You're looking at the evil red orb through the rear-view mirror
of your dad's Corvette (or your wife's Honda Pilot ). Making
matters worse, you've just been burning up the asphalt for the
past few miles. The ominous light is behind you and changing
lanes aren't causing it to go away. Not that any of us ever
venture into triple-digit speeds... but what would happen if you
got nailed doing 100 mph on a public road?  Well, it depends.
The pain you will soon feel in your wallet (and the amount of
time you possibly spend incarcerated) will vary state-to-state.
In California, the two points you gain on your driving record
will be accompanied with up to a $500 fine and possible jail
time. In Virginia, your bank account will lighten by up to
$2,500 and there is mandatory time behind bars. Many states use
a sliding scale to determine penalties, while others
automatically suspend licenses (in addition to the
aforementioned treats).  Is there a child in your car, alcohol
on your breath or did you make more than a few l