Assembly bill 51 legalizes motorcycle lanesplitting, whereas it was in a legal gray zone for quite some time. This bill defines lane splitting as driving a motorcycle, which has two wheels in contact with the ground, between rows of stopped or moving. Im sorry, officer, i never knew about that law because no one told me, is not an excuse that is likely to get you out of a ticket. In addition to the violations listed above, the court andor california dmv will suspend your driving privileges if you. So this new law is going to eliminate that all together and now you have to have it mounted, officer juan galvan with california highway patrol. New california driving laws for 2017 go into effect. The new year is just around the corner, and while that means a bunch of new years resolutions, it also means new laws. By rudy chinchilla published december 27, 2017 updated on december 28, 2017 at 2. The following are the new laws that have been updated.
Dec 15, 2016 effective january 1, 2017, notaries in california will have a few new notary laws to consider while performing their daytoday notary duties. Vehicles issued a green or white decal between jan. Dec 16, 2016 new california laws in 2017 affect california minimum wage, california prostitution laws, california gun laws and more. Dmv reminds motorists of new 2018 laws california dmv ca. Sacramento with the new year just around the corner, the california department of motor vehicles dmv wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect on january 1, 2017. Jan 02, 2017 its officially 2017, and california residents have nearly a dozen new driving laws that they have to follow. California to see new laws go into effect in 2020 nbc. It cannot obstruct your clear view of the windshield, galvan said. Aimed at increasing safety on our roadways, new california driving laws hope to put an end to distracted driving, driving under the influence and tour bus incidents. California enacted a law in the beginning of 2017 that will prohibit drivers from using their. Among them are tougher restrictions on using electronic devices. New driving laws taking effect in 2017 mercury insurance.
As is, the ca dmv will suspend your drivers license for accumulating 4 points or more in 12 months. Truly handsfree driving, carseat changes, lanesplitting and more as we head into the new year, its time to again take note of the new laws. The new year is almost upon us, and that means a slew of new laws will take. Drivers will have to upgrade to a red decal, which increases their hov eligibility until 2022. The act of texting while driving in california is illegal under the wireless communications device law of 2009. Johnny jet january 4, 2017 january 1 brought new laws around the country. When you get your license, it comes with all kinds of new freedoms.
Hollywood, vineyards, beaches, and sprawling highways. New handsfree driving law in ca lifornia for 2017 a new law in california takes the notion of handsfree while using a smart phone to a new level. Dec 26, 2016 a higher minimum wage and new restrictions on assault weapons are among the latest california laws taking effect with the new year. Here are the top 7 new california traffic laws taking effect. Dmv reminds motorists of new 2017 laws california dmv ca. Sacramento with the new year just around the corner, the. The california department of motor vehicles dmv wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect on january 1, 2017. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing californians in 2017.
Dont forget, however, that its important to abide by all california teen driving laws. The new year ushers in a handful of new laws for california motorists. California enacted a law in the beginning of 2017 that will prohibit drivers from using their phone for any purpose whatsoever while in their hands or laps. There are a host of new rules of the road going into. Dec 25, 2018 this story has been updated to reflect that ab 544 sunsets on sept. California drivers adapt to cellphone laws banning. Mar 09, 2017 the new 2017 california driving laws march 9, 2017 by lou aggetta insurance blogging team when it comes to driving in california, you should know the rules of the road before you are stuck with an annoying and expensive ticket. California approves new restrictions for drivers under 21 september, 2017 at 1. Ab1785 by assemblyman bill quirk, dhayward, updates california s existing ban on texting while driving to make it clear that state law prohibits the use of any handheld device in. This allows california highway patrol to develop lanesplitting rules and regulations.
This bill defines lane splitting as driving a motorcycle, which has two wheels in contact with. Californians will see several new driving laws on january 1st, 2016. In california, drivers cannot text and drive or read and respond to text messages while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The new 2017 california driving laws lou aggetta insurance. Some of them are duirelated and others arent, but you need to be aware of all of them so you dont get pulled over and arrested.
This bill, which the legislature passed in 2016, requires car dealers to. New 2017 california trafficrelated laws to go into effect on jan 1. Effective january 1, 2017, notaries in california will have a few new notary laws to consider while performing their daytoday notary duties. Breaking the rules can have serious consequences, including having your license suspended. The state of california department of motor vehicles welcomed the new year with many new laws, most of which took effect on january 1, 2017. New 2017 driving laws in california abc7 san francisco. Since the law went into effect, california highway patrol officers have increased the number of citations they are giving to motorists.
The department of motor vehicles, the california highway patrol and the. Assembly bill 2566, in conjunction with senate bill 997 amends civil code section 1185, making the following changes. Dec 27, 2017 the new year is just around the corner, and while that means a bunch of new years resolutions, it also means new laws. The new law, ab1785, takes effect on january 1, 2017 and requires that drivers have their smartphones mounted in their cars when in use.
With the start of a new year comes a new batch of laws for the state of california. Now that 2017 has made its debut, new traffic laws have made an appearance as well. Here are the new laws affecting california drivers in 2019. Here are the top 7 new california traffic laws taking. Mar 09, 2017 here are the new california driving laws for 2017 which you should know to be a better driver. The following laws take effect january 1, 2018, unless otherwise noted. Here are the top 7 new california traffic laws taking effect in 2018. Dec 26, 2019 with the start of a new year comes a new batch of laws for the state of california. Jan 17, 2017 as we head in to the new year there are new driving laws that went in to effect in california on january 1 st. It wasnt previously illegal, but it wasnt defined as legal either. California notary new laws for california notaries 2017 bonds. The new year is coming up very soon, and with that comes a slew of new laws that drivers will need to be aware of. California dmv rolls out new laws, changes to existing laws in new year this law prohibits smoking or ingesting marijuana or marijuana products while driving. Dec 19, 2016 for immediate release december 19, 2016.
Low emissions vehicles have used green and white decals for hov travel since 2017. Here is a list of laws that will go into effect jan 1, 2020. Capital public radio highlights some of them in our annual new law series. Please see the new 2017 california driving laws listed below.
Learn more about driving laws in your state by visiting its dmv website. Mar 20, 2017 distracted driving has been a growing concern over the last decade and state and local governments are beginning to respond by implementing severe laws that would deter drivers from using or even looking at their cellphones while they are on the road. The phone or device must be mounted on the vehicles windshield, or affixed to a dashboard as to not hinder the drivers view of the road. The burbank police department would like california drivers to know about changes in the cell phone law effective january 1, 2017. California cell phone law in effect january 1, 2017 ellis. Happy new year, here are your new california traffic laws colin atagi, palm springs desert sun published 4. With the new year less than a week away, the california department of motor vehicles has issued a reminder to state motorists about a slew of. What are californias new traffic, road laws of 2019. Since i live in the golden state and its one of the most popular states to live in and visit, i thought i would feature some of the new driving laws in california. Right now, almost anyone in california can hop on a boat and drive away without any training or a license. December 21, 2018 californias new laws for 2019 include changes for gun buyers, street vendors, plastic straws. Child safetychildren under 2 years of age must ride rear facing in a safety seat. One of the new rules of the road says that drivers can no longer hold their phones to use gps. With the new year come new california driving laws to pay attention to.
As we near the end of 2016, 898 new laws will go into effect in california in 2017 ranging from cellphone use while driving to gun control to. Here are the new laws affecting california drivers in 2019 press. Posted by dawn lacombe on december 29, 2016 categories. California cell phone law in effect january 1, 2017. New california dmv laws in effect for 2017 vititoe law group. Dec 29, 2016 a higher minimum wage, a ban on using redskins as the name of a school team or mascot, and new restrictions on assault weapons are among the latest california laws taking effect with the new year. Many people think that traffic laws are all about the revenue generated from ticketing violators. New california laws in 2017 affect california minimum wage, california prostitution laws, california gun laws and more. New california driving laws for 2017 hwp insurance. Jan 25, 2017 the burbank police department would like california drivers to know about changes in the cell phone law effective january 1, 2017. California is ushering in the new year with hundreds of new laws on drunk driving, workplace sexual harassment, public release of police body camera footage and more. San francisco kronas the year comes to a close, californians can look forward to several new laws kicking in january 1st. California approves new restrictions for drivers under 21. Previous california laws cited restrictions addressed talking and texting while driving.
Drivers will no longer be able to use handheld gps devices. Ab 317 makes it against the law for anyone to sell. Drivers with a provisional license have less leeway when it comes to fines and penalties. Jan 03, 2017 17 new california laws that will affect you in 2017. While most states across the nation are rolling out new laws this january, california by far has the most regarding drivers. The public has already responded with citizens taking up both sides of the issue in their remarks. The california department of motor vehicles has released a listr of new laws. Sacramento with the new year just around the corner, the california department of motor vehicles dmv wants to inform the public of several. California notary new laws for california notaries 2017. New california traffic laws in 2017 driving in so cal. New 2016 driving laws for california american safety council. January 1, 2017 january 3, 2017 driversafetycenter leave a comment.
A strict new law for drivers, climate change hits wine country, and the california origins of sittin on the dock of the bay. New california driving laws for 2017 lloyd berkett insurance. Under assembly bill 544, california will circulate new decals for low emission vehicles to travel in carpool lanes, also known as high occupancy vehicle lanes hov. A high number of traffic tickets andor points could lead to the suspension or revocation of your california drivers license. In addition to the previous law that children under the age of 8 must be in an appropriate car seat, a new revision has been added for 2017, requiring children under the age of 2 to be in a rearfacing car seat. Chp data show citation issuance jumped from 66,000 in 2016. Any person whose license has been canceled may immediately apply for a new ca drivers license.
The automobile club of southern california has disclosed the following list of new traffic laws that have been effect since january 1st, 2017. California enacts new law to curb distracted driving. Kcra as we near the end of 2016, 898 new laws will go into effect in california in 2017 ranging from cellphone use while driving to. And as we usher in 2017 with hopes for a fresh start, california will see changes to their road laws in an effort to make those highways a little safer. Effective january 1, 2017 a new california cell phone law will go into effect prohibiting drivers from holding and using their cellphones while driving. The following are summaries of some transportationrelated laws taking effect.
All drivers should make themselves familiar with these new laws to know what changes to expect in the new year. Take two here are all the new driving laws taking effect. New california law requires boating licenses, except for. Here are just a few of them compiled in part by california highway patrol chp. With the new year one week away, the california department of motor vehicles is reminding voters about new traffic laws taking effect in 2018. The new law says drivers will get a point against their driving record if found guilty of violating california s handsfree law within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense. The new 2017 californian driving laws hoffman brown. The new law makes sure lane splitting must be done safely. Some of the new laws could impact you, and could cost you a fine.
It is important to know and understand the new driving laws in california before you head out on the road and get caught unaware. California, dmv, drivers license, driving, provisional license. Truly handsfree driving, carseat changes, lanesplitting and more here are seven new laws that will impact the way californians and visitors travel on the golden. As we enter 2017, seven new laws are taking effect that will impact the way californians travel. California s growing population, the 2017 year in transportation, is container housing the future. When you get behind the wheel on sunday there will be some new california laws youll need to know about or be.
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