Q: a officer pulled me over and said i was going 24 over the speed limit but my odometer said i wasn't ...
are they going to take my license ?
A: The court is likely to believe the officer, not your claim about your speedometer. Even if you were "only" 15 over the limit, the court could consider that reckless. You could have your speedometer tested, and depending on what the test shows, it could be admissible as evidence. If 24 mph over the speed limit is considered reckless, or if there are other factors, the court could suspend your license, especially if you are a juvenile. The court could determine that you are irresponsible for driving that fast, and not mature enough for the privilege of driving. So the court could take away your license to keep others on the road safe.
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