For decades, the state of California has been fighting air pollution but in 2022, state officials shifted gears and began to focus on another threat potential scourge on the community – noise pollution. Many California residents complain of being jolted from their sleep in the middle of the night by modified cars racing down local […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into law during the last legislative session and our traffic law team has pulled the ones most important to drivers. When you hit the street on January 1, 2023, the following laws will be in affect: Big Changes To Bike Laws (AB-1909) The OmniBike Bill brings us […]

You hope that you’ll never get pulled over and have to deal with the awkward situation of handing over your license and registration, but are you prepared for what to do if that happens? Do you know your rights? Before an officer can pull you over in California, certain grounds must be met. If you’re […]

As a driver, it’s always nerve-wracking to see the flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror indicating that you are about to get pulled over in California. Your palms might start sweating as you wonder the reasons for which the officer initiated pulling you over on a California road.  Understanding the most common reasons that […]

California has a few new traffic laws that are set to go into effect in 2021. The new laws were released mid December by the California Highway Patrol. They start Jan. 1, unless otherwise noted.  Emergency vehicle safety Drivers are now required to slow down or change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles with emergency […]

Due to the court closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may receive court notice, a sample of which is attached, which states that action must be taken to avoid a failure to appear being assessed on your case. The notice looks like this:   You have hired The Ticket Clinic and do not […]

Less traffic and open highways throughout California are contributing to an uptick in certain types of traffic tickets. Even with fewer people are travelling, law enforcement is working closely with Caltrans on safe transportation initiatives despite decreased driver presence on state roadways due to stay-at-home orders.   Many drivers are taking advantage of less congested […]

The State of California uses airplane units for a wide range of purposes. From surveillance to suspect apprehension to identifying hazardous road conditions, an eye from the sky is a vital part of efficient law enforcement practice. Although these airplane units have many beneficial uses, there are serious questions about their role in traffic enforcement, […]

Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the Judicial Council of California continues to carefully monitor the developing virus outbreak and situations surrounding it. Courts across the nation have been advised to follow the guidance provided by the Department of Public Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of […]

You have done the research, searching for entry-level jobs that pay a decent wage or salary, and you now know that truck driving is a good option, especially without a college degree. However, now you have to answer a more practical question: how do you become a certified truck driver? Also, once you answer that […]