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Enhanced Speed Chart

Vehicle Code Sections

(For All Speed Limits)

Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 42009 -
Violations Committed in Highway Construction Safety Enhancement Zones

MPH Over Limit

Base

Penalties

NCA

Total

1 - 15

$ 35

$ 68

$ 1

$ 104

16 - 25

$ 60

$ 102

$ 1

$ 163

26 + OVER

$ 100

$ 170

$ 1

$ 271
+ COURT

 

Traffic Offenses Commited in Highway Construction Zone

Section

Nature of Offense

PC

MA

Bail

PA

NCA

Total

21367(b,c)

Failure to obey traffic control/devices at construction site

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21451(a,b)

"Green" signal - vehicular responsibilities

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21453(a-c)

"Red" signal - vehicular responsibilities

   

$100

$170

$1

$271

21454(c,d)

Lane use control signals

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21455

Traffic control signal at other than intersection

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21457(a,b)

Actions required at flashing signals

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21460(a,b)

Improper turns over double lines prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21460.5(c)

Improper turn from two-way left turn lane

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21461(a)

Driver failure to obey signs/signals

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21462

Disobedience to traffic control signals

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21466.5

Light impairing driver's vision prohibited

   

$35

$68

$1

$104

21650(a-f)

Failure to keep to right side of road

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21651(a)

Driving across dividing section on freeway prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21652

Improperly entering highway from service road

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21654(a)

Slow-moving vehicles keep to right edge of roadway

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21655(b)

Failure to use designated lanes

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21655.5(b)

Improper use of preferential lanes

   

$110

$187

$1

$298

21655.8

Driving over double lines of preferential lanes

   

$100

$187

$1

$288

21656

Failure of slow-moving vehicles to turn out

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21657

Driving against one-way traffic patterns

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21658(a,b)

Lane straddling/failure to use specified lanes

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21659

Unsafe driving on three-lane highway

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21660

Failure of approaching vehicles to pass to the right

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21661

Right-of-way rules - narrow grades

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21662(a,b)

Mountains - keep to right - use horn

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21663

Driving on sidewalk prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21664

Failure to use designated freeway on/off ramp properly

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21700

Load/passengers not to obstruct driver's view

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21703

Following too closely prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21704(a)

Trucks/trailers following too closely prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21705

Caravans following too closely prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21706

Following emergency vehicles too closely prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21707

Driving within 300 feet of fire areas prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21708

Running over unprotected fire/chemical hose prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21709

Driving within safety zone prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21710

Coasting in neutral on downgrade prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21711

Whipping or swerving towed vehicle prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21712(a,d-e)

Allowing riding on portion of vehicle not designated for passenger use prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21715(a,b)

Exceeding passenger vehicle towing combination limits

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21750

Overtaking and passing unsafely

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21751

Passing without sufficient clearance

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21752(a-c)

Driving left of center prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21753

Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21754(a-e)

Improper passing on right prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21755

Unsafe passing on right shoulder

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21758

Unsafe passing on grades prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21800(a-c)

Violation of right-of-way/ uncontrolled intersection

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21800(d)

Violation of right-of-way/ controlled intersection with inoperative control signals

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21801(a,b)

Violation of right-of-way - left turn

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21802(a,b)

Violation of right-of-way - entering through highway

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21803(a,b)

Violation of "yield" sign

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21804(a,b)

Entering highway from alley or driveway

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

21806(a,b)

Failure to yield to emergency vehicle

   

$110

$187

$1

$298

22100(a,b)

Turn at intersection from wrong position

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22100.5

U-turn at controlled intersection

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22101(d)

Violating special traffic control markers

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22102

Illegal u-turn in business district

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22103

Illegal u-turn in residential district

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22104

Illegal u-turn near fire station

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22105

Illegal u-turn on highway without unobstructed view

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22106

Unsafe starting or backing on highway

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22107

Unsafe turn or lane change prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22108

Signal required before turning or changing lanes

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22109

Sudden stopping without signaling

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22110

Hand/lamp signal to be visible

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22348(b)

Speeding over 100 M.P.H. prohibited

   

$130

$221

$1

$352

22348(c)

Failure of vehicles subject to 22406 V.C. to use designated lane

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22349

Exceeding maximum speed limit of 55 M.P.H.

See Speed Violation Chart Page 36

         

22350

Unsafe speed for prevailing conditions

See Speed Violation Chart Page 36

         

22356

Exceeding maximum speed limit of 65 M.P.H. where posted

See Speed Violation Chart Page 36

         

22400(a,b)

Minimum speed law - impeding traffic flow

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22405(a)

Exceeding maximum posted speeds on bridge/tube/tunnel

See Speed Violation Chart Page 36

         

22406(a-f)

Maximum speed for designated vehicles

   

$60

$102

$1

$163

 

In excess of speed limit by 10 M.P.H. or more

   

$110

$187

$1

$298

22406.5

Driving tank vehicle at excessive speed

   

$510

$867

$1

$1,378

22407

Posted speed for designated vehicles

   

$60

$102

$1

$163

 

In excess of speed limit by 10 M.P.H. or more

   

$110

$187

$1

$298

22409

Speed limit for solid tire vehicle

See Speed Violation Chart Page 36

         

22410

Exceeding speed limit for metal tire vehicles

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22450

Failure to stop at stop sign

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22451(a,b)

Failure to stop for train signals/closed gates

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22452(b)

Failure of certain vehicles to stop at railroad crossings

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

22454(a)

Passing school bus with flashing signals

   

$160

$272

$1

$433

23103(a,b)*

Reckless driving

 

X

$290

$493

$1

$784

23104(a)*

Reckless driving/bodily injury

 

X

$700

$1,190

$1

$1,891

23109(a)*

Speed contests

 

X

$720

$1,224

$1

$1,945

23109(b)*

Abetting speed contest prohibited

   

$200

$340

$1

$541

23109(c)*

Engage in/ abet exhibition of speed prohibited

   

$200

$340

$1

$541

23109(d)*

Placing barricades or obstructions prohibited

   

$200

$340

$1

$541

23152(a-d)

Driving under influence of alcohol/drugs

   

$780

$1,326

$1

$2,107

23222(b)

Possession of marijuana by driver

   

$100

$170

 

$270

23224(a,b)

Possession of alcohol by minor prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

23225

Storage of open container while driving restricted

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

23226

Storage of open container in passenger compartment prohibited

   

$45

$85

$1

$131

 

Weight Violation Chart

Section

Nature of Offense

PC

MA

Bail

PA

NCA

Total

# Overweight

             

0 - 1,000

     

$20

$34

$1

$55

1,001 - 1,500

     

$30

$51

$1

$82

1,501 - 2,000

     

$40

$68

$1

$109

2,001 - 2,500

     

$55

$102

$1

$158

2,501 - 3,000

     

$85

$153

$1

$239

3,001 - 3,500

     

$105

$187

$1

$293

3,501 - 4,000

     

$125

$221

$1

$347

4,001 - 4,500

     

$145

$255

$1

$401

4,501 - 5,000*

     

$175

$306

$1

$482

5,001 - 6,000*

     

$.04 each pound

 

$1

 

6,001 - 7,000*

     

$.06 each pound

 

$1

 

7,001 - 8,000*

     

$.08 each pound

 

$1

 

8,001 - 10,000*

     

$.15 each pound

 

$1

 

10,000 - up*

     

$.20 each pound

 

$1

 

(Calculate additional penalties from the amount specified for over 5,001 pounds of excess weight.)