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 […]

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 […]

Convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) are notoriously expensive, especially in California where court fines and fees can add up to thousands of dollars over the base price of the ticket. An experienced DUI lawyer can negotiate on your behalf and potentially lower the cost of your charges. Can DUI be reduced to reckless driving? […]

Posted speed limits are straightforward figures displayed on roadside boards, and the law requires motorists to drive at or under that number. However, a problem arises when you find yourself driving with the flow of traffic in California and you notice your speed is well over the speed limit. When you are one of many […]

Whether it’s an intersection without much traffic or a rushed day, it is easy to glide through a stop sign if no vehicles are in sight. Often referred to as a California rollstop sign, this practice may result in a ticket and a point on your driving record. Here are some tips about this common […]

In general, a police speed trap is any technique used by police to catch speeders with the primary intent of raising revenue through issuing tickets. When police enforce speed limits to ensure safety, it is not a speed trap. However, enforcement isn’t always so genuinely motivated. If the goal is to issue tickets to meet […]

California drivers as well as those who are just passing through should be aware of the state’s four major speed laws. If you run into trouble and receive an expensive fine or points on your license, speeding ticket lawyers can advocate on your behalf. Here’s what you need to know. Basic Speed Law According to the […]