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| Why do we call it the "traffic ticket industry"? |
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We estimate that the government brings in over $3 billion per year in traffic fines, penalties, and fees each year in California. If that isn't an industry, then what is? |
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 Every year, police agencies throughout California issue traffic citations numbering in the millions. These citations are for offenses ranging from speeding, to illegal turns, to failure to wear a seat belt. If convicted of violating any one of a multitude of Vehicle Code sections, you will get a "point" on you DMV record. Too many points, and your insurance will go up and/or your driver's license can be suspended. |
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 These are some of the most common California Vehicle Code sections for which drivers are cited: |
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- Speeding (Basic Speed Law): Vehicle Code 22350
- Speeding (maximum speed): Vehicle Code 22349
- Speeding on a bridge or in a tunnel: Vehicle Code 22405
- Car pool lane: Vehicle Code 21655.5
- Crossing out of car pool lane against double yellow line: Vehicle Code 21655.8
- Failure to stop at a red light: Vehicle Code 21453
- Tailgating: Vehicle Code 21703
- U-Turns: Vehicle Code 22100.5, 22101, 22012, 22103, 22104
- Failure to signal a turn or lane change: Vehicle Code 22107
- Minimum speed (obstructing traffic): Vehicle Code 22400
- 22348 (b) Speeding in excess of 100 MPH (2 DMV points)
- 22348(c) Truck in improper lane.
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 An infraction that carries a $35 base fine can cost over $200 by the time you pay court fees, penalties, assessments and the cost of traffic school. A fine of $100 can add up to well over $400! |
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| Add a point to your DMV record and the increased insurance rates could cost you big bucks. |
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| Commercial drivers are no longer allowed to go to traffic school to keep points off their DMV records. If you are a commercial driver, you should seriously consider hiring a lawyer to fight every ticket. |
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| To this you can add the value of your time spent going to court and/or traffic school, and you can see that the total cost of getting a traffic ticket really adds up! |
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| We can save you time and money, and keep the points off your DMV record, on most Vehicle Code infractions. |
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R. Allen Baylis
9042 Garfield Ave., Suite 306
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Phone: 714-962-0915
Fax: 714-962-0930
Email: rab@baylislaw.com |
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