California traffic safety events
The awareness weeks and enforcement periods that repeat every year, and what each one means for California drivers.
April 2026
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Every April, enforcement steps up statewide. A refresher on what California phone law actually forbids, and what a ticket really costs.
May 2026
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Riding season opens as the days get longer. May is the annual reminder for drivers to look twice, and for new riders to get licensed properly.
Major holidays, year-round
DUI enforcement periods
Every major holiday weekend, CHP puts every available officer on the road. Knowing the windows is no substitute for a sober ride, but here they are.
September 20-26, 2026
Child Passenger Safety Week
Most car seats are installed wrong in some way. One week each September is dedicated to fixing that, ending with free Seat Check Saturday events.
October 18-24, 2026
Teen Driver Safety Week
One week every October set aside for the conversation most parents put off: the rules, risks, and habits that keep new drivers alive on California roads.
First full week of December 2026
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
A week in December for families to talk about driving and aging before the DMV forces the topic at renewal time.
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