CVC 22349 — Maximum Speed Limit (65/55 mph)

What a California Vehicle Code §22349 citation actually accuses you of, and the angles drivers use to contest one by mail.

What the court has to find

Driving in excess of the absolute maximum speed limit: 65 mph on most highways (subsection (a)), 55 mph on undivided two-lane highways (subsection (b)).

Defense angles that fit this section

Accuracy of the speed measurement: pacing distance and speedometer calibration, radar/lidar calibration records and operator training, correct vehicle identification in traffic.

The real cost of pleading guilty: penalty assessments multiply the base fine several times over, and a point can raise your insurance for three years. Run the numbers with the fine calculator.

Contest your CVC 22349 ticket by mail

A Trial by Written Declaration lets you fight it without a court date — and losing still leaves you the right to a brand-new in-person trial.

Start with your ticket

This page explains the statute in general terms; it isn't legal advice about your specific case. See the Trial by Written Declaration FAQ for how the mail-in process works.