Jennifer Rodriguez

California Traffic Law Correspondent

Jennifer reports on new California traffic legislation, DMV policy changes, and rule updates that affect everyday drivers. She tracks bills from Sacramento and translates them into plain English.

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California New Traffic Laws Effective July 1, 2026

California New Traffic Laws Effective July 1, 2026

California's July 1, 2026 traffic law update puts new robotaxi rules on the road: two-way intercoms, 24/7 emergency lines, and police citations. Read up now.

California Online Traffic School: Dismiss a Ticket & Keep Points Off (2026)

California Online Traffic School: Dismiss a Ticket & Keep Points Off (2026)

Eligible California drivers can complete online traffic school to keep a point off their record and protect their insurance rate. Here's who qualifies, how it works, what it costs, and the best DMV-licensed online schools for 2026.

Lista de verificación para la REAL ID de California

Lista de verificación para la REAL ID de California

Lista de verificación de la REAL ID de California: todos los documentos que acepta el DMV, además del estado de la fecha límite del 7 de mayo de 2025, las tarifas y cómo solicitarla.

¿Puedo renovar mi licencia en un kiosco del DMV?

¿Puedo renovar mi licencia en un kiosco del DMV?

La mayoría de los conductores de California pueden renovar en un kiosco de autoservicio DMV Now en menos de 5 minutos: aquí quién califica, qué hacen, tarifas y dónde están.

Nuevas leyes de tránsito de California para 2026

Nuevas leyes de tránsito de California para 2026

Todas las nuevas leyes de tránsito de California en 2025 y 2026: cámaras de velocidad, la Ley de Daylighting, ampliación de Move Over (AB 390), licencia duplicada (SB 506) y más.

Cómo encontrar la fecha de emisión en su licencia de conducir de California (2026)

Cómo encontrar la fecha de emisión en su licencia de conducir de California (2026)

La fecha de emisión (ISS) de su licencia de conducir de California está en la parte inferior derecha, junto a la fecha de vencimiento. Vea qué significa cada abreviatura.

Hoja de calificación de la Evaluación del Desempeño de Manejo (DL-955)

Hoja de calificación de la Evaluación del Desempeño de Manejo (DL-955)

La hoja de calificación de la Evaluación del Desempeño de Manejo (DPE),formulario DL-955: es la que usan los examinadores del DMV de California para calificar tu examen de manejo.

California Disabled Driver Guide: Placards, Plates & Adaptive Equipment (2026)

California Disabled Driver Guide: Placards, Plates & Adaptive Equipment (2026)

DP parking placards, DV plates, vehicle modification re-examinations, and reasonable accommodations at California DMV offices for drivers and passengers with disabilities.

AB 390: California's Slow Down, Move Over Law for 2026

AB 390: California's Slow Down, Move Over Law for 2026

AB 390 expands California's Slow Down, Move Over law in 2026 to cover any stopped vehicle with hazard lights. Get the new rule before you drive.

California 2026 New Traffic Laws: Every Change Explained

California 2026 New Traffic Laws: Every Change Explained

Every California traffic law change for 2026: AB 390 Move Over expansion, SB 506 duplicate license, CARS Act 3-day cancel, IID, and more. Read the full breakdown.

New Traffic Laws for California Drivers in 2025

New Traffic Laws for California Drivers in 2025

Every new California traffic law in 2025 and 2026: speed cameras, the Daylighting Law, Move Over expansion (AB 390), duplicate license rule (SB 506), and more.

Arizona Driver's License Issue Date: Where to Find ISS, DD, and REST

Arizona Driver's License Issue Date: Where to Find ISS, DD, and REST

Arizona driver’s license issue date might be difficult to find on your driver's license. Looking at the driver’s license card carefully, you can see that your Arizona driver’s license issue date is ma...

California REAL ID Checklist (2026)

California REAL ID Checklist (2026)

California REAL ID checklist: every document the DMV accepts, plus the May 7 2025 deadline status, fees, and how to apply online and in person.

DUI California Limits

DUI California Limits

California DUI limits: 0.08% standard, 0.04% commercial, 0.01% under 21. Every BAC threshold, the penalty schedule by offense, and what happens after a DUI arrest.

12 important tips to buy used cars

12 important tips to buy used cars

How to choose a user car before buying it? Which points are important to buy used cars? In the United States, every around 45 million used cars exchange hands. This is an enormous number. If you don't...

Top 28 Defensive Driving Tips That Will Save Lives

Top 28 Defensive Driving Tips That Will Save Lives

For some of us, driving is just going from point A to point B. But for others, it is a pleasure. If you heard the term "Defensive Driving" for the first time, read this article carefully. If you know ...

California Practice Driving Test: What to Expect and How to Pass

California Practice Driving Test: What to Expect and How to Pass

The California behind-the-wheel test is 15 to 20 minutes, scored out of 100 points, with 15 errors as the fail threshold. Here is what the examiner checks, the most common fail reasons, and how to actually prepare.

How Many Car Accidents Happen in California? (2026 Data)

How Many Car Accidents Happen in California? (2026 Data)

California is one of the biggest states in the United States. Estimations show that 39,5 million people live in California state. As of 2015, there are 14,5 million registered cars in CA. Only 230,976...