From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is ...

What happens when a driver’s speedometer climbs into triple digits? In California, that moment now triggers a chain of events far swifter than many realize and it could cost a license before a judge ...

California's DMV and CHP have launched the FAST program to curb speeding by expediting the review of drivers caught exceeding ...

Violating California’s traffic laws can come with steep penalties. The Judicial Council of California’s Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule sets the base fines for traffic offenses — but the total cost ...

New data shows San Francisco police are writing more tickets than they have in years. It’s all part of the department's response to city leaders demands to make the streets safer. "I think we need to ...

What happens when a Waymo driverless car breaks the law? Not even Californian cops are sure. Police in San Bruno, California pulled over a Waymo for a dodgy u-turn — but admitted they couldn’t issue a ...

California’s Vehicle Code lays out exactly what drivers can — and can’t — do on the road. From yielding the right-of-way to parking on public streets, some rules aren’t always obvious — or maybe ...

Passengers are allowed to take pictures or videos while in a moving car, since they are not operating the vehicle, Jones said. If you’re caught texting or holding a cellphone while driving, a ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has not inspected any traffic violator schools in the state since a contract with a third-party inspector expired in February 2025. Joe Johnston ...