California · Vehicle Code

VEH §42001.20: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who violates subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 27000 is punishable as follows: (a) By a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

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What this law says, in plain English

A person who violates Section 27000(b) or (c) faces a fine of $150 for a first offense, up to $200 for a second infraction within one year, and up to $250 for a third or subsequent infraction within one year.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who violates subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 27000 is punishable as follows: (a) By a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (b) For a second infraction occurring within one year of a prior infraction that resulted in a conviction, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200). (c) For a third or any subsequent infraction occurring within one year of two or more prior infractions that resulted in convictions, a fine, not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

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