New Fines... Heads up guys....

[mikab]

Day dreamer has a good point. But seriously how many of us don't ever speed or talk on our phones while driving...
We'll just have to be more aware of what we're doing now...

[Revo1]

Ugh. CA and I have a real love-hate relationship. Seriously.

[SScattergunSS]

Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

Just some more awesomeness from the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia....

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES HAS AN ARTICLE ON THE SUBJECT:

"FLOORING IT ON CAR FINES". PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES............

HUGE California Traffic Tickets Fines Effective 01/06/2011

Please be extremely careful in your driving and car registration & insurance matters. State of California is broke and they are trying hard to squeeze all of us hard to collect money.

Effective immediately, if you do not stop at the red light, be ready to pay $436 in fines or if you pass a school bus with flashing red signals, you will be charged $616. The state of California is going for blood, so be extra careful in driving, You cannot afford messing with them. I have been hearing that Highway Patrols are under pressure to issue a lot more tickets than last year with at least 30% increase in fines over 2009, so beware of radar guns, highway and traffic cameras installed everywhere and the tougher enforcement of parking rules.

Just for your info, the next time you park in the handicapped zone, even for a minute, you will be looking at almost $ 1000 in parking tickets , so it'd better be worth it.

California needs money, so pay close attention to the rules of the road!

Traffic Ticket Fines (Effective 01/06/2011)

VC 12814.6 $214 Failure to obey license provisions.

VC 14600(A) $214 Failure to notify DMV of address change within 10 days

Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 16028(A) $796 Failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility (insurance)

Note: This fine may be reduced with proof of insurance on or after the violation date.

VC 21453(A) $436 Failure to stop at a red signal.

VC 22349 $214 Unsafe speed, 1 to 15 miles over the limit.

VC 22350 $328 Unsafe speed, 16 to 25 miles over the limit.

VC 22450 $214 Failure to stop at a stop sign.

VC 22454(A) $616 Passing a school bus with flashing red signals.

VC 23123(A) $148 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands free, first offense .


VC 23123(B) $256 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands free, each subsequent offense.

VC 23123.5 $148 Driving while using a wireless device to send, read or write text.

VC 23124 $148 Minor driving while using a wireless phone.

VC 22500 $976 Parking in a bus loading area.

VC 22507(A) $976 Violation of disabled parking provisions, first offense.

VC 22507(B) $1876 Violation of disabled parking provisions, second offense.

VC 26708 $178 Unlawful material on vehicle windows.

VC 27150 $178 Adequate muffler required.

VC 27315 $148 Mandatory use of seat belts.

VC 27360 $436 Mandatory use of passenger child restraints.

Note: This fine may be reduced by completing a court authorized child seat diversion program .

VC 27400 $178 Headsets or Earplugs covering both ears.

VC 27803 $178 Violation of motorcycle safety helmet requirements.

VC 34506 $616 Commercial Driver - Log book violation.

VC 4000 $256 No evidence of current registration.

Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 4159 $178 Notify DMV of change of address within 10 days.

Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 5200 $178 Proper display of license plates.

Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 9400 $178 Commercial weight fees due.

Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction Look out for the money grabbers in Sacramento but don‘t blame the cops. They don’t set the fines or collect them!

I LOVE the Land and Weather here in Fresno! In the last year and and a half, I've made some good Camaro friends here too...people I WILL miss. I am and always will be a California boy, but I'm leaving. Maybe I'll be back someday, but this state is going to have to get it's head out of it's ass!

Side note: I don't care which side of the fence you're on party wise, (Left or Right, it doesn't matter) don't let any politician stay in power longer than two terms. VOTE THEM OUT, because otherwise they just get a little too comfortable!!!!

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

I LOVE the Land and Weather here in Fresno! In the last year and and a half, I've made some good Camaro friends here too...people I WILL miss. I am and always will be a California boy, but I'm leaving. Maybe I'll be back someday, but this state is going to have to get it's head out of it's ass!

Side note: I don't care which side of the fence you're on party wise, (Left or Right, it doesn't matter) don't let any politician stay in power longer than two terms. VOTE THEM OUT, because otherwise they just get a little too comfortable!!!!

Well said sir!

[Rallysport]

$214.00 for speeding 1-15 over the limit? You gotta be kidding. Granted, if you follow the laws, you have no problems, but come on, this is ridiculous. Besides these "revised" fines, there are waaaaaay too many reasons to leave that mis-managed bankrupt state. Shame.

[Competition GT]

What REALLY sucks is I really don't even see a light at the end of the tunnel as far as California goes.

[Inferno LSX]

If I didn't have such a great job here in LA, I'd be gone from the place. I grew up here and been here all my life, but I've had enough.

[Demon Hunter]

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

If I didn't have such a great job here in LA, I'd be gone from the place. I grew up here and been here all my life, but I've had enough.

[SS 376]

Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

Unfortunately, they are going to be raising taxes on everything else in addition to hiking tickets.

None of the "fines" inclued added court costs. You can add about another $100 on to each of those.

If it weren't for all these beautiful women, great weather, and fun stuff to do day and night, I'd be long gone.

Good point though. Still, every state is going through this--people want stuff and don't want to pay for it. I wouldn't be surprised if a state, not necessarily CA, tries to file for bankruptcy in a few years.

[2010SSRSM6]

I was born and raised here. Left for a short time while I was in the Military and couldn't wait to get home. After about a year of being back, I was wondering why I was in such a hurry to get home. As soon as home prices come back up a little bit, I'm outta here.

I have no doubt that my wife and I can find good jobs elsewhere. Texas, Nevada, or somewhere else will love to get my tax $$$ and won't be so selfish when it comes time to give it back!

You guys heard that they are raising the gas tax again right? Because 38.8 cents (BEFORE local Sales Tax) isn't enough. Fed's are raising their 18.8 cents per gallon tax also. We are paying as much in taxes on our gas as it cost per gallon 10 years ago. Pathetc. I hate this state.

[yellowlightning2009]

talkin on cell here is $400 and four points and speeding tickets are crazy

[ddunerider]

The wife got 57 in a 40...$1,200.00 !!!!!

Thank God she rich!!!

[Chevyg1rl]

Thank God my tint ticket was in December! I just got the notice... $190

[SScattergunSS]

Originally Posted by Competition GT

What REALLY sucks is I really don't even see a light at the end of the tunnel as far as California goes.

Truer words were never spoken!