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Common fine and point references
Base fines exclude assessments and court fees. Read each entry’s conditions before interpreting standard DMV points.
CVC 21704(a)CommercialInsufficient following distance between trucks or trailers$351
What this covers
This is the schedule entry specifically for truck/trailer following distance. Check the cited subsection and its applicability; do not merge it with a separate 21703 charge.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 25) · DMV point rules
CVC 22348(c)CommercialDesignated-lane violation by a vehicle subject to CVC 22406$351
What this covers
Covers designated-lane requirements for vehicles listed in CVC 22406. This is subsection (c), not the over-100-mph offense in subsection (b).
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 27) · DMV point rules
CVC 22406(a)CommercialTruck or truck-tractor speeding (55 mph limit)$50–$1001
What this covers
For a truck or truck tractor covered by this subsection: 1–9 mph over the limit has a $50 scheduled base fine; 10 mph or more over has $100. Do not use the ordinary 1–15 mph speed band. A separate CVC 22406.1 charge requires separate review.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 28) · DMV point rules
CVC 24002(e)CommercialFailure to comply with cargo-loading and securement requirements$351
What this covers
Subsection (e) refers to the loading/cargo-securement requirements in 49 CFR 392.9. The amount is the scheduled base fine for this California charge, not a universal federal penalty.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 31) · DMV point rules
CVC 34506.3CommercialDriving-log violation under California enforcement$1501
What this covers
Only the Driving Logs line in the official schedule is covered: a $150 scheduled base fine for the ordinary first-offense reference. Other safety/maintenance and correction variants under 34506.3 have different values. Do not apply this amount to every hours-of-service (HOS), electronic logging device (ELD), or federal 49 CFR 395.8 violation.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 46) · DMV point rules
CVC 34507.5(a,b,g,h)CommercialFailure to display the required carrier identification number$250
What this covers
The schedule groups subsections (a), (b), (g), and (h). The ordinary A disposition has a $25 base fine; the separate B proof-of-correction dismissal fee is $25. The court determines eligibility and fees. This is not a general unlicensed-carrier penalty.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The 2026 schedule lists 0 standard DMV points for this entry. Zero points does not mean no fine, out-of-service consequence, or other applicable consequence.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 46) · DMV point rules
CVC 35550(a-c)Excess weight on an axle or wheelsSee notes0
What this covers
Under the CVC 42030 chart, excess weight of 1–1,000 lb has a $20 base fine; 1,001–1,500, $30; 1,501–2,000, $40; 2,001–2,500, $55; 2,501–3,000, $85; 3,001–3,500, $105; 3,501–4,000, $125; and 4,001–4,500, $145. At 4,501 lb excess, the chart moves into its misdemeanor section; do not continue treating the matter as an ordinary infraction. Higher weights require the chart. First check legal axle/gross limits, configuration, permits, and applicable exemptions. This is not the declared-gross-weight chart under CVC 42030.1.
Fine basis
This entry varies by excess weight rather than one fixed amount. The notes give 2026 schedule base-fine references only, excluding assessments and court fees. Check the actual charge, applicable weight limit, and court notice.
DMV points and commercial operation
The 2026 schedule lists 0 standard DMV points for this entry. Zero points does not mean no fine, out-of-service consequence, or other applicable consequence.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 55) · DMV point rules · DMV points for the cited section (PDF page 47)
CVC 35551(a,b)Exceeding the allowable gross weightSee notes0
What this covers
Under the CVC 42030 chart, excess weight of 1–1,000 lb has a $20 base fine; 1,001–1,500, $30; 1,501–2,000, $40; 2,001–2,500, $55; 2,501–3,000, $85; 3,001–3,500, $105; 3,501–4,000, $125; and 4,001–4,500, $145. At 4,501 lb excess, the chart moves into its misdemeanor section; do not continue treating the matter as an ordinary infraction. Higher weights require the chart. First check legal axle/gross limits, configuration, permits, and applicable exemptions. This is not the declared-gross-weight chart under CVC 42030.1.
Fine basis
This entry varies by excess weight rather than one fixed amount. The notes give 2026 schedule base-fine references only, excluding assessments and court fees. Check the actual charge, applicable weight limit, and court notice.
DMV points and commercial operation
The 2026 schedule lists 0 standard DMV points for this entry. Zero points does not mean no fine, out-of-service consequence, or other applicable consequence.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 55) · DMV point rules · DMV points for the cited section (PDF page 47)
CVC 21453(a)Failure to stop at a red signal$1001
What this covers
Red-signal stopping duty under subsection (a). Its base fine differs from the red-signal right-turn entry under subsection (b); check the exact subsection.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 24) · DMV point rules
CVC 21453(b)Failure to comply with red-signal right-turn requirements$351
What this covers
The right-turn entry under subsection (b). This lookup does not determine from intersection photos whether a turn was permitted or a stop occurred.
Fine basis
Amounts use the Base Fine column in the official 2026 schedule as a reference, ordinarily for a first offense. They exclude assessments, court fees, and local adjustments. Prior convictions, work-zone enhancements, and the final amount payable must be checked with the handling court.
DMV points and commercial operation
The schedule lists 1 standard point on conviction. DMV applies 1.5 times the usual value (normally 1.5 points here) when the vehicle being operated requires Class A, Class B, or a specified certificate or endorsement. Holding a CDL alone does not trigger the multiplier.
DMV points, CDL disqualification, and FMCSA inspection/SMS severity weights are separate systems; this entry does not interchange them.
Sources and currency
Checked: 2026-10-13. Reference edition: 2026. Chinese text is a CTAC informational explanation, not an official translation.
2026 official schedule (Plumas court copy, PDF page 24) · DMV point rules
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