Fines and Limits

Question 1

When should a driver adjust their speed from the officially posted speed limit?

Answer 1

A driver would change their speed from the posted limit depending on factors like:

• the number and speed of other vehicles on the road,
• the road surface (smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow),
• bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the roadway,
• the weather condition (rainy, foggy, snowing, windy, or dusty).

Question 2

What is the speed limit if you are driving within 500 feet to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street?

Answer 2

When driving within 500-1000 feet of a school with children in view:

• the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
• some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.

Question 3

In California, what is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

Answer 3

15 mph

If you are on a blind intersection and your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see.

Question 4

What should a person driving a vehicle with tinted windows do during an enforcement stop?

Answer 4

Roll down the window after you have stopped the vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway.

Question 5

What happens after you have been cited for a traffic law violation?

Answer 5

If a motorist is stopped by a peace officer and cited for a traffic law violation, he/she:

• has to sign a promise to appear in traffic court.
• may or may not plead guilty or may forfeit (pay) the citation fine.

Paying the fine is the same as a guilty plea.

Question 6

What happens when a motorist ignores a traffic ticket and does not appear in court as promised?

Answer 6

The failure to appear (FTA) in court for a traffic ticket goes into his driver record.

Even a single FTA can cause DMV to suspend the motorist’s driving license.

Question 7

What should a motorist do to end the suspension of his driving license?

Answer 7

To end the suspension, the motorist must clear all FTAs with the court, and pay a DL reissue fee of $55.

Question 8

What does California’s “Basic Speed Law” say?

Answer 8

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Question 9

In California, what is the speed limit in an alley?

Answer 9

15 mph

Question 10

What are the penalties if you are convicted of DUI of alcohol, and you have an excessive BAC level?

Answer 10

You may face a jail term of 6 months and a fine between $390–$1,000 the first time you are convicted.

Your vehicle may also be impounded and is subject to storage fees.

Question 11

When is a non-commercial driver eligible to attend a traffic violator school?

Answer 11

when cited for a 1-point traffic violation

The judge may offer the driver the opportunity to attend a traffic violator school once in any 18-month period to have the citation masked from their driving record.

Question 12

What is the penalty for smoking when a minor is in the vehicle?

Answer 12

a fine up to $100

Question 13

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

Answer 13

15 mph

Question 14

Fill in the blank.

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-Speed Vehicles (LEVs) restricted any roadways with a speed limit greater than _____.

Answer 14

35 mph

Question 15

What is the speed limit in a residential area?

Answer 15

25 mph

Question 16

What is the speed limit on undivided roads?

Answer 16

65 mph

Question 17

What is the penalty for road rage?

Answer 17

If you are booked for road rage, your driver’s license may get suspended for:

• up to six months (for a first offense), or
• up to one year (for a second or subsequent offense).

Question 18

How much fine is liable for unlawfully driving on a bike lane?

Answer 18

$238

Question 19

What are some examples of right hand lane violations in California?

Answer 19

Right hand lane violations may include:

• driving in the center lane of a state highway near Los Angeles when no other cars are around
• driving in the far-left traffic lane for no reason
• swerving to the left lane on a Los Angeles County road while joyriding

Question 20

What is the fine for carpool lane violations in California?

Answer 20

a fine of $490

Question 21

What is the fine for driving on a sidewalk in California?

Answer 21

a fine of $238

Question 22

True or False:

It is illegal to put your vehicle on neutral to conserve gas while going downhill on a San Diego roadway.

Answer 22

TRUE

It is illegal for a driver to coast in neutral while going downhill under California Vehicle Code 21710.

Question 23

California law makes it illegal to speed within how many feet of a construction zone?

Answer 23

400 feet

Question 24

What is the penalty if a driver fails to yield to another motorist?

Answer 24

Penalties for failure to yield to another motorist are:

• A fine of $238
• One point assessed to the driver’s DMV driving record

Question 25

What is the penalty for **driving over 100 mph** on a freeway?

Answer 25

The following are the penalties for **driving over 100 mph** on a **freeway**: * Up to $1000 in fines * Two points on the person’s driver’s license * A possible driver’s license suspension.

Question 26

What is the fine for driving in California with **a suspended or revoked driver’s license**?

Answer 26

The penalties for driving with **a suspended or revoked driver’s license** are**:** * up to 6 months of jail time * a fine of up to $1000 plus court costs.

Question 27

# Fill in the blanks. In California, a hit and run is a ______________ if it only causes property damage. If there's an injury, it becomes a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 27

In California, a hit and run is a **misdemeanor** if it only causes property damage. If there's an injury, it becomes a **felony**.

Question 28

What is the penalty for **hit and run as a misdemeanor**?

Answer 28

The penalties for hit and run as a misdemeanor are: * up to six months in the county jail * a fine up to $1,000 dollars

Question 29

What is the penalty for **hit and run as a felony**?

Answer 29

The penalties for hit and run as a felony are: * jail term in a state jail for up to four years, and/or * a maximum fine between $1,000 and $10,000.

Question 30

What is the penalty for **driving without a valid driver’s license**?

Answer 30

The penalties for driving without a valid driver's license are: * **As a misdemeanor**: up to 6 months in jail * **As an infraction**: a fine up to $250

Question 31

What is the penalty for **failure to yield to emergency vehicles** in California?

Answer 31

The penalties for failure to yield to emergency vehicles are: * a fine of $490.00 * 1 point on his or her DMV driving record.

Question 32

What is the penalty for **failure to obey school crossing guard**?

Answer 32

a fine of $285 and 1 point on DMV driving record

Question 33

What is the penalty for **misdemeanor vehicle registration fraud**?

Answer 33

Misdemeanor car registration fraud carries the following penalties: * a potential county jail sentence of up to one year, and/or * a fine of up to $1,000.

Question 34

What is the penalty for a **felony vehicle registration fraud**?

Answer 34

Felony vehicle registration fraud carries the following penalties: * a sentence of 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in jail, and/or * a fine of up to $10,000

Question 35

What is the penalty for **engaging in street racing**?

Answer 35

Penalties for involving in street racing are: * at least 24 hours and no more 90 days in county jail, and/or * a fine between $355 and $1,000

Question 36

What is the penalty for **misusing a disabled placard**?

Answer 36

Penalties for misusing a disabled placard include: * a fine of up to $1,000 and/or * up to six months in a county jail

Question 37

What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway?

Answer 37

55 mph ## Footnote *Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers.*

Question 38

What is the legal age for operating a **Class 3 electric bicycle**?

Answer 38

16 years or older