06-21-2007, 08:57 AM
The President here where I work happens to be a lawyer as well, so he's always forwarding the Directors with new laws. This came down the pipe today, figured I'd pass it along.
Quote:A couple of big ones...Pay attention!
New California Laws effective 7/1/07
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. 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.
6. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 07/01/07.
Cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.
7. Speeders can only drive 3 miles an hour above the limit...This is kinda lame, but they say you used to get away with 5 miles an hour above the limit.
8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)
9. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets .