Regional Policy Lead
As a Regional Policy Lead, you will be primarily responsible for setting and advancing Nuro’s policy positions at the state level for one half of the country.
California
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of California. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
California
AV legislation
Authorizes full deployment without a human operator.
California
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
California
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
California
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
California
Provisions for Mature Drivers
70 and over: no mail renewal
California
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
California
Marijuana Possession and Use
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
California
Marijuana Impaired Driving
None
California
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
California
Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
55
California
Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65
California
Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
55
California
Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
70
California
Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
55
California
Limited driving privileges during suspension
After 30 days
California
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all repeat and injury-involved offenses, first-time injury or vehicular manslaughter offenses.
California
Open container laws
Yes
California
Repeat Offender Laws
No
California
Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
California
Administrative license suspension on first offense
4 months
California
Child Restraint Required
In rear-facing car seat under 2 yrs unless child weighs 40 or more lbs or is 40" or more inches tall
Under 8 yrs and under 57" tall in car seat or booster seat in the back seat
California
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8 yrs or at least 4'9" in booster seat, but at min. safety belt 16 yrs and over
California
Full Privilege Minimum Age
17 years
California
Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
15 / 6
California
Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
6
California
Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
50 (10)
California
Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16
California
Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
11 p.m. - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
California
Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)
First 12 months: no passengers under 20 (secondary enforcement) unless accompanied by parent, guardian or other adult 25 years or older
California
Type of Law
Primary
California
Who is Covered?
16 and over
California
In What Seat?
All
California
All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers under 18. Secondary law.
California
Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
California
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
California
All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
Yes. Primary law.
California
Speed Cameras: State Law
None
California
Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
n/a
California
Red Light Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law
California
Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
Statewide
Almost Half of Teen Driver and Passenger Deaths in California Related to Speeding
In California, 979 teen drivers and passengers died between 2015 and 2019. Of those, 453 – or 46% – were related to speeding. Excessive vehicle speed is a factor in nearly one-third of all motor vehicle-related fatalities, according to the GHSA, but the trend has only worsened during the pandemic, with less-crowded roads inspiring more speeding.
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
As pedestrian fatalities have soared to historic levels in the past decade, GHSA joined earlier today with U.S. Department of Transportation officials and walking advocates to designate October National Pedestrian Safety Month.
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2020
CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org
AFTER-HOURS CONTACT: Pam Shadel Fischer, 908-619-2786, pfischer@ghsa.org
New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA
Drugged driving, pedestrian safety and equity in traffic enforcement among top agenda items.
New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA
GHSA News Release
September 16, 2020
New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2020
CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org
The Coronavirus Pandemic Emptied America’s Roadways. Now Speeders Have Taken Over.
Three months into the coronavirus pandemic, the United States faces another crisis: a surge in speeding and reckless behavior on the nation's roadways.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Emptied America's Roadways. Now Speeders Have Taken Over.
Story by Luz Lazo
May 11, 2020
Drivers Hitting Triple-Digit Speeds on Open Roads During Coronavirus Pandemic
With many people staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, once-crowded highways are now relatively empty, prompting more drivers to speed.
Drivers Hitting Triple-Digit Speeds on Open Roads During Coronavirus Pandemic
Story by Erin McLaughlin
April 25, 2020
On Streets Emptied by Coronavirus, L.A. Officials Crack Down on Speeding
Speeds are up by as much as 30% on some Los Angeles streets, according to a preliminary analysis by the city's Department of Transportation that measured traffic at a subset of locations.
Lyft Grant Results: California
With its grant, California OTS offered Lyft credits to promote the use of safe alternatives to impaired driving through its "Go Safely, California" traffic safety awareness effort. This broad effort helps Californians get where they are going — safely.