Californians Ring in the New Year with New Traffic Safety Laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As 2020 comes to a close, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to highlight some new roadway safety laws that take effect in 2021. License points for distracted driving (AB 47, Daly; 2019):  Using a cell phone in a handheld manner while driving is currently punishable by a fine.  Beginning July 1, 2021, violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.  This applies to the violations […]

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Five Reasons to Choose Defensive Drivers Group California Traffic School

When choosing the right California traffic school for you, it’s never a good idea to pick a course solely based on price or to just pick one at random from a google search. There are plenty of scams out there and traffic schools with hidden fees or just plain low-quality courses for the amount of money they charge.  At Defensive Drivers Group California traffic school we truly believe in providing the highest quality defensive driving course at a reasonable price. Check out our five reasons to choose Defensive […]

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How to Choose a California Traffic School

Choosing an online traffic school in California can seem like a confusing and exhaustive chore. We know you have a lot going on in your life and the last thing you want is to get overcharged for a faulty traffic school or completely ripped off by an online scam. That’s why we decided to save you some time and money by creating this helpful guide to choosing an online traffic school in California.  If you want to find a high-quality course at a low price, mask your violation […]

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How Often Can You Take Traffic School in California

This is one of our most-asked traffic school questions in California. In general, drivers may attend a web traffic school in California once every 18 months. The time frame is measured from the date the driver received his or her first speeding ticket to the date he or she received the second speeding ticket in California. If you are unsure of your eligibility, your best bet it is to contact the California traffic court in the county where you received your traffic violation.

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How to Find Your California Traffic School Due Date

More and more California Superior Traffic Courts are moving to online systems to supply your traffic school due date. The traditional method was for the court to mail you your due date 2-3 weeks after you pay your traffic violation fine and state fee that lets you take traffic school. Many California Superior Courts continue to do that, and some do that only for those who pay their fines by check.  In contrast, if you pay online, then you will likely get an email giving you your due […]

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DMV Reminds Motorists of New 2019 Laws

Editor’s note: This press release can be found here. Sacramento – With the New Year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public about several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect January 1, 2019. Temporary License Plate Program (AB 516, Mullin): This law requires licensed California dealers, of new and used vehicles to attach temporary paper license plates on a vehicle at the point of sale if that vehicle does not display license plates previously […]

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