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Originally Posted by OC 335i
This is like the 4th time I've seen this in the last few days (sorry diff forums).
HOAX.
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.
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Absolute Hoax. [url]http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.asp