FYI, just thought I would share the information below. GET YOUR BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE HEADSETS NOW!!! Please pass along to your friends and loved ones. Thanks!
Friends and family, in case you have not heard, new California laws will go into effect on July 1, 2007. Beware when driving...
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. Cell phone use in the construction zone. Double fine as of 07/01/08.
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.
(no more 10% of posted speed limit grace)
8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)
9. As of 07/01/08 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.
Friends and family, in case you have not heard, new California laws will go into effect on July 1, 2007. Beware when driving...
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. Cell phone use in the construction zone. Double fine as of 07/01/08.
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.
(no more 10% of posted speed limit grace)
8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)
9. As of 07/01/08 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.
Actually, I think it's good since I observe the laws, but the people who usually get nailed are the poor. The rich usually have the lawyers to get off. Oh well...
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Ooooh, how I agree. My mom was in law enforcement, and she was passionate about it, too. If you get behind the wheel, buckle up and be sober. I am guilty for being on the cell phone, though.
Excellent article! May I quote from it:Virginia will institute "civil remedial fees" for Virginia residents who commit driving violations. These are on top of other fines imposed by state law. Some of the new fees:
Fee (made over three payments)
• Driving on a suspended license: $750
• Reckless driving (such as aggressive driving): $1,050
• Driving under the influence and related offenses: $2,250
• Felony convictions (such as leaving an accident scene): $3,000"
You know the article points out that July 1 is that start of the budget year for 46 states and that is a very good point.
Don't misunderstand me, James, I believe in the law being enforced, especially drug and alcohol driving violations. In addition to traffic violations, though, there are a number of OTHER laws that should be enforced, such as people coming onto my property when I clearly have no trespassing signs posted, and the police telling me there is nothing they can do!!! That is just one of many...