State GovernmentNew California Law Bans Smoking, Ingesting Marijuana While Driving Or Riding In CarDecember 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsThe sale of recreational pot will be legal at shops across California starting in January, but consumers won’t be able to light up or snack on any marijuana products while driving or riding as a passenger in a car. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYoung Californians Won't Get New Driving RestrictionsOctober 16, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown recently vetoed a bill that would have imposed a curfew on drivers under 21, saying increased teen driver training is a better approach.
State GovernmentNew California Law: Keep Your Hands Off Your Smartphone While DrivingDecember 28, 2016 | Chris NicholsStarting Jan. 1, drivers in California will be banned from operating their smartphone –- unless it’s mounted to a dashboard or windshield –- and can be activated with one finger tap or swipe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Law Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats For Children Under Age 2December 22, 2016 | Chris NicholsChildren younger than 2 will be required to sit in a rear-facing car seat under a new California law that goes into effect January 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County’s DUI Court Now Model For Other State CourtsNovember 21, 2016San Joaquin County’s DUI Court is now the model for other such courts in California now that it’s part of the state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmaker Defends California Climate Change BillAugust 12, 2015 | Chris NicholsDebate over an ambitious climate change bill continues to sizzle in the California Legislature as its final vote nears.
State GovernmentNew Traffic Court Rules Prevent Upfront PaymentJune 8, 2015 | Katie OrrSome traffic courts in California have been charging ticketed drivers fees before allowing their cases to go to trial. But a new rule approved Monday by the state Judicial Council will put an end to that practice. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLocal California Roads Continue To CrumbleOctober 28, 2014 | Katie OrrIf you’ve driven in California long enough, it’s likely you’ve run into your fair share for potholes or bumpy roads. And a new report out today finds the state’s local roads are getting worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Law Enforcement Will Be Looking For Texting And DrivingApril 7, 2014 | Bob MoffittAccording to a California Traffic Safety Survey, nearly two-thirds of people were hit or nearly hit last year by someone driving while texting or talking on a cell phone. Two hundred agencies will have officers looking for distracted drivers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
