{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"42001.12","citation":"Veh. Code, ยง 42001.12","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 18. PENALTIES AND DISPOSITION OF FEES, FINES, AND FORFEITURES [42000. - 42277.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-18"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Penalties [42000. - 42032.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-18/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Public Offenses [42000. - 42010.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-18/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 13, Sec. 67. Effective February 13, 1991.","effective":"1991-02-13","html":"

Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 21806 shall be punished as follows:

(a) For a first conviction, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

(b) For a second conviction within one year, by a fine of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(c) For a third or any subsequent conviction within three years, by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

","text":"Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of Section 21806 shall be punished as follows: (a) For a first conviction, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (b) For a second conviction within one year, by a fine of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). (c) For a third or any subsequent conviction within three years, by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/public-offenses-42001-12","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}