As the San Diego County, Californiaโs City of Carlsbad "Snapshot of fines associated with violationsโ in https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes notes, โThe actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.โ
Similarly true here in Monterey County. For example, while state law allows a $25 fine for Helmet Required [for minors], 21212(a) CVC, in actuality, if youโre under 18 and are cited for no helmet in Monterey County, youโre typically going to be out $193 due the court, not $25. Thatโs why Bicycling Monterey offers an alternative https://bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-project-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html that is appreciated by local families: https://bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-and-sometimes-receive-citations.html.
Donations to help support that project โ or to provide helmets for youth without one โ are needed and appreciated. How to donate: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations
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