CVC 16029Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Insurance Verification
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 16029
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC Category
General Traffic Violations
Browse California general traffic violation guides covering traffic-control devices, right-of-way disputes, points, fines, and practical defenses.
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Category overview
Some California traffic tickets do not fit into a simple bucket like speeding or red-light enforcement. They involve broader roadway behavior, traffic-control devices, right-of-way issues, or location-specific rules that depend heavily on the officer’s narrative and the scene itself.
This category collects those general traffic violations so drivers can compare the code section, likely point impact, and the kinds of photos, diagrams, and scene details that make written defenses stronger.
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CVC 21000Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Applicability of Traffic Laws
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21000
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21200Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Bicycle Traffic Laws
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21200
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21200(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Bicycle Traffic Laws
Bicycle operation not in accordance with vehicle traffic laws
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
CVC 21350Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Traffic Control Devices
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21350
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21400Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Emergency Vehicle Right-of-Way
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21400
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21450Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Traffic Signal Compliance
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21450
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21454Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Pedestrian Signal Compliance
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21454
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21454(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Pedestrian Signal Violation
Pedestrian disobedience of traffic control signals
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
CVC 21461Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Traffic Control Device Disobedience
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21461
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21461(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Disobeying Traffic Control Device
Failure to obey official traffic control devices
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21650Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Right Side of Roadway
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21650
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21650(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Right Side of Roadway
Failure to drive on right side of roadway
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21703Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Following Too Closely
Following another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21750Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Overtaking and Passing
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21750
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21801Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21801
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21801(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Failure to Yield Right of Way
Failure to yield right-of-way when entering or crossing a highway
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21802Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Yield Right-of-Way
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21802
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 21802(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Yield Right-of-Way
Failure to yield right-of-way at uncontrolled intersection
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 22100Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Turning Movements
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 22100
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 22100(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Turning Movements
Making turns from improper lane position
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 22102Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
U-Turns in Business District
Illegal U-turn in business or residential district
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 22106Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Starting Parked Vehicle
Starting a parked vehicle without yielding to traffic
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 22108Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Turn Signal Requirements
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 22108
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
Category FAQ
Frequently asked questions about general traffic violations
What counts as a general traffic violation?
These are usually tickets involving traffic-control devices, right-of-way disputes, parking or standing restrictions, and other roadway rules that do not belong to one narrow enforcement cluster.
Why do scene details matter so much for these tickets?
Because many of these cases turn on visibility, signs, lane markings, position, and timing. Photos, diagrams, and a careful written explanation often matter as much as the code section itself.
Can general traffic tickets still be fought by written declaration?
Often yes. When the case depends on documents, photos, and the physical layout of the scene, a Trial by Written Declaration can be a practical option.