CVC 23109
Speeding
Speed Contest
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23109
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
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California speeding laws, maximum speed limits, and practical defenses for the most common speeding citations.
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CVC 23109(a)
Speeding
Speed Contest/Exhibition of Speed
Speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 23123Easy to Dispute
Phone & Distraction
Handheld Cell Phone
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23123
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 23123(a)Easy to Dispute
Phone & Distraction
Handheld Cell Phone Use
Driving while using a handheld wireless telephone
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 23123.5(a)Easy to Dispute
Phone & Distraction
Texting While Driving
Driving while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read text
Base fine about $35• No 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 24000Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
General Equipment Requirements
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 24000
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24002Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Defective Vehicle Equipment
Operating a vehicle with defective or unsafe equipment
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24250Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Headlamp Requirements
Operating vehicle without required headlamps or with defective lighting
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24252Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Defective Headlamps
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 24252
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24252(a)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Defective Headlamps
Operating vehicle with defective or improperly aimed headlamps
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24400Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Tail Lamp Requirements
Operating vehicle without required tail lamps
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24600Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Stop Lamp Requirements
Operating vehicle without functioning stop lamps
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 25100Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Turn Signal Requirements
Operating vehicle without required turn signals or signal devices
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 25103Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Turn Signal Operation
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 25103
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26300Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Horn Requirements
Operating vehicle without adequate horn or signal device
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26451Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Mirror Requirements
Operating vehicle without required mirrors
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26650Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Windshield Requirements
Operating vehicle with obstructed or damaged windshield
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26700Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Windshield Wipers
Operating vehicle without adequate windshield wipers
Base fine about $35• No DMV points