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V & T Violations 1 - 61
Common Boating Violations 62 - 69
Commercial Motor Vehicle Violations 71 - 110
Hours of Operation 111
Highway & Fuel Use Tax 112
Charts 113 - 156
License / Registration Revocation & Suspension Chart 157 - 166
Surcharges 167
Index 169 - 174

CHART DIRECTORY

A       Traffic Infractions                                                      S       Imprudent Speed
B Misdemeanors T Speeding
C Uninspected Vehicle U Radar Detectors (Vehicles over 18k)
D Service brake disconnection V Speed Contests
E Audio amplification W Reckless Driving
F Insecure Load X Ground Transportation Violations
G - 1 Dimensions and weights Y DWAI
G - 2 Weights of 3 axle vehicles Z DWI or impaired by drugs
G - 3 Weights of 3 axle vehicles (NYC) AA Special Vehicle-Alcohol and Drug
G - 4 Excessive weight on axles BB DWAI-CMV-Level I
G - 5 Excessive weight on axles (NYC) CC DWI-CMV-Level II
H Registration Fines DD Operator under 21; consumed alcohol
I License violations EE Chemical Test Refusal
J Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Boat A Misd.
K Facilitating Agg. Unlic. Operation Boat B Violation
L Operating vehicle while Lic. or Reg. revoked or suspended Boat C Boating while ability impaired
M Leaving The Scene of an accident Boat D Boating while intoxicated or impaired by drugs
N Leaving The Scene, animals Boat E Regulations for personal watercraft
O - 1 Red Light Violations (cities < 1 million) Boat F Livery regulations for personal watercraft
O - 2 Red Light Violations (cities > 1 million) Chart CMV commercial motor vehicles
P Emergency Vehicle Approaching Chart CMV farm plated vehicles
Q Railroad Crossing Violation Chart Hazmat
R Passing School Bus



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Section                 Violation                                                                                 Penalty                  Miscellaneous
1180(e) Failed to drive at appropriate reduced speed when approaching special hazards Chart S 3 points
1180(f) Speeding in posted work area speed zone Chart T see misc. 1180(b) above
1180(g)(i) Use of radar detector in vehicle with GVWR of 18,000
pounds or more		 Chart U see misc. 1180(b) above
1181(a) Driving too slow - impeding the normal and reasonable movement of traffic Chart A 3 points
1181(b) Driving too slow in zone Chart A 3 points
1182.1 Unauthorized speed contest Chart V Misd.
1192.1 Driving while ability impaired by alcohol Chart Y Misd. if special vehicle, otherwise, traffic infraction
1192.2 Driving while intoxicated with .10 of one percent alcohol Chart Z or AA Misd. or Felony
1192.3 Driving while in an intoxicated condition Chart Z or AA Misd. or Felony

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CHART Y
Driving While Ability Impaired
Section 1192.1. Penalties found at 1193.1 & 2

Violation                Fine               Max Imprisonment      License                  Registration                  Time                 
1192.1
* Traffic Infraction		 Min     Max
$300     $500		 15 days or both shall be susp. may be susp. 90 days. If under 21 years, see below#
1192.1*- After having been convicted of any offense within 5 years. Traffic Infraction $500     $750 30 days or both shall be revoked may be revoked 6 months. If under 21 years, see below *
1192.1*- After having been convicted 2 or more times of any 1192 offense within 10 years. Misd. $750     $1,500 180 days or both shall be revoked may be revoked 6 months. If inder 21 years, see below *
# 1st offense - if under 21 years and convicted of or adjudicated a Y.O. for any 1192 subdivision violation shall be revoked may be rev. 1 year 1193.2(b)(6)
* 2nd or subsequent 1192 finding. shall be revoked may be rev. 1 yr or until age 21, whichever is greater.
1193.2(b)(7)
*EXCEPTIONS ON NEXT PAGE
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SUSPENSION AND REVOCATIONS OF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
(Except Sections 1192 and 1194; See Charts Y - EE)

Key
M - mandatory                               C.D.L. - Commercial Drivers License           Lic - license
P - permissive                                 R - revocation                                                 Reg. - registration
S - suspension

MANDATORY REVOCATIONS ARE FOR 6 MONTHS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.    See 510.6

PERMISSIVE REVOCATIONS ARE FOR 30 DAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.   See 510.6g

CONDITIONAL LICENSES SEE 1196.7 / FEE $75.00.    SEE 1196.7(d)

Violation Penalty                 Time
202-b License, registration and permits may be suspended for any dishonored check given to commissioner P S of Lic see 318.1(a) &  (1-a)
226.3 Failed to answer summons P S of Lic and or Reg until appearance
301-a.3 Failure to submit proof of vehicle re-inspections after accident. S or R Lic 6 months
306(a) Commissioner shall suspend or prohibit renewal of registration... for which a certificate has not been obtained or required. M S of Reg 60 days











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