Ran a stop sign today?

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So I was slowing down at a stop sign and when I saw that it was clear kept going at 3mph and ran a stop sign today in garden grove, CA and I m only 17. This is my first traffic violation and I was wondering if I paid the fine and went to traffic school would my insurance go up? And how much should the fine be including the traffic school online?

Thanks!!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The first question is whether you are in a county which has a juvenile traffic court.  If not, then this will be handled the same as it would be for an adult.  You will be able to pay the fine (about $240), and the traffic school fee (a bit more than $50) online.  You can complete traffic school online to.  Traffic school avoids the DMV point and there will be no insurance consequences.

If there IS a juvenile traffic court, you will have to appear in court with a parent.  The fine may be lower (it cannot be higher), and traffic school should still be available.  The claim that traffic school is available only for adults is nonsense.

ADD: Sorry, I just noticed that your cite was in Garden Grove.  Orange County DOES have a juvenile traffic court, so you will have to appear with a parent.  But, again, the fine should be no more than $240 and traffic school should be available.
http://www.occourts.org/self-help/juvenile/#informaljuvenileandtrafficcourt

Anonymous · Answer

Traffic school to remove a ticket  is only for adults so that option is not available for you. Running a stop sign is a serious infraction so you can expect a huge fine, your license will be suspended and points on your driving record. Since you are a minor you are covered under your parent's insurance and their premiums will increase substantially. I hope your disregard for the law was worth it.

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