Scotty-tnt
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These fines went into effect on November 1st, 2007[/font]* HOV Lane
- 1st time offense - $1068.50 (note: the sign posted on the HOV lanes that says $271 is now wrong and DOT is in the process of changing them)
-2nd offense - Fine is doubled
-3rd offense - Fine is tripled
-4th offense - Your license is suspended for a year! (they are not playing around!)
* Incorrect Lane Change - $380.00 (not using turn signal or 'cutting' someone)
* Block Intersection - $485.00
* Driving on Shoulder - $450.00
* Cell Phone Usage While Driving - $285.00 (cell phone usage)
(until January 1, 2008, you can use a hand held cell phone while driving, but if a police officer observes a driving infraction, he can stop you and cite you for both. After January 1, they can stop you for cell phone usage w/o any other cause.)
Law Enforcement has been told to really start cracking down on this, as the accident rate is increasing due to cell phone use
* Cell Phone Usage in a Construction Zone - $570.00 (this fine is doubled from the regular $285.00)
* Passengers over the age of 18 not in a seat belt - Both the passenger AND driver with get tickets of $101.00
* DUI - Instant ARREST!
(the court s are now placing DUI's on your driving record for a period of 10 years!)* Last but not least - You know that there was a thought that you could go at least 5 MPH over the posted speed limit, well according to the WA. State Patrol, you are now allowed 3 MPH over!
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