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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 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.
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California's Speeding Laws and Ticket 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
At a red light or a stop sign in California, motorists must come to a complete stop. If you get caught running a stop sign or red light, you’ll typically be looking at a fine and demerit points on your driving record.
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California's Child Safety Seat and Seat Belt 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.
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Is it Legal Legal to Have a Passenger the Bed of a Truck in California?
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 (CDL) 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.
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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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How Violation Points Can Lead to Suspension of a California CDL
A CDL speeding ticket can result in points on your driving record. If you have a CDL in California, getting points on your record can result in job loss, license suspension, and serious fines.
