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A new year is upon us and for California drivers, this means a new set of traffic laws that went into effect on January 1, and some that will be effective later in the year and in 2021. New laws relating to bike riding through intersections and cannabis consumption by passengers in vehicles could have a major impact on California drivers who hit the road this year.
Unless otherwise noted, all new traffic laws went took hold on January 1, 2020.
As bike ridership increases, laws are being enacted to protect bicyclists on the road. Bicyclists are now allowed to ride straight through turn-only lanes at intersections as long as the traffic signal indicates that it is allowed for motor vehicles. The California Department of Transportation will be developing lane striping, signage, and intersection pavement markings to make the traffic flow clear.
Cannabis may not be consumed by passengers on buses, taxis, limousines, housecars, or campers. While passengers are no longer permitted to consume cannabis, an exemption for alcohol remains in place.
Appointments with the Department of Motor Vehicles are not allowed to be sold from one driver to another. DMV appointments are free and not meant to be profited from.
Driver’s licenses for people in the United States Foreign Service and their spouses are valid while they are out of the state, and for an additional 30 days if honorably separated from service, or upon their return to California.
California driving privileges cannot be suspended or delayed due to a conviction not involving a Vehicle Code violation, unless the offense occurred while using, or attempting to use, a motor vehicle.
Tires that have been determined by visual inspection to be unsafe may not be installed on vehicles by automotive repair dealers. This law does not apply to tires that have been temporarily removed for repair, rotation, balancing or mounting that will be reinstalled on the vehicle.
Starting on October 1, 2020, a standard California ID will not be sufficient to board domestic flights. A passport, military, another federally issued identification, or a California Real ID will be needed. Real IDs can be acquired in person at any DMV office. Documents proving identity, citizenship, and residency will be needed.
Violations of new and existing California traffic laws can lead to costly consequences. If you have been cited for anything from DUI to careless driving, contact Ticket Void today for complete information on finding an experienced lawyer to assist with a wide range of serious traffic violations.
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