CVC 22500Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Stopping and Parking
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 22500
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC Category
General Traffic Violations
Browse California general traffic violation guides covering traffic-control devices, right-of-way disputes, points, fines, and practical defenses.
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Category overview
Some California traffic tickets do not fit into a simple bucket like speeding or red-light enforcement. They involve broader roadway behavior, traffic-control devices, right-of-way issues, or location-specific rules that depend heavily on the officer’s narrative and the scene itself.
This category collects those general traffic violations so drivers can compare the code section, likely point impact, and the kinds of photos, diagrams, and scene details that make written defenses stronger.
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CVC 22500(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Stopping, Standing, or Parking
Stopping, standing, or parking where prohibited
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 22507
General Traffic
Disabled Parking
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 22507
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 22507.8Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Disabled Parking Violation
Parking in disabled parking space without proper placard or plate
Base fine about $100• No DMV points
CVC 23103
General Traffic
Reckless Driving
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23103
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 23103(a)
General Traffic
Reckless Driving
Driving a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for safety of persons or property
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 23140
General Traffic
Under 21 DUI
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23140
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 23140(a)
General Traffic
Under 21 DUI
Person under 21 driving with BAC of 0.01% or higher
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 23152
General Traffic
DUI - Under the Influence
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23152
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 23152(a)
General Traffic
DUI - Under the Influence
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 23152(b)
General Traffic
DUI - 0.08% BAC
Driving with blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 23153
General Traffic
DUI with Injury
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23153
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 29003Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Coupling Requirements
Improper coupling of towed vehicle or trailer
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 29004Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Trailer Safety Chains
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 29004
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35100Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Width Limits
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 35100
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 35100(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Width Limits
Operating vehicle exceeding maximum width
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35250Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Height Limits
Operating vehicle exceeding maximum height
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35400Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Length Limits
Operating vehicle exceeding maximum length
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35550Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Weight Limits
Operating vehicle exceeding gross weight limits
Base fine about $100• No DMV points
CVC 35700Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Axle Weight Limits
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 35700
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 38300Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Off-Highway Vehicle Registration
Operating off-highway vehicle without proper registration
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 4001Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Trailer Registration
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 4001
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 4002Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Off-Highway Vehicle Registration
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 4002
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 4003Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Commercial Vehicle Registration
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 4003
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
Category FAQ
Frequently asked questions about general traffic violations
What counts as a general traffic violation?
These are usually tickets involving traffic-control devices, right-of-way disputes, parking or standing restrictions, and other roadway rules that do not belong to one narrow enforcement cluster.
Why do scene details matter so much for these tickets?
Because many of these cases turn on visibility, signs, lane markings, position, and timing. Photos, diagrams, and a careful written explanation often matter as much as the code section itself.
Can general traffic tickets still be fought by written declaration?
Often yes. When the case depends on documents, photos, and the physical layout of the scene, a Trial by Written Declaration can be a practical option.