California · Vehicle Code

VEH §42001.1: (a) Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 2815 or a violation of subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 22526 at an intersection posted pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 2

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This statute establishes fines for infractions involving traffic violations at posted intersections. Penalties increase from $50–$100 for a first conviction to $250–$500 for a third or subsequent conviction within two years, plus possible 30-day license suspension.

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(a) Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 2815 or a violation of subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 22526 at an intersection posted pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 22526 shall be punished as follows: (1) For a first conviction, a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). (2) For a second conviction within a period of one year, a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200). (3) For a third or any subsequent conviction within a period of two years, a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). (b) In addition to the fine specified in subdivision (a), the court may order the department to suspend the driver’s license for up to 30 days of any person convicted of a third or any subsequent conviction of Section 2815 within a period of two years, and the department shall suspend the license for the period of time so ordered.

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