t.is350.h

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Has anyone notice this??? Luckily our car has BT...

New Driving Fines for 2007



1. Carpool lane - 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/07 (The $271 posted
on the highway is old). Don't do it again because 2nd time is going to be
double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended.

2. Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or intersections.

3. Block intersection - $485

4. Driving on the shoulder - $450

5. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 07/01/07.
Cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.

6. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets .

7. Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.

8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)

9. As of 07/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.
Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department.

unit74

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Prove it....


I already know one is inaccurate, so that leads me to believe none of it is correct.

joonsta

Only those with the navigation system have the integrated BT...


Hmm...I've been breaking the speed limit by almost 10 MPH everyday.

So what difference does this new law make? What if I go 4 miles above?

lexem

Now much is it if you catch a cop on the phone?

unit74

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Just looked....


5, 6, 8 and 9 are false....

Caoboy

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that's ridiculous, where's the cvc?

unit74

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23123
(d) This section does not apply to an emergency services professional using a wireless telephone while operating an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in Section 165, in the course and scope of his or her duties

(h) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2008, and shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2011, and, as of July 1, 2011, is repealed.

acl15

the cellphone one isn't until 08 right?

brel523

I saw that a few days ago and then did a little snooping to find this...

http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.asp

Sorry... they are all false.

nabisco

Thank GOD!

slowandlow

actuley your car spedo can be up to 10% off it is a tolerance set by the goverment for all auto makers

DropTopGal

Ouch! Those are some hefty fines! The car pool lane fine really urks me. After all, it was everyones' tax dollars that paid for the lanes, not just the few who "car pool". It is not right that they have car pool lanes IMHO.

t.is350.h

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Here is another one on this topic.
1. Carpool lane - 1st time offense: $1068.50 starting 1/1/07 (NOT the
$271 as currently posted on highways - this is old). Don’t do it again because 2nd time is going to be double, 3rd time triple, and 4th time your license is suspended.

Fact: It is highly unlikely that a single code section violation would result in a $1068 fine for a first offense. Generally, a first offense violation + court costs and fees could run as high as $590 (depending on what jurisdiction the offender was cited). If the jurisdiction has HOV lanes with double white lines, then you could potentially be cited for crossing a double-white + driving in the car pool lane — two violations. In this case, the total bail amount (fine + court costs and fees) could approach $1000. But again, a lot of variables would have to come into play.

2. Incorrect lane change $380. Don’t cross lane on solid lanes or any intersection.
Fact: following is a list of vehicle code sections under which violators are typically cited and the concurrent fines:
21100.3 Failure to obey traffic directions $130
21460(a,b) Improper turns over double lines/solid lines to right prohibited $130
21655(b) Failure to use designated lanes $130
21655.5(b) Improper use of preferential lanes $340
21655.8(a) Driving over double lines of preferential lanes $340
21658(a,b) Lane straddling/failure to use specified lanes $130
22107 Unsafe turn or lane change prohibited $130
22108 Signal required before turning or changing lanes $130

3. Block intersection - $485
Fact: Following is a list of vehicle code sections under which violators are typically cited and the concurrent fines:
21970(a) Vehicle stopped unnecessarily and blocking crosswalk or sidewalk $130
23333 Vehicular crossing-unauthorized stopping or standing $130

4. Driving on the shoulder - $450
Fact: Following is a list of vehicle code sections under which violators are typically cited and the concurrent fines:
21100.3 Failure to obey traffic directions $130
21460(a,b) Improper turns over double lines/solid lines to right prohibited $130
21655(b) Failure to use designated lanes $130
21754 Improper passing on right prohibited $130
21755 Unsafe passing on right shoulder $130

5. Cell phone on the construction zone - Double fine
Fact: There is currently no law against using a cell phone while driving. The law passed recently by the register requiring the use of hands-free headsets does not take effect until July 1, 2008. Otherwise, fines for traffic violations committed in constructions zones are higher than those committed elsewhere, but not quite double.

6. If passengers, over 18, do not have their seatbelts on, then both driver and passenger(s) get ticketed. Correct.
Fact:
23116(a) Transportation of persons without restraints restricted $130
(Note: total bail for first-time offenders for not wearing a seat belt in California ranges from $80 to $91).

7. Speeders can drive only 3 miles above the limit.
Fact: The California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies can legally ticket drivers for going even 1 mile over a posted speed limit.

8. DUI = Jail.
Correct.

Hope it helps. I'm not 100% sure on this info, but this is what I found.

Lexmex

In the metro area around Mexico City, there will be a uniform code that will also include for the first time a points system.

Among the new laws I noticed were:

1. No spare tire- 5 days minimum salary (about $20 USD)
2. All 2008 model locally plated vehicles must have satellite tracking technology standard from the dealer.

I was amazed they have no exhaust or other such laws, but apparently those come under environmental laws, and when I checked with them, the decibel rating is so high, you could literally explode tnt and get away with the sound it makes.

ben_r_

Yea... I sorta took this with a grain of salt too... You never know where these things really come from and who wrote them nor what has been misinterpreted.