What actions will your unit take if you get a civilian speeding ticket?

2022-05-20T20:22:33-04:00

Unit wise (negative counseling)

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2022 9:28 PM

2022-05-20T21:28:39-04:00

You would need to report it to your command. Also you would want to take care of it timely and appropriately. Ignoring it can cause a lot of problems with the jurisdiction we’re you received it and your command.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made May 20 at 2022 9:33 PM

2022-05-20T21:33:28-04:00

Unless its DUI you will simply pay the ticket and don't do it again.
If it's DUI they may suspend all personnel actions until its resolved.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2022 11:01 PM

2022-05-20T23:01:40-04:00

Depends, really. If it's from off post...will the local LEOs report it to the base? If not, then the only way the unit will know is self reporting. Worst case scenario from the Command is possible driving privileges suspended. Counseling on unsafe driving. It's going to be entirely up to the unit command.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2022 2:43 AM

2022-05-21T02:43:53-04:00

In one unit I was in, you and your immediate supervisor had to show up early on Saturday and road match two miles for every mph over the limit, only up to eight miles each day. So, if you went five mph over, you roadmarched two Saturdays in a row.

They can also suspend your driving privileges on post or come up with other creative ways to discourage speeding.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made May 21 at 2022 6:44 AM

2022-05-21T06:44:21-04:00

I received a speeding ticket 8 days before I was due to deploy. My sister paid the ticket for me while I was gone. It was no problem and as someone else said, the units are more concerned with DUIs. Just DON'T get a speeding ticket on post. Make sure you either pay the ticket before the court date or go to court when scheduled. I work in a jail and you won't believe how many Failure to Appears I see when the original charge was speeding.

Response by SGT Chris Padgett made May 22 at 2022 3:04 PM

2022-05-22T15:04:41-04:00

I'd keep that little detail to myself. Pay the ticket and move along with life.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made May 23 at 2022 10:55 AM

2022-05-23T10:55:46-04:00

A simple speeding ticket (not combined with wreckless driving) probably no action will be taken. Things may have changed from when I was in back in the 70's but if it were off base back then, nobody cared.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made May 23 at 2022 11:17 AM

2022-05-23T11:17:43-04:00

There are a lot of variables at play. Was it 71 in a 70, or 45 in a 20MPH school zone? Or 145 down the interstate?

Also, local unit/post policies may affect the unit actions. Or the specific unit Commander. Different Commanders see the same things differently.

Ultimately, there is no way we can accurately and reasonably predict with what little information we have.

But if it is *just* a relatively mild speeding ticket like 10 MPH or less and no aggravating factors (construction zone, school zone, etc.) then it is *likely* going to result in little more than counseling and (relatively) minor corrective action - if anything. Technically, UCMJ action COULD be taken, but it is very, VERY unlikely, unless it goes beyond just a routine ticket.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 23 at 2022 1:15 PM

2022-05-23T13:15:53-04:00

Depends on the speed and if it’s a repeat issue. First time offense for a low speed is generally a smack on the hand. If it’s reckless driving or a constant issue you may see more. If it’s DUI related or something related to bad choices it could be bad news.