There is an email circulating that is now being posted on various forums, and I strongly urge you not to spread these false rumors further...
First, here's a link to Snopes.com showing that it's false:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.aspNow, here's a copy of the email:
New Driving Fines in CA for 2007
Effective 7/1/07
1. Car pool lane - 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don't do it again because 2nd time is going to be double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended.
2. Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines
or intersections.
3. Block intersection - $485
4. Driving on the shoulder - $450
5. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 07/01/07.
Cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.
6. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and
drivers get tickets .
7. Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.
8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)
9. As of 07/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving. Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department.
Please, don't believe everything you read. And check the facts before you forward. Snopes.com is a great place to help you avoid spreading false rumors like the ones above...
Take a peek at Sacramento through the various web cams, traffic cams and weather cams in the area! 
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