Traffic and Parking Fines Are More Expensive

During my training to be an RSVP volunteer with San Diego Police Department, I learned about the increase in the fines for traffic and parking violations. There has been a significant increase in the fines, especially for parking in a handicap space or in the hashmarks next to a handicap space. The fine is now $1000 versus $400. This doesn't include other associated fees that go along with the fine. Be aware that if you park in a handicapped space, you car will be photographed to provide evidence of the violation.

Here are some of the additional fines for traffic violations ( not including processing fees!)

Traffic Fine Rule (Violation)	Fine
Forgot to bring a driver's license	$214
Forgot to change the address (more than ten days)	$214
Uninsured car in accident	$796 and’ driver's license revoked for 4 years
Did not stop at red light or turning right	$533
Crossing double yellow line	$425
Violation of the turn or turn around	$284
Stop sign, but did not stop	$284
Pass the flashing light of school bus	$675
Parked at a bus stop	$976
Not wearing a seat belt	$160
Driving with high beam lights	$382
Child did not wear a seat belt or not in a child seat	$436
Covering car door	$178
Driving with headphones on	$178
Speeding 1-15 miles $224 Speeding 16-25 miles $338 usually the police determined that speeding is over 5 miles. On rainy day you are not allowed to exceed 65 miles. With fog, the speed of car should be slower than usual.
Talking on cell phone first time $76, second time $190, (same penalty even if you are just holding the cell phone in your hand!)

Note: You are required to have your headlights on if it is raining. Rule of thumb - if you have to have your windshield wipers, you must have your headlights on.

I couldn't find a complete list of fines, but you need to know that the fines have all increased significant, You need to be very careful when driving or parking your car. It isn't any fun to have to pay these fines!

Jim Dunny