Senior Product Manager, Road Safety
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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.
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Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
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Provisions for Mature Drivers
70 and over: no mail renewal
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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
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Marijuana Possession and Use
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
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Marijuana Impaired Driving
None
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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
55
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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65
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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
55
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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
70
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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
55
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Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
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Administrative license suspension on first offense
4 months
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Limited driving privileges during suspension
After 30 days
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Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all repeat and injury-involved offenses, first-time injury or vehicular manslaughter offenses.
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Open container laws
Yes
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Repeat Offender Laws
No
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Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8 yrs or at least 4'9" in booster seat, but at min. safety belt 16 yrs and over
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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
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Full Privilege Minimum Age
17 years
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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
15 / 6
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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
6
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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
50 (10)
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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16
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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
11 p.m. - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
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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
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Type of Law
Primary
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Who is Covered?
16 and over
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In What Seat?
All
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Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
Yes. Primary law.
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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers under 18. Secondary law.
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Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
Statewide
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Speed Cameras: State Law
None
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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
n/a
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Red Light Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law
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States Step Up Efforts to Protect People Walking Amid Surge in Unsafe Driving During Pandemic
As the number of pedestrians killed by drivers continues a decade-long trend in the wrong direction during the pandemic, GHSA & its SHSO members are marking the 2nd annual Nat'l Pedestrian Safety Month by taking steps to address the behavioral safety issues that put people on foot at increased risk.
Ford Fund and Governors Highway Safety Association Award Grants to Help Combat Teen Speeding, Announce Return of Hands-On Training Clinics
Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford, & GHSA are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen driving skills by awarding grants totaling $135,000 to six State Highway Safety Offices & announcing the return of Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on driver training clinics.
Ford Fund and Governors Highway Safety Association Award Grants to Help Combat Teen Speeding, Announce Return of Hands-On Training Clinics
Ford Motor Company Fund and GHSA are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen driving skills by awarding grants totaling $135,000 to six State Highway Safety Offices and announcing the return of Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on driver training clinics.
Crockett Law Group
Based in California, Crockett Law Group handles a variety of personal injury cases such as traumatic brain injuries, vehicle crashes, rideshare crashes and wrongful death. Visit crockettlawgroup.com for more information.
States Ramp Up Traffic Safety Initiatives Ahead of Deadly Summer Travel Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
States Ramp Up Traffic Safety Initiatives Ahead of Deadly Summer Travel Season
With more Americans returning to the road and millions expected to take summer road trips, GHSA is alerting motorists that State Highway Safety Offices and their partners are stepping up programs to make sure the nation’s roads are safe for everyone.
GHSA and Distracted Driving Survivor Advocates Team Up to Reinforce the Need for Comprehensive Approach to Driver Inattention
GHSA and StopDistractions.org are teaming up to reinforce the critical role of equitable enforcement in effectively combating distracted driving.