DRIVING FINES FOR THE STATE OF
WA
If you have
noticed more WSP enforcement on the freeways - - - Perhaps,
this is the
reason why Take care and be aware. And pass these to others
on your
lists.
DRIVING FINES FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
These fines went
into effect on July 1st, 2007.
* HOV Lane - 1st time offense
$1068.50 (Note: The sign posted
on the HOV lanes that says $271 is now wrong
(DOT is in the process
of changing them) 2nd offense fine is doubled; 3rd it
is tripled and
fourth, your license is suspended for a year! (They are not
playing
around!)
* Incorrect Lane Change - $380.00 (not
using turn signal or 'cutting'
someone off)
* Blocking
Intersection - $485.00
* Traffic light when yellow or run on
yellow light - $111 with ticket and
pictures of your license plate send to
your home.
* Driving on Shoulder - $450.00
* *Cell Phone Usage While Driving - $285.00 (Cell phone
usage must now
be done with 'hands free' device.) 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 will get tickets for
$101.00.
* DUI - Instant ARREST! (The courts 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, so watch your
speed,
my friends.
Sr.
Transportation Planner,
TDM Implementation & Services
Seattle
Department of Transportation
PO Box 34996
Seattle, WA.
98124-4996