California needs money and a significant revenue source is from traffic citations. Not only are LA City Police and the California Highway Patrol on the lookout for any and all violations but the fees are at a record high. Effective immediately, if you run a red light, be prepared to cough up $436.00. If you pass a school bus with flashing red signals, the fine is $616. If you foolishly park in a handicapped zone, even for a minute, you will be out close to $1,000.
Traffic violation fines effective January 6, 2012 (read ‘em and weep):
VC 12814.6
$214
Failure to obey license.
VC 14600(A)
$214
Failure to notify DMV of address change in 10 days
VC 16028(A)
$796
Failure to provide evidence of insurance
VC 22349
$214
Unsafe speed (1 to 15 miles over the limit)
VC 22350
$328
Unsafe speed (6 to 25 miles over the limit)
VC 22450
$214
Failure to stop at a stop sign.
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 (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)
$1,876
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.
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
VC 5200
$178
Proper display of license plates
* This fine may be reduced by completing a court authorized child seat diversion program.
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