[Important] Vehicle Code Supplement

[Addie Bievens]

 
VEHICLE CODE SUPPLEMENT
 
Issued by the Sheriff's Department, Traffic Services Detail.

 

• I. OVERVIEW
  • This Vehicle Code Supplement governs all vehicle-related infractions, impoundments, and traffic enforcement procedures within Los Santos County.
   
  II. General Speed Limits
  • Residential Zones: 60 MPH
  • Business/Downtown: 60 MPH
  • Open Roads: 65 MPH
  • Highways: 100 MPH
   
  III. Infractions, Violations, and Penalties
  1. Illegal Parking
     Prohibited Situations:
     • In a manner that obstructs a lane of traffic and prevents traffic from properly flowing.
     • In a manner that obstructs a driveway, private road or path, or alleyway used by traffic and prevents traffic from entering and/or exiting the driveway, private road or path, or alleyway.
     • In a manner that obstructs a parking lot and prevents vehicles from leaving or entering the lot.
     • Within a marked crosswalk.
     • On any sidewalk or on any median.
     • Facing opposing traffic.
     • Parking against a red curb.
     • On any freeway shoulder lane except for emergencies.
     • On or within range of railroad tracks, where such a range poses the risk of the vehicle being struck by any railroad cars.
     • Directly in front of or within five feet of any hydrant, whether or not the vehicle is occupied.
     • At or near a helipad or an aircraft landing zone, if in control of a non-aerial vehicle.
     • In a manner that a vehicle takes up two parking spaces.
     • No more than 2 motorcycles may park abreast in 1 parking space given that the parking is wide enough for 2 motorcycles.
     • Park without a valid parking ticket.
     • In a disability only parking zone.
     • A vehicle considered as a heavy load vehicle may not be parked in the side of the road inside the city.
     Penalties:
     • 1st Offense: $750 fine
     • 2nd Offense: $1,250 fine
     • 3rd Offense: $1,750 fine
     Impound Criteria:
     If obstructing or hazardous:
     • In a manner that obstructs a lane of traffic and prevents traffic from properly flowing.
     • In a manner that obstructs a driveway, private road or path, or alleyway used by traffic and prevents traffic from entering and/or exiting the driveway, private road or path, or alleyway.
     • In a manner that obstructs a parking lot and prevents vehicles from leaving or entering the lot.
     • On or within range of railroad tracks, where such a range poses the risk of the vehicle being struck by any railroad cars.
     • On any sidewalk or on any median.
     • In a manner that a vehicle takes up two parking spaces.
     • In a disability only parking zone.
     $500 fine and 1-day impound.
      
     
  2. Road Sign Violations

     Type	Function	Violation	Fine
     Regulatory	Stop, Yield, Speed	Running stop sign	$500
     Warning	Curves, Pedestrian Zone	Speeding in slow zone	$500
     Prohibitory	No U-turn/Parking	Illegal U-turn	$500

      
  3. Road Marking Violation

     Marking	Function	Violation	Fine
     Solid White Line	No lane change	Unsafe lane change	$500
     Broken White Line	Lane change allowed	Unsafe pass	$500
     Double Yellow Line	No passing	Illegal pass	$750
     Crosswalks	Pedestrian zone	Fail to yield	$500
     Stop Lines	Stop points	Rolling stop	$500
     Turn Arrows	Turn direction	Ignoring lane	$500
     Red Curb	Emergency access	Parking violation	$750 + Tow

      
  4. Speeding Violation
     Penalties:
     • 1–15 MPH over: $500 fine
     • 16–39 MPH over: $1000 fine
     • 40+ MPH over: $2000 fine
      
  5. DUI and Reckless Driving
     DUI: Driving under the influence of alcohol/narcotics.
     • Felony if repeat, causes injury/death, or on suspended license.
     • Penalty: $2,000 fine, 3-day impound and mandatory arrest.
     Reckless Driving: Willful disregard for safety (e.g., street racing).
     • Penalty: $1,500 fine, 2–3 day impound and arrest.
      
  6. Right-of-Way and Signal Violations
     • Running red lights or stop signs.
     • Failing to yield at intersections or to pedestrians.
     • Ignoring first-to-stop rule at 4-way stops.
     Penalty: $500 fine.
      
  7. Equipment Violations
     • Broken headlights/taillights.
     • Obscured/missing plates.
     • Cracked windshields.
     Penalty: $250–$500 fine.
      
  8. Vehicle Modifications
     Prohibited Modifications:
     • Excessive tint.
     • Neon underglow.
     • Modified exhaust.
     • Unauthorized lights (red/blue).
     Penalties:
     • 1st Offense: Verbal warning to remove.
     • 2nd Offense: $1,000 fine.
     • 3rd Offense: $1,000 fine and 1-3 day impound.
      
  9. Registration and Documents
     Drivers must present:
     • Valid license
     • Proof of Insurance
     Penalty: $500 fine and 1 day impound.
      
  10. Hit-and-Run
      Leaving the scene of a collision.
      Penalty: $1,500 fine, 3 day impound and mandatory arrest.
       
  11. Vehicle Involvement in Felony
      Use of a vehicle in a criminal act.
      Penalty: $1,000 fine and 1-3 day impound.
       
  IV. Impoundment Regulations
  • Detainment for Investigation
    Vehicles under investigation require a Detainment Notice:
    • Make/Model/Color
    • Plate
    • Registered Owner
    • Date of Impound
    • Reason for impound
    • Supervisor notes if applicable
    Minimum 24-hour hold and cleared by a supervisor.
     
  • Release & Un-Impoundment Fees
    • Supercar : $500 /day
    • Sport Car : $400 /day
    • Sedan : $300 /day
    • SUV : $250 /day
    • Comercial : $200 /day
    Minimum 24-hour hold required before release.
     
  • Abandoned Vehicles
    • Vehicles unmoved for 48+ hours in public areas
    • Issue Abandoned Vehicle Notice.
    Penalty: $500 fine and 1-day impound.
     
  • Unpaid Citations
    Vehicles with 3+ unpaid citations in 30 days may be impounded or booted.
    Release only after payment with supervisor approval.