[R129 SL] FYI -New California Driving Laws

[Paul Samarin]

Thanks, Eva!  Where did you get this info?

Paul
So.Cal.

On Jun 23, 2007, at 7:18 AM, Eva Esquivel wrote:


>

> For SL drivers living in California or visiting California:

>

>  

> 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 

> 07/01/07.

>    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.

>   

>  8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)

>

> 9.  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.

>  

> The MB Coupes Website!

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