California Vehicle Code Section 38503, Traffic Ticket Court Fine, Cost
California Vehicle Code Section 38503 and Traffic Ticket Cost, Bail, Court Fines, Penalties and Points
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California Vehicle Code
VC Section 38503 -Conditions of Minor Operating All-Terrain Vehicle
As of March 1, 2011
38503. No person under the age of 18 years, on and after January 1, 1990, shall operate an all-terrain vehicle on public lands of this state unless the person satisfies one of the following conditions: (a) The person is taking a prescribed safety training course under the direct supervision of a certified all-terrain vehicle safety instructor. (b) The person is under the direct supervision of an adult who has in their possession an appropriate safety certificate issued by this state, or issued under the authority of another state. (c) The person has in possession an appropriate safety certificate issued by this state or issued under the authority of another state.
Ticket Fine - $154.00
Points - 0
Fines are doubled in safety-enhancement fine zones, and construction zones.
Higher penalties are incurred for violations committed in a school zone, a business district, a senior citizen zone and at a railroad crossing.
Prior convictions of violations for which a point is assigned carry an additional $10 for each prior conviction within the previous 36 months
Cost of traffic school is generally $49.00 to $56.00. Filing of certificate of completion is extra.
Multiple offenses incur an additional penalty of between $19 and $26 for every $10 of base fine or part thereof plus the surcharge on the base fine, plus a $25 transaction fee for each offense, a $30 court security fee for each offense and a conviction assessment fee of $35 for each offense.
Late charges are 50 percent of any traffic ticket fines and penalties not paid within 20 days from the date of mailing a notice that a penalty has been assessed.