Speeding tickets in the US (CA, AZ, NV)
I returned from a trip to the US today. While there my husband and I drove a rental car and were careful not to drive too fast. We drove in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
At least in California there were frequent signs about speed being checked by radar or aircraft, but I am unsure how the process of getting a speeding ticket works in the US. Are you always stopped by the police and get your ticket in person or is there an automatic process like in Germany where a picture of the car and license plate is taken and you get the ticket in the mail a few weeks later? Most of what I found on the web read like people talked to the police when getting the ticket, but I was unable to find a definite answer. So, does not being stopped by the police mean we are in the clear here?
Best Answer
It varies by state. In some states, speed cameras are not allowed; in others, there are speed cameras. You can see lists of camera enforcement laws by state from reputable sources here and here.
For your case, there are no speed cameras in California or Nevada. There are in Arizona.
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