The additional penalty assessments, however, such as emergency medical services and court construction assessments, are just two of the culprits contributing to the increasing traffic ticket cost for California drivers.
Traffic fines in California are difficult to pinpoint due to
additional penalty assessment fees and surcharges that vary by county.
Not exact matches
Failure to resolve your citation on or before the date listed at the bottom of your citation will also result in
additional penalties, which may include an
additional $ 300.00 civil
assessment.
Failure to resolve your citation on or before the date listed at the bottom of your citation may result in
additional penalties which by law could include a $ 300.00 civil
assessment, a warrant issued for your arrest, a suspension of your driver's license and
additional monetary
assessments.
The law states that failing to insure can result in
penalties of $ 5,000 for the first 10 days, with
additional assessments of $ 5,000 for each subsequent 10 - day period of failure to insure.
Plus,
additional penalties, fees and
assessments may be levied at either the county or state level as explained in California's Vehicle Code and our page on traffic ticket fines and
penalties.