Are Traffic Violation Fines the Same for Bicycles?
Question by rondoggnuts: Are traffic violation fines the same for bicycles?
I was pulled over for disregarding a red light. I didn’t blow it outright. I stopped and waited but the sensor didn’t detect me, despite my thorough knowledge of how the sensors work, and I hardly ever have this problem. This intersection is right by my house and very familiar. So I decided to go through the red because my turn was skipped. I did it safely, if we can disregard the lights, that is.
Luckily for me, a cop saw me and pulled me over. He proceeded to reprimand me, citing how idiotic it was on a saturday night in an urban college town to make such a move. To be honest, I was more worried about DUI (which can lead to arrest and $ 250 fine max, but won’t effect driving record), but I remained polite and cordial, agreeing with his suggestions that I should have pushed the pedestrian button or waited for a car to trigger the sensor.
My point is that he mentioned that he could write me a ticket for ~$ 450, and when I looked it up, that seems to apply to motor vehicles. I also found a few anecdotes claiming much lower fines on bicycles for several violations compared to motor vehicles. So, I’m confused about what is true. I found a schedule of fines for motor vehicles, but for the life of me I can’t find what it is for bicycles. Can someone please point me in the right direction?
BTW, I was let go with a warning on this instance.
This is in CA. And to the third poster, I appreciate the feedback but bicycles are not MOTOR vehicles, which I’ve already distinguished.
Best answer:
Answer by Les S
In my state and city if you are cited for a traffic violation when operated a bicycle the fine is the same as a car or truck.
But, in my state a bicyclist has to stop at a red light but can then proceed if clear (the red light is the same as a stop sign). Stop signs are the same as yield signs in my state for bicycles EXCEPT when the control device or sign is in the marked separate (traffic protected) bicycle lane. Then a stop light is a stop light and a stop sign is a stop sign.
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