VENTURA, Calif. — An unlicensed driver had their vehicle impounded during the Thursday morning commute after being caught driving more than 35 MPH over the posted speed limit on US-101 in Ventura, traffic enforcement officials reported. Click here to view the official CHP Ventura Facebook announcement regarding this high-speed traffic enforcement stop.
The high-speed traffic stop was conducted by patrol personnel assigned to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Ventura Area office.
Law enforcement officers conducted the enforcement action during early morning patrol operations along one of Ventura County's busiest freeway corridors.
Early Morning Traffic Stop and Excessive Speeding Citation
According to an official incident advisory published by CHP Ventura, a motorcycle patrol officer was conducting targeted speed enforcement along US-101 on Thursday morning, September 3, 2026.
At approximately 6:10 a.m., the motor officer observed a white Infiniti sedan traveling at an extraordinarily high rate of speed along the southbound lanes of US-101 approaching the Victoria Avenue off-ramp.
Using radar detection equipment, the officer clocked the Infiniti traveling at 102 MPH in a zone with a maximum posted speed limit of 65 MPH.
The officer initiated an immediate traffic stop, safely pulling the sedan over onto the freeway shoulder near Victoria Avenue.
Upon contacting the driver, the officer conducted a routine driver's license status check through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) database. The inquiry revealed that the motorist was operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license.
Officers issued the driver formal traffic citations for violating California Vehicle Code Section 22348(b)—operating a motor vehicle upon a highway at a speed exceeding 100 MPH—as well as driving without a valid license.
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code protocols regarding unlicensed motorists involved in major traffic violations, officers summoned a commercial tow truck and impounded the white Infiniti sedan at the scene.
"Today at approximately 0610 hours, a CHP Ventura Motor Officer stopped a white Infiniti sedan on US-101 southbound at Victoria Avenue for traveling 102 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. The driver was determined to be unlicensed, cited, and the vehicle was impounded," CHP Ventura officials stated in an official public statement.
"Excessive speed drastically reduces a driver’s reaction time and increases the risk of serious or fatal collisions. Slow down, obey posted speed limits, and drive to arrive safely," traffic safety officers added.
Highway Safety Risks and Statutory Speed Enforcement Penalties
California Highway Patrol officials routinely emphasize that excessive speeding remains one of the primary contributing factors in severe injury and fatal motor vehicle collisions across Ventura County highways.
Driving at speeds exceeding 100 MPH drastically increases stopping distances, reduces kinetic control during sudden evasive maneuvers, and multiplies the force of impact in the event of a collision.
Under California state law, a conviction under Vehicle Code Section 22348(b) for driving over 100 MPH carries severe statutory penalties, including:
- Mandatory Fines: Base fines starting at $500 to $1,000 plus substantial court penalty assessments
- Driver's License Suspension: A mandatory court-ordered driver's license suspension of up to 30 days for a first offense
- DMV Points: Two points assessed directly against the driver's state driving record, driving up automobile insurance premiums
- Vehicle Towing & Impound Fees: Mandatory 30-day vehicle impoundment fees for unlicensed drivers under CVC 14607.6
CHP Ventura continues to conduct high-visibility traffic enforcement details along US-101, State Route 126, and State Route 33 to curb aggressive driving and ensure commuter safety across the region.
Members of the public can review official department updates and traffic advisories on the CHP Ventura Official Facebook Page. Non-emergency highway safety concerns can be directed to the CHP Ventura Area office at (805) 662-2600.