Update 2007 California Driving Notes

**Update 2007 California Driving Notes**

1. CARPOOL LANE- 1st time - $1,068.50 starting 1/1/07 (not $271, posted
on the highway . The signs have not been replaced yet).
2nd time offense - doubled; 3rd time - tripled; and 4th time - license
suspension

2. INCORRECT LANE CHANGE - Improper lane crossing of solid lines or
intersection - $380.00

3. BLOCKING INTERSECTION - $485.00

4. DRIVING ON THE SHOULDER - $450.00

5. CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING - Minimum $70; subsequent $175
additional. Effective 1/1/07
Cell phone use while driving in the construction zone - double the fine
effective 1/1/07

According to the DMV:

"SB 1613 (Simitian)-- Establishes the California Wireless Telephone Act that as of July 1, 2008, prohibits drivers from operating their vehicles while using a hand-held cell phone. Hands-free devices are allowed, and there are a several exemptions for emergency use. Persons who are cited will face a $20 fine for a first offense, and a $50 fine for each subsequent offense. "

See http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/newsrel/newsrel06/2006-42.htm

6. SEATBELTS - Passenger(s) over 18 not on seatbelts - both passenger(s)
and driver get tickets.

7. SPEEDING - Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit. Street
racing commits felony on injuries.

8. DUI - Jail!!!!

发布人: 1300fans 发布于: 2007/02/20, 9:06 pm

新的一年,看来大家要小心了