Freeway signs don’t always get it right as to the cost for carpool lane violators
Q. Hi Honk: Traveling back from San Diego on the northbound 5 Freeway, I entered the carpool lane in San Clemente. I saw a sign saying, “Carpool Lane Violation Minimum Fine $401.” A few minutes later, I passed a sign saying “Carpool Lane Violation Minimum Fine $490,” and a few minutes later I passed a…