Section 38301 Of Article 1. Traffic Signs, Signals, And Markings From California Vehicle Code >> Division 16.5. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.
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. (a) It is unlawful to operate a vehicle in violation of
special regulations which have been promulgated by the governmental
agency having jurisdiction over public lands, including, but not
limited to, regulations governing access, routes of travel, plants,
wildlife, wildlife habitat, water resources, and historical sites.
(b) A person who operates a motor vehicle in an area closed to
that vehicle is guilty of a public offense and shall be punished as
follows:
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the offense is
an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50).
(2) For a second offense committed within seven years after a
prior violation for which there was a conviction punishable under
paragraph (1), the offense is an infraction punishable by a fine not
exceeding seventy-five dollars ($75).
(3) For a third or subsequent offense committed within seven years
after two or more prior violations for which there were convictions
punishable under this section, the offense is punishable by a fine
not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150). In addition to the
fine, the court may assess costs sufficient to repair property damage
resulting from the violation.