New Road Rules For California in 2016

With a new year comes a lot of new laws, and if you are not aware of them, you could be cited for a fine. Ignorance is no excuse in today’s legal world, so you’ll need to be aware of what’s going on in terms of changes to the road. If you’re going to drive on the roads, you need to know these crucial changes that have come to the California roads. These are just a handful of the changes that are now in place, and you may find yourself needing to adjust swiftly.

Yellow Alerts Now In Place

When there is a hit and run accident, information about the driver will now be placed in what are known as “Yellow Alerts”. This will include television, radio, and cable companies posting partial license plates, and information about the vehicle in question, as to find people that have been involved in hit and run accidents, where someone is injured or even dead.

Broader Lanes 

Bicycles are now required to pull over to the side and allow vehicles to pass if they are slower than traffic. Bicycles need to use turn outs and areas that are away from vehicles if there are more than 5 vehicles waiting.

Motorized Skateboards (Hoverboards)

With the popularity of these things, more specific laws are now in place. For instance, a person must be 16 years or older and wearing a helmet when riding these in public. The speed limits are 15 miles per hour on sidewalks and other areas where pedestrians may be allowed. However, a maximum speed of 36 miles per hour is now in place. A new law in place has been placed in regards to operation at night, no longer being lawful unless there are lights on all sides of the board including reflectors as well.

Electric Bicycle Changes 

Electric bicycles that have motors less than 750 watts now have a few changes to their rulings. There are 3 major classes, but the rules cover each one. The latest change makes it illegal to change electric bicycles, ones that have a motor and require pedaling as well, to run faster. Altering the motor is now illegal. Riders do not need a license, registration, or any elements that a motorcycle rider would need, and must stick to regular laws as posted.

These laws are just a handful of changes that have come to California in 2016, and there’s a lot more to explore. However, these changes are some of the more prominent at the present.

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