runs on a separate track, allowing the state to move quickly when a driver’s conduct suggests an immediate risk to public safety.
From roadside stop to instant DMV action
The operational details of FAST show how tightly law enforcement and licensing authorities are now linked. The DMV and CHP have jointly explained that The DMV and CHP’s new FAST program, Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets, allows the California Highway Patrol to automatically transmit qualifying citations to licensing officials. Under this arrangement, the officer’s report, speed reading, and other relevant data are bundled and sent directly to the DMV, which then decides whether to impose restrictions, suspension, or revocation before any court hearing occurs.
Reporting on the rollout notes that Under a new program, Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets, a joint effort by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the CHP, Calif officials are focusing on drivers who exceed 100 m on state routes and freeways. In one early enforcement push, almost 100 motorists were cited at those speeds around a holiday period, and each of those cases was flagged for DMV review rather than being left solely to the courts. The structure is meant to ensure that the most serious incidents do not fall into months of procedural limbo while a driver continues to hold a valid license.
Why California is escalating penalties for extreme speed
California has stepped up enforcement against extreme speeding after years of concern about high speed crashes and fatalities. Officials have underscored that California has stepped up enforcement against extreme speeding, and drivers going over 100 m are now facing much harsher consequ as part of a broader safety push. Another public briefing framed it more bluntly, noting that California is taking a tougher stance on drivers who treat freeways as racetracks, with the new pilot program aimed squarely at those who push past 100 m and beyond…