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Logan County Traffic Lawyer: I-76 Speeding Tickets in Sterling

Logan County Justice Center in Sterling, Colorado, at daybreak. — Logan County Justice Center, 110 N. Riverview Road, Sterling, Colorado.

If you were stopped on I-76 in northeastern Colorado, between Fort Morgan and the Nebraska line, there’s a good chance your ticket was written in Logan County and your case will be heard at the Logan County Justice Center in Sterling. Most of the tickets I see here come from the Colorado State Patrol and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, and some of them are for very high speeds, including 100 mph and up.

I’m Monte Robbins. I defend traffic and criminal traffic cases in Logan County, including for drivers who live hours away or out of state, and I personally handle every case. This page explains how the Sterling court works and what’s at stake.

Caught Doing 100 mph on I-76?

On I-76, where the speed limit is 75, 100 mph is 25 mph over. That changes everything:

It’s a criminal traffic offense, not a ticket you can pay. Speeding 25 mph or more over the limit is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense: 10 to 90 days in jail and a $150 to $300 fine.
The points add up fast. 20 to 39 mph over is 6 points, and since August 12, 2026, driving 100 mph or more adds 4 more points, so 100 in a 75 is 10 points. At 115, which is 40 over, it’s 12 points plus 4, a 16-point conviction that can suspend an adult’s license on its own.
Repeat high-speed tickets now add extra points too, so your prior record matters.

Watch for added charges. At high speeds, officers often write careless driving (4 points) or reckless driving (8 points) on top of the speeding ticket. Add that to 10 or more points for the speed, and a single stop can quickly reach 14 to 24 points or more.

That’s why a 100 mph ticket in Logan County is worth taking seriously from the start. See my Colorado Speeding Ticket Lawyer guide for more on the 2026 point changes.

Which Court Is My Logan County Ticket In?

Logan County Court in Sterling: State Patrol and Sheriff’s Office tickets, and any case with state charges.
Sterling Municipal Court: Sterling police often write traffic violations under the Model Traffic Code, as adopted by the city, into Sterling Municipal Court. But if there are state charges, the whole case is typically filed in Logan County Court under the state version of each charge.

Your summons will say which.

Logan County Justice Center: 110 N. Riverview Road, Sterling, CO 80751. Clerk’s office: (970) 522-6565, option 7.

How Logan County Court Handles Traffic Cases

In Logan County, traffic cases are heard in Courtroom 1. The letter in your case number tells you which track you’re on: R for a traffic infraction, T for a criminal traffic offense.

Traffic Infractions (R Cases)

First hearings, review hearings, and Final Hearings are all in Courtroom 1.

Criminal Traffic (T Cases)

Criminal traffic cases are also in Courtroom 1 and usually move like this:

Hearing on advisement: your first appearance, where the court advises you of the charges and your rights
Status conference: often after the case is set over
Disposition hearing: where the case is resolved

If the case is headed for trial instead, it goes to a motions hearing, a pretrial readiness conference, and a jury trial.

Do I Have to Come Back to Sterling?

Often not. I can file a motion asking the court to waive your appearance or allow you to appear virtually. The motion has to be filed in advance and approved by the court, so if you live out of state or far from Sterling, it’s worth calling early.

Marijuana and I-76: What Drivers Should Know

Because marijuana is legal in Colorado but not in neighboring states, officers on I-76 are on alert for two things: drivers taking marijuana home across the state line, and drivers who are impaired.

Taking it out of Colorado is illegal. Leaving the state with any cannabis product is against the law, even if you bought it legally here.
No open containers. Neither drivers nor passengers can open cannabis packaging or use it in the car, even while parked. A broken seal with evidence of use in the car can lead to a traffic charge.
Possession limits apply. Adults 21 and over can have up to 2 ounces. More than that can mean a drug charge, not just a traffic ticket.
Impairment is a separate issue. Officers trained as Drug Recognition Experts, including dozens with the State Patrol, look for signs of drug impairment, and a blood test can follow. If you’re facing a marijuana DUI or DWAI, see my Logan County DUI Lawyer page and Colorado DUI Blood Test Results, which explains the 5-nanogram THC rule.

Common Charges in Logan County

High-speed tickets on I-76
Commercial vehicle and CDL violations. See my Colorado CDL Traffic Lawyer page.
Careless driving and reckless driving
Driving under restraint and habitual traffic offender
Hit and run
Eluding

How Logan County Traffic Cases Resolve

In my experience, Logan County treats drivers consistently, whether they live in Sterling or out of state. How a case resolves depends on the evidence and the overall defense strategy, including how speed was measured, what the video shows, your driving record, and the mitigation we can show.

Frequently Asked Questions About Logan County Traffic Tickets

I got a 100 mph ticket on I-76. Can I just pay it?

Usually not. On a 75 mph highway, 100 mph is 25 over, which is a criminal traffic offense that has to go through court. It also carries 10 points.

How many points is 100 mph in Colorado?

The points for how far over the limit you were, plus 4 more points for driving 100 mph or more. At 100 in a 75, that’s 6 plus 4, or 10 points.

Where is court for a Logan County ticket?

The Logan County Justice Center, 110 N. Riverview Road, Sterling. Traffic cases are heard in Courtroom 1. Some Sterling police tickets go to Sterling Municipal Court instead.

What happens at my first court date on a criminal traffic case?

It’s a hearing on advisement, where the court advises you of the charge and your rights. The case usually then moves to a status conference and a disposition hearing, or toward trial.

Can I take marijuana I bought in Colorado back home?

No. Taking cannabis out of Colorado is illegal, and officers on I-76 watch for it.

Do out-of-state drivers get treated differently?

Not in my experience. Logan County handles cases consistently, and the outcome depends on the evidence and the defense strategy.

I live out of state. Do I have to come back to Sterling?

Not necessarily. I can file a motion in advance asking the court to waive your appearance or let you appear virtually. It needs the court’s approval, so call early.

Talk to a Logan County Traffic Lawyer

Call me at 303-355-5148 or contact my office for a free consultation. You’ll speak with me, not a staff member.

Ticketed on I-70 instead? See my Kit Carson County Traffic Lawyer page.

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