HOV   (Carpool)  Lane - 1st time offense $1068.50 (note: the sign posted on the HOV lanes that says $271 is now wrong and DOT is in the process of changing them) 2nd offense fine is doubled, 3rd it is tripled and fourth your license is suspended for a year! (they are not playing around!)

 Incorrect Lane Change - $380.00 (not using turn signal or "cutting" someone, crossing the white lines while merging)

 Block Intersection - $485.00

Driving on Shoulder - $450.00

- $285.00 (cell phone usage must now be done with "hands free" device.) Law Enforcement has been told to really start cracking down on this, as the accident rate is increasing due to cell phone use.

 Cell Phone Usage in a Construction Zone - $570.00 (this fine is doubled from the regular $285.00)

 Passengers over the age of 18 not in a seat belt - Both the passenger AND driver with get tickets of $101.00

 DUI - Instant ARREST! (the courts are now placing DUI's on your driving record for a period of 10 years!)

 Last but not least. You know that there was a thought that you could go at least 5 MPH over the posted speed limit, well according to the WA. State Patrol, you are now allowed 3 MPH over!

 So, watch your speed my friends.

 Kathleen S. Anderson

Sr. Transportation Planner,

TDM Implementation & Services