From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

Senate Bill 1271, passed in 2024, establishes new safety standards for electric bicycles, powered mobility devices and ...

Another new law addresses impaired driving. Assembly Bill 1087, authored by Republican Assemblymember Joe Patterson, ...

Each year new laws hit the books, often not affecting the motoring public much. This 2026 is different — many of them do.

One of the most significant updates gives Caltrans the authority to deploy radar-or laser-based speed safety systems in ...

CHP highlights new California traffic laws for 2026, focusing on public safety, and improved vehicle and pedestrian security.

In California’s car culture, with cell phones resting in every cup holder or fasted to mounts, there’s a strong temptation to ...

Changes relating to e-bikes, driver’s licenses, and school zone speed limits are coming. Amy Bentley writes about laws going ...

Five California cities rank safest for pedestrians, while two others are among the most dangerous, a recent law firm study ...