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California Teen Driving Laws, Insurance Requirements & Driver's License
Information on California Teen Driving Rules, Insurance Requirements, and Driver's License
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California's Cell Phone & Texting While Driving Laws
Generally, handheld cellphone use, including text messaging, is banned for all California drivers. And for school bus drivers and motorists under the age of 18, all cellphone use (with certain exceptions) is prohibited, regardless of whether hands-free technology is used.
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California's Speeding Laws and Penalties
Read about California’s speeding laws and the costs and other consequences of getting a speeding ticket.
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Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in California
If you get caught running a stop sign or red light in California, you’ll typically be looking at a fine and demerit points on your driving record. This article gives an overview of what the law prohibits and some specific consequences of a stop sign or red light violation.
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California's Child Safety Seat and Seatbelt Laws
California’s child safety seat and seatbelt requirements differ depending on the age and size of the child. The law also includes exceptions for certain types of vehicles and where circumstances make the rules impractical. Here are the basics of California’s child restraint laws and the penalties for a violation.
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Is it Legal Legal to Have a Passenger the Bed of a Truck in California?
What is the law in California regarding passengers in your pickup cargo bed? California is one of a majority of states that has restrictions on passengers in the cargo bed of a pickup truck. For the most part, these laws are intended to protect younger passengers.
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Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in California
A person who operates a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license or in violation of license restrictions (such as an ignition interlock requirement) will be subject to jail time, fines, and license-related penalties.
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California's Vehicular Homicide and Manslaughter Laws and Penalties
A motorist who causes the death of another person while behind the wheel could be charged with vehicular manslaughter or murder. Read about how the offenses are defined and the consequences you'll face if convicted.
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California's Reckless Driving Laws and Penalties
Read about how California defines "reckless driving" and the consequences of being convicted in court.
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California’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in California requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven. Federal law requires that CDL drivers crossing state lines must be 21 years of age. States may set different age limits for commercial drivers that operate solely within the state.
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California’s Traffic Violation Point System
California refers to its point system as "violation points" which are assigned to sections of the vehicle code.
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Points for a California Commercial Driver’s License
A CDL speeding ticket can result in points on your driving record. If you are a commercial driver, you know very well how important it is to your livelihood that you retain an impeccable driving record. Getting points on your record can result in job loss, license suspension and serious fines.
