New California Driving Laws- Important!

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New California  laws will go into effect on July 1, 2007.
1. Carpool lane violation- 1st time  $1068.50 starting 7/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). 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. *Suggestion - Get a Bluetooth (ear device for the "hands  free").
     Ticket is $285. They will  be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department

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Let's also remember that now text message is prohibited during driving.