Congratulations! You earned your driver’s license and checked off a milestone in your life. As a first time driver, you’ve still got some learning to do. Here’s everything you need to know about driving they didn’t teach you in class:   Plan Every Trip You learned all the basic procedures to start, turn, and stop […]

The California Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing upgraded driver’s licenses and identification cards starting January 22, 2018. This new California license replaces previous versions and meets the federal Real ID standards.   What Changed Exactly? California driver’s license requirements upgraded to meet guidelines established by the US Congress in 2005. These stricter standards improve […]

Speeding tickets in California can be costly, with the average fine running anywhere between $234 and $480. For this reason, it is not uncommon for violators to ignore their traffic citations and just hope that they’ll go away. If you’re thinking about doing this, don’t, as ignoring a traffic ticket can result in additional adverse […]

The new year of 2020 will likely be a lot like the previous year when it comes to the most common California traffic ticket violations. Traffic attorneys spend much of their time dealing with these three citations: running a red light or a stop sign, speeding and failing to signal. California police hand out hundreds of […]

Drivers younger than age 18 are subject to California driver license restrictions for one year after they pass the state driving test. The provisional driver’s license law was passed in 2006 and requires minor drivers to be supervised in certain situations. You know it’s important to avoid a California texting ticket as a new driver, […]

The new traffic laws of 2018 went into effect January 1st. Regardless if you were aware or not, violations can still lead to a citation. As a responsible driver, you need to know all about these new rules and penalties. The Most Important Changes Most preexisting California traffic law remain unaltered with a few minor […]

Whether you are getting your driver’s license for the first time as a teenager or as an adult, you will need to pass the driver’s test. There are numerous mistakes people make on the California road test, but with adequate preparation, you will know precisely how to pass driving test with ease. Familiarize Yourself With […]

More Americans are for legal marijuana than ever before. Nine states, including California, now allow the recreational use of cannabis, and 30 states have approved medical use of the substance. With these new California drug laws, it’s important to understand the rules about driving under the influence of marijuana.   California DUI Laws Although some […]

Based on what we see in the movies, cruising all night in a cool car has long been a teen pastime. In most states, however, 16 year old driving laws are stricter today than they were in decades past. These driving tips for beginners will help you follow California’s regulations for new drivers.   California’s Provisional […]

Most people know driving on the wrong side of the road is wrong. However, there are many other ways in which many California drivers, teenagers and adults alike, could be safer on the road. If you abide by these tips, then you will drastically reduce the odds you will need traffic ticket fixers at some point. […]