California has new driving laws for 2020. These laws should be of interest to anyone concerned about getting a speeding ticket or other traffic violation in California. Pay attention to driving laws so you don’t have to do California traffic school. But if you do get a traffic violation in California, choose Defensive Drivers Group online Traffic School.
New California driving laws for 2020
Source, California Driver Handbook 2020 and DMV Reminds Californians of REAL ID Enforcement and New Laws for 2020
Ban on Selling DMV Appointments (AB 317, Diep): Makes it unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, an appointment with the DMV.
Clean Air Vehicle Decals for Low-Income Californians (SB 957, Lara – 2018): Allows certain used vehicles that were previously issued a green or white clean air vehicle decal to receive another clean air vehicle decal, granting access to high occupancy vehicle lanes until January 1, 2024. To qualify, the vehicle must have a new owner whose income is 80 percent or less than the statewide medium income.
Repeal of Driver License Actions Based on Non-Driving Offenses (SB 485, Beall): Eliminates courts’ authority to suspend, revoke, restrict or order the DMV to delay the driving privilege of a person convicted of prostitution, vandalism or other non-driving offenses.
Extension of Pilot Program for Registration Alternatives (AB 1614, Gipson): Extends the pilot program evaluating the use of alternatives to license plates and registration cards until January 1, 2021.
Driver License Extension for Members of U.S. Foreign Service and Spouse (SB 267, Wieckowski): Extends the validity of a driver license for a person in the United States Foreign Service or their spouse for the period of their service and up to 30 days following their return to California.
Operation of Motorized Scooters (AB 1810, Committee on Transportation): Removes motorized scooters from the list of vehicles requiring a Class M2 driver license or permit, thus allowing a person with a valid driver license or permit of any class to operate a motorized scooter.
Rules for Passing Waste Service Vehicles (AB 2115, Santiago – 2018): Requires a driver approaching or passing a stopped waste service vehicle to make a lane change into an available lane adjacent to the waste service vehicle and pass at a safe distance, with due regard for safety and traffic conditions, except as specified.
A Person’s Civil Rights During a Traffic Stop (AB 2918 (Holden, Ch. 723, Stats. 2018)
This law requires the DMV to include information in the California Driver Handbook regarding a person’s civil rights during a traffic stop, including the right to file a complaint against a peace officer, as specified.