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Understanding CA Laws and Driver Responsibility

Friday, July 10, 2009 by Christopher Skorina

California has a long list of driving laws designed to protect everyone on the ever-increasing congested roads--pedestrians included. California requires drivers to familiarize themselves with these rules while driving public roads when they first get their license. California may issue a driver fines or points for violating driving laws and in certain extreme circumstances, even revoke your license. Knowing the rules well will prevent this.

For example, four major driving laws exist in California. You must use your headlights 30 minutes before sunset and leave them on 30 minutes before sunrise. You must stay to the right on mountain roads and honk your horn if you cannot see 200 feet in front of you. You must turn on your headlights if snow, rain, fog, or low-visibility (1000 ft or less) require the use of windshield wipers. You must also dim your headlights to low beams with 500 ft of a car coming towards you or within 300 ft of a vehicle you are following. These rules help keep all drivers protected when driving on California’s roads.

California also has many safety laws for drivers. Some laws concern child-safety passenger laws, older driver laws, cell phone laws, DUI laws, and seat-belt laws. The safety laws also include certain traffic situations such as approaching school buses, blocking intersections, stopping for pedestrians, and dealing with metering lights as well as bicycle lanes.

California also has suspension laws. California’s DMV will suspend your license and place you on a year’s probation if you acquire too many points from a moving violation or revoke it all together. You are entitled to a hearing if your request is postmarked and received within ten days of receiving notice. A judge may also suspend the license of anyone who breaks speeding and reckless driving laws.
Responsible drivers in California know these laws and follow them. If a driver doesn’t follow California’s driving rules that irresponsible driver will no longer be driving.

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Topic: Personal Injury