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I am sorry to hear about what happened to your son. I have posted below, the statute under which your son is likely to be charged. He needs to wait and see what is written on the citation. There may be a box which is checked, that requires his appearance. If not, then it would be at his discretion, depending on if he wanted to try and contest this. Your son may want to retain a traffic ticket defense attorney, to look over the facts of the case and see if this is worth fighting. The reason I suggest this, is because if there was no other vehicle involved, nor witness present, it is going to be hard for the State to prove the charge. The officer arrived after the fact and your son can not be forced to testify against himself. This can be filed as a traffic infraction or as a simple misdemeanor but is at the discretion of the State. It would be at the discretion of the Judge to take away his license but there would need to be a basis to do so. If this was his first offense, it is highly unlikely the Judge would suspend it. If anything, the court may order driving school. The fine will vary, which is why I suggest you wait to receive it, but could be around $200.

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321.288 CONTROL OF VEHICLE -- REDUCED SPEED.
A person operating a motor vehicle shall have the vehicle under
control at all times and shall reduce the speed to a reasonable and
proper rate:
1. When approaching and passing a person walking in the traveled
portion of the public highway.
2. When approaching and passing an animal which is being led,
ridden, or driven upon a public highway.
3. When approaching and traversing a crossing or intersection of
public highways, or a bridge, sharp turn, curve, or steep descent, in
a public highway.
4. When approaching and passing an emergency warning device
displayed in accordance with rules adopted under section 321.449, or
an emergency vehicle displaying a revolving or flashing light.
5. When approaching and passing a slow moving vehicle displaying
a reflective device or alternative reflective device as provided by
section 321.383.
6. When approaching and passing through a sign-posted road work
zone upon the public highway.