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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 21971 shall be punished as follows:
(a) For the first infraction, by a fine of two hundred twenty dollars ($220).
(b) For a second infraction for a violation of Section 21971 occurring within one year of a prior violation of that section that resulted in a conviction, by a fine of three hundred twenty dollars ($320).
(c) For a third or any subsequent infraction for a violation of Section 21971 occurring within one year of two or more prior infractions of violating that section that resulted in convictions by a fine of three hundred seventy dollars ($370).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 42001.18 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/vehicle-code/veh-sect-42001-18/
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