California · Vehicle Code

VEH §42001.12: Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 21806 shall be punished as follows: (a) For a first conviction, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than t

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A person convicted of violating Section 21806 faces escalating fines: $100–$250 for a first offense, $150–$500 for a second within one year, and $250–$500 for a third or subsequent within three years.

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Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 21806 shall be punished as follows: (a) For a first conviction, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (b) For a second conviction within one year, by a fine of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). (c) For a third or any subsequent conviction within three years, by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

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