[kj] [OT] For our Californian friends

[T.B.]

"folk devil" wrote:



> 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.


BTW, someone just pointed out to me this is an urban legend:

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_california_traffic_laws_2007.htm

We been had, brother!

T.B.