Don't get ticketed in California...Driving fines expensive!
06-29-2007, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='441624' date='Jun 29 2007, 06:09 PM
Not talking about you Fred. Let's see if our buddy steps up. 
Dunno.That Laser Park Pro looks interesting. I seem to be fearless of radar but LIDAR freaks me out.
06-30-2007, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='441700' date='Jun 29 2007, 10:01 PM
V1 can detect LIDAR, but it's too late when you know it. 
07-05-2007, 01:54 PM
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I got a ticket in the mail today for a violation last 6/24/07. Apparently they've installed a new camera at the intersection of Katella and Bloomfield (near my house) and they caught me beating out a yellow/red light. They took a snap shot of the front/back of the car as well as a zoomed in view of the driver (me ). I will try to fight it in court, because the pictures don't show the traffic light. I know the cameras go off automatically every yellow, but still it's worth a shot. I have the odds stacked against me because I'm sure they have a video archive of the incident. Oh well....
). I will try to fight it in court, because the pictures don't show the traffic light. I know the cameras go off automatically every yellow, but still it's worth a shot. I have the odds stacked against me because I'm sure they have a video archive of the incident. Oh well....
07-05-2007, 06:34 PM
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i hate intersections with cameras. there's also one by my house but i heard that it just flashes, doesnt actually take a picture. i've even been flashed a couple times, especially after making a left and there's traffic and the camera just goes off. never received anything in the mail though. im seeing much more intersections equipped with cameras nowadays. makes you think twice about running a yellow.
07-06-2007, 12:10 AM
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My Ride: '04 530i sport, silver-grey, 15% tint and 50% tint windshield, 20" Miro M6 polished/charcoal wheels, all carbon emblems, upgraded lighting, k&n, smoked tail lights,
as long as you didnt increase and exceed the speed limit to get through, and your front bumper broke the plane of the intersection before it turned red, then you are good in court. There is a video as well when it takes your pic. Been to traffic class 2xs on them for tickets 
and it was all explained in detail how it works.
The sensors read your speed at a certain distance before the intersection when it turns yellow, which triggers the computer to anticipate if you will make it.
hope it helps gentlemen
oh yeah, and you CAN change lanes in the middle of intersections .... another myth we grew up in fear of.
and it was all explained in detail how it works.The sensors read your speed at a certain distance before the intersection when it turns yellow, which triggers the computer to anticipate if you will make it.
hope it helps gentlemen
oh yeah, and you CAN change lanes in the middle of intersections .... another myth we grew up in fear of.
07-06-2007, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ocsuprstar' post='444003' date='Jul 6 2007, 04:10 PM
oh yeah, and you CAN change lanes in the middle of intersections .... another myth we grew up in fear of.
07-06-2007, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ocsuprstar' post='444003' date='Jul 6 2007, 01:10 AM
and your front bumper broke the plane of the intersection before it turned red, then you are good in court.
oh yeah, and you CAN change lanes in the middle of intersections .... another myth we grew up in fear of.
oh yeah, and you CAN change lanes in the middle of intersections .... another myth we grew up in fear of.
And changing lanes in the middle of intersections is a myth I still fear.
I've been to my fair share of traffic schools.
07-09-2007, 08:09 AM
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Per Snopes all are false
Originally Posted by superhung' post='441463' date='Jun 29 2007, 02:17 PM
I just got this e-mail forwarded from my g/f in regards to how much certain driving infractions will cost in Cali, effective 7/1/07 :
To: All Combat Systems Personnel; Ot02
Subject: FW:
California - New Driving Fines - Effective 7/1/07
Importance: High
New California Laws effective 7/1/07
New Driving Fines for 2007
1. Carpool lane - 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don't do it agai because 2nd time is going to be double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended.
2. Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or intersections.
3. Block intersection - $485
4. Driving on the shoulder - $450
5. As of 07/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving. Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department.
6. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 07/01/07. Again, cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.
7. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets .
8. Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.
9. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!
To: All Combat Systems Personnel; Ot02
Subject: FW:
California - New Driving Fines - Effective 7/1/07
Importance: High
New California Laws effective 7/1/07
New Driving Fines for 2007
1. Carpool lane - 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don't do it agai because 2nd time is going to be double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended.
2. Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or intersections.
3. Block intersection - $485
4. Driving on the shoulder - $450
5. As of 07/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving. Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department.
6. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 07/01/07. Again, cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.
7. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets .
8. Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.
9. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!
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