CALIFORNIA DRIVERS   _   NEW FINES START JULY 1, 2008 

BE CAREFUL !!!

  1. Carpool lane ---

1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/08 (The $271 posted on the highway is out-dated) 

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 at intersections.

 3. Block intersection --- $485

 4. Driving on the shoulder --- $450

 5. Cell phone use in the construction zone. ---

        Double fine (2 times $285 = $570) as of 07/01/08.

        AND all Cell phones must be 'hands free' while driving.

 6. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts ----

        both passengers and drivers get tickets .

 7. Speeders --- allowance only drive 3 miles above the limit.

 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. Fine is $285.

        They will be watching closely --- easy money for  police department.