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Generally, yes. Just because you are not on a state-owned road does not mean you can’t get a traffic ticket. If you are issued a traffic citation by a federal officer in California, it will be because you violated a section of the same California Vehicle Code 23103 VCthat covers public freeways and local roads …
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Given the number of cars on the road in California, authorities take reckless driving very seriously. The cause of the reckless driving can be a factor in determining the severity of the charge. If you are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, the offense is viewed as more serious when coupled with a DUI …
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If driving for a living is your source of income, you should know that speeding tickets can seriously affect your driving privileges and livelihood. If a driver receives a speeding ticket and later loses their normal driving privileges, their CDL privileges will be affected as well. In other words, the loss of your car driving …
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A lot! California is one of the most expensive states for speeding penalties. While you may see the freeway as pretty “free” of monitoring by CHiPS, you would be mistaken. California takes its speed limits both on the freeway and local roads very seriously. If you get caught speeding, you might be surprised by the …
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You are charged with a DUI. The arresting officer has followed all the protocols. Make no mistake, an arrest for driving under the influence is a serious offense that comes with serious consequences. Generally speaking, you should never try to fight a DUI charge on your own. Too many have tried and failed, and in …
The answer is, “nothing good.” As the state with the worst traffic, California takes traffic violations very seriously. Fines in the state far exceed those levied in other places and can run into the thousands. What It Costs To give you an idea, parking in a handicap space without the proper tag can cost upwards …
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