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04-06-2001, 09:12 PM
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i've been cited for exceeding 100mph on freeway in california. that was my first ticket and as it written in california vehicle code i suppose to pay a fine not to exceed $500. i've been charged by court with $800 as the minimal fine.i wonder where this price came from and whether DMW can suspend my license? |
04-08-2001, 10:44 AM
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| | | Was speeding the only infraction listed? If so, you can challenge the fine in court. If there are more than one infraction listed, the fines can be added together. And yes, your license can be suspended.
CALIFORNIA CODES
VEHICLE CODE
SECTION 22348-22366
22348. (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 22351, no
person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway with a speed limit
established pursuant to Section 22349 or 22356 at a speed greater
than that speed limit.
(b) Any person who drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed
greater than 100 miles per hour is guilty of an infraction
punishable, as follows:
(1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of this subdivision, by
a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The court may
also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle
for a period not to exceed 30 days pursuant to Section 13200.5.
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04-21-2001, 02:51 AM
| | | | I would have taken you straight to jail for exceeding 100 MPH. You must have lost your mind. I hope they take your license away. |
04-28-2001, 11:29 PM
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| | | WHAT IS PENALTY ASSESSMENT?
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.
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