Everything in California is more expensive, even speeding tickets. The state is even known for having the priciest speeding ticket fines in the country, along with the heftiest penalties. This goes for both commercial truck drivers and the average car driver. But why? A California speeding ticket has multiple parts, including a base fine and surcharges. Additionally, if you speed in a construction zone, expect an extra penalty thrown into the mix. THE TRUE COST OF SPEEDING IN CALIFORNIA THE BREAKDOWN OF CALIFORNIA’S SKY-HIGH SPEEDING TICKET FINES
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UNDERSTAND BASE FINES AND SURCHARGES. Here’s how speeding tickets are calculated. The base fine is calculated by how many miles you were speeding over the speed limit. For drivers in noncommercial vehicles, these base fines are:
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1–15 mph over: $35 16–25 mph over: $70 26–99 mph over: $100
Now, you need to add in the surcharges, which increase according to the base fine:
• $10 state penalty assessment for every $10 or part thereof of base fine • $7 county penalty assessment for every $10 or part thereof of base fine • $5 state DNA Identification fund for every $10 or part thereof of base fine • $5 state courthouse facilities construction fund for every $10 or part thereof of base fine • $2 county emergency medical services (EMS) fund for every $10 or part thereof of base fine • A surcharge fee equal to 20% of your base fine • $4 emergency medical air transportation (EMAT) fee • $40 court operations fee • $35 conviction assessment fee • $1 night court fee While commercial truck drivers have a much more straightforward fine, the cost is higher than a regular speeding ticket. Truck drivers speeding on the freeway can cause fatal damage to themselves and drivers around them. So, their penalties are, without a doubt, more severe. No truck driver is allowed to drive faster than 55 mph, no matter what. Those driving 1–9 mph over the speed limit will face fines between $280–$320. For speeds 10+ mph over, fines are at least $484. REDUCE YOUR TICKET FEES AND PENALTIES. These fines can empty your wallet, and the points added to your driving record can put you out of a license and a job. However, you can fight back. Bigger & Harman can provide you with the proper counsel and guidance to lower your fines and prevent any damage to your record. If you’d like a free consultation over the phone, call our team at (661) 859-1177.
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