{"id":11335,"date":"2019-01-10T17:32:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T17:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=11335"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:40:35","slug":"new-california-traffic-safety-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/new-california-traffic-safety-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"A Breakdown Of The New Traffic Safety Laws Coming To CA In 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

California drivers and other candidates who are planning to get a driver\u2019s license anytime soon, read on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

New traffic safety laws are coming to the golden state in 2019 and you must be aware of them to avoid future confusions and misunderstandings, if not expensive fines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These new laws were formulated for motored-vehicle users to enhance road safety of which compliance is mandatory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Having said that, the California Highway Patrol<\/a> presented a brief description of the new traffic safety laws that may impact you in the new year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hit-and-run on bike path (for cyclists)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In California, the hit-and-run law has not only been implemented in strict supervision but also extended to cyclists on Class I bikeways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Under the CA Vehicle Code, any driver who got involved in a crash that resulted in fatality or injury to another party is strictly required to stay at the scene of the crash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now this law also extends to Class I bike paths and gives full authority to law enforcers to hold people accountable for erratic behavior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wearing a helmet<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Any person under 18 years old who doesn\u2019t wear helmet while riding a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, or skates will get a \u201cfix it\u201d ticket if caught by a law enforcer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Provided that you (the minor) prove that you have completed a bicycle safety course and have a helmet that meets the required safety standards within 120 days after receiving the ticket, your citation may be considered non-punitive and correctable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wearing a helmet on motorized scooters<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Motorized scooter riders who are 18 years old or older will no longer be required to wear bike helmets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you own a motorized scooter in CA, you may operate your vehicle within a Class IV and Class II bike path, and on highways where speed limits are up to 25 mph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Note that local jurisdictions may issue ordinances to allow motorized scooter to ride along highways with speed limits up to 35 mph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yet Californians are not allowed to ride their scooters on highways by law.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vehicle exhaust violations<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Loud motor vehicles and motorcycles will face not correctable, mandatory fines when getting a citation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the past, a driver or a motorcyclist who received a citation for modified or excessively loud exhaust or muffler system had the chance of correcting the violation to avoid a fine but that will no longer be the case in 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spotting waste service vehicles while driving<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Under this law, drivers must switch to the adjacent lane when approaching or overtaking a waste service vehicle with its lights flashing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Drivers are required to change lanes by keeping a safe distance which keeps both vehicles out of danger.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If, by any chance, you cannot switch lanes safely, you must adjust your speed to a reasonable level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These actions will give sanity workers the opportunity to handle their job in a safe environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SEE ALSO: Madrid Bans Polluting Cars From Roads For A Greener Future<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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