Major change to California highway speed limit law comes into effect

California drivers are being warned to be on high alert as possible changes to highway speed limits come into effect from ...

New California Traffic Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, Expanding Move-Over Rules and DUI Penalties

Another new law addresses impaired driving. Assembly Bill 1087, authored by Republican Assemblymember Joe Patterson, ...

California's deadliest freeway is a traffic-choked slog. One man is trying to help.

FILE: Pre-holiday traffic moves slowly on Interstate 15 through the Cajon Pass, the primary route between Los Angeles and Las ...
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New Public Safety Laws in California for 2026, CHP Highlights Key Traffic and Pedestrian Regulations

CHP highlights new California traffic laws for 2026, focusing on public safety, and improved vehicle and pedestrian security.

What changed Jan. 1: California’s new traffic and safety laws

Senate Bill 1271, passed in 2024, establishes new safety standards for electric bicycles, powered mobility devices and ...

1 Person Killed and 3 Others Left in Critical Condition After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Busy Freeway

One person reportedly died and six others were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in California over the weekend:VEmergency services responded on Sunday, Dec. 14, to a crash on the 210 Freeway in the ...

California's new 2026 traffic laws include e-bike regulations and reducing school zone speed limits

According to CHP, assembly Bill 282 allows local authorities to reduce speed limits in school zones from 25 to 20 miles per ...