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California Driving Record

California residents who drive on public highways or in public parking facilities must have a California driver license, unless they are:

  • Members of the Armed Forces or United States (U.S.) Government civilian employees who only drive vehicles owned or controlled by the U.S. on federal government business.
  • Persons who drive farming vehicles not normally used on public highways.
    • Persons who drive legally registered off-highway vehicles or snowmobiles straight across a highway (other than a freeway)

California No-Texting Law

Drivers may not use a wireless communications device to write, send, or read text-based communications, while driving a motor vehicle.

California Zero Tolerance Law

  • It is unlawful for a person who is on probation for a DUI offense to operate a motor vehicle at any time with a BAC of 0.01% or greater. Violation(s) of the law will result in a 1-year suspension of your driving privilege. Refusal or failure to complete a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) or chemical test while on probation will result in a 2-year revocation of your driving privilege. Two or more prior DUI convictions within ten years will result in a 3-year revocation of your driving privilege. You will not get a restricted license for any of the above violations.
  • If you have a prior DUI conviction(s) and are convicted of driving with a suspended driver license, you will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for up to three years depending on your driving record.

California Seat Belt Law

Seat belts, both the lap belt and shoulder harness, must be in good working order. You may not operate your vehicle unless you and all your passengers 6 years of age or over, or who weigh 60 lbs. or more, are wearing seat belts. You and your passengers must wear seat belts while your vehicle is moving on public roads and on private property, such as public parking lots. If seat belts are not worn, you may be given a traffic ticket. Also, the driver will be given the ticket if a passenger, younger than 6, is not wearing his/her seat belt.

California Rules of the Road

Right-of-Way

Right-of-way rules together with courtesy and common sense help to promote traffic safety. Itis important to respect the right-of-way of others, especially pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and bicycle riders. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

Pedestrians

Respect the right-of-way of pedestrians. Always stop for any pedestrian crossing at corners or other crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block and at corners with or without traffic lights, whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines.

Crosswalks

A crosswalk is that part of the roadway where the sidewalk lines would extend across the street, and it is set aside for pedestrian traffic. Every intersection has a pedestrian crosswalk whether or not there are painted lines on the street. Most crosswalks are at corners, but they can also be in the middle of the block. Before turning a corner, watch for people about to cross the street. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block.

Intersections

At intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or just entering it. Also, yield to the car which arrives first, or to the car on your right, if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you do.

At “T” intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, yield to vehicles on the through road. They have the right-of-way.

Speed Limits

California has a “Basic Speed Law.” This law means you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. For example,ifyouare driving 45 mph in a 55 mph speed zone during a dense fog, you could be cited for driving “too fast for conditions.” You may never legally drive faster than the posted speed limit, even if you think it is safe to do so.

The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. You may drive 70 mph where posted. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways and for vehicles towing trailers.

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