Immigrants to the United States living and studying in the country find driving to be an essential mode of transportation. In this issue of the "Immigration Life" column, Worldway Group presents a summary of the latest traffic fines in California, USA:
- Not carrying a driver's license: $ 214
Fine for failing to carry a driver's license: $214
- After 10 days without a change of address to notify DMV: $ 214
Fine for failing to notify the DMV of an address change within 10 days: $214
- Driving without insurance cause an accident: $ 796 and license suspended for 4 years
Fine for causing an accident without insurance: $796 and a 4-year license suspension
- Beyond the red lights: $ 533
Fine for running a red light (same fine for failing to stop at a red light when turning right): $533
- Crossing two gold stripes (double solid lane): $ 425
Fine for crossing double yellow lines: $425
- Turn and U-Turn ban in place or middle of road: $ 284
Fine for illegal turns or U-turns: $284
- The speed (from 1-15 miles): $ 224
Fine for speeding 1-15 mph: $224 (generally, tickets are only issued for exceeding the limit by more than 10 mph)
- The speed (from 16 to 25 miles):$338
Fine for speeding 16-25 mph: $338
- Driving too slow: $ 328
Note: Driving too slowly can also result in a ticket, and the fine is quite significant: $328
- Do not full stop at Stop Sign: $ 284
Fine for failing to come to a complete stop at a Stop sign: $284
- Passing through the bus when the lights are flashing: $ 675
Fine for passing a school bus with flashing lights: $675
- Holding and using the phone handset while driving (1st time): $ 160
Fine for using a handheld phone while driving (first offense): $160; holding the phone in your hand is also a violation!
- Parking place for buses: $ 976
Fine for parking in a bus zone: $976
- Do not open the lamp when it is coming up (30 minutes):$382
Fine for failing to turn on headlights (30 minutes after sunset): $382
- Failing to wear seat belt: $ 160
Fine for not wearing a seat belt: $160
- Children not wearing seat belts or in accordance with: $ 436
Fine for children not wearing seat belts or not using a child safety seat: $436
- Wear your hearing in both ears covered: $ 178
Fine for driving while wearing headphones in both ears: $178
Please remember that all the above violations require attending traffic school for 8 hours. If you receive a second ticket within 18 months, unfortunately, you will be penalized with 2 points, meaning you are no longer considered a "Good Driver," which will also lead to an increase in your insurance premiums.
As a leading institution in the immigration industry with 18 years of experience, Worldway Group possesses a comprehensive settlement and support team. Upon your first arrival in the United States, the Worldway Customer Service Center will provide clients with complete settlement assistance, including: airport pick-up for your first entry; assistance with opening bank accounts; assistance with applying for a Social Security card; assistance with hotel reservations; assistance with booking flights to the U.S.; assistance with contacting driving schools and providing information on driver's license exams; assistance with moving services; and assistance with contacting real estate agents for renting or purchasing property. Worldway also regularly provides high-quality services to our long-term clients. Based on client needs, we periodically host seminars on various topics such as U.S. real estate, education, lifestyle, and social welfare. Worldway is here to support you throughout your immigration journey. Consultation Hotline: 400-138-2929
Disclaimer: Some of the material in this article is sourced from "US Study Abroad Bar" (美国留学吧), and the copyright belongs to the original author. The information or viewpoints in this article are for reference only. If there are any copyright issues, please contact the original author or us.