171% Assessment Fee in California!?

I WON a ticket in California for a CHILD RESTRAINTS REQUIREMENTS (VC 27260A).

According to VC 27360(c)(1), fine for the first offense is $100. However, I called the Court and they told me that the fine is $271 because of the 171% assessment fee.
WHAT IS THAT?!?

BTW, I had a child seat in the car, but my (very hungry and nervous) baby was breastfeeded by his mama on the back seat.

Thanks!

My response:

Congratulation !

It's the administrative penalty. You should see what the total fine is for No Seatbelts, or driving without insurance. You could go Bankrupt!

IAAL

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Administrative penalty - WHY - WHAT'S THE RATIONALE? Can it be waived?

Thanks.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face=" Arial, Verdana, Helvetica">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by California:
Administrative penalty - WHY - WHAT'S THE RATIONALE? Can it be waived?

Thanks.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

It is an amount which is added to all fines and for bail for infractions and low grade misdemeanor offenses. It is charged pursuant to Government Code Section 76000 and Penal Code Section 1464 of the State of California. According to the law, the amount of the Penalty Assessment is $17.00 for every $10.00 or portion thereof of the fine or bail.

Example:
If one is fined $25.00, the Penalty Assessment charge will be $51.00 (3 X $17.00), plus the original fine of $25.00, plus any other assessment.
For every $17.00 of assessment collected, the money is allocated as follows:
$10.00 State Penalty Fund (1464 PC)
$7.00 County Penalty Fund (76000 GC)
The Penalty Assessment amount is subject to change by the legislature.

If you want to know the purpose, read both Code sections that I have listed.

Waived? You've got to be kidding.

IAAL


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[This message has been edited by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE (edited May 25, 2000).]