Last night, police officers responded to reports of a car meet near Euclid St. and Trask Ave., where numerous vehicles with illegal modifications were present, according to the Garden Grove Police Department.
Upon arrival, the police officers observed pedestrians in the roadway and vehicles driving recklessly.
Several traffic stops were conducted, resulting in two vehicles being impounded, five cited for emissions violations and referred to the State Referee, and a total of 30 other vehicle citations were issued.
Average California vehicle emission violation costs:
- Minor violations: Fines for basic emission violations might start around $300 per violation.
- Tampering with emission systems: Intentionally modifying or installing illegal parts on a vehicle to bypass emission controls can result in significantly higher penalties, potentially reaching up to $37,500 per violation.
In California, the average cost of a vehicle code violation can vary depending on the specific violation, but generally falls within the range of $100 to $250 including base fines and added penalty assessments, with more serious offenses like reckless driving or DUIs incurring significantly higher fines and potential court costs.
Average California vehicle code violation fines:
- Base fine range: A basic traffic violation often starts with a fine around $100 for a first offense.
- Penalty assessments: A significant portion of the total cost comes from added penalty assessments which can often exceed the base fine amount.
- Severity of violation: More serious violations like speeding significantly over the limit, running red lights, or driving under the influence will result in much higher fines.
Needless to say these hoodlums just wasted all their Christmas money…
