NEW California Traffic Laws Take Effect Feb 1, 2026 — Fines Up to $1,000 Explained

Описание: 🚨 CALIFORNIA NEW TRAFFIC LAWS 2026 - VERIFIED SOURCES

⚠️ ALL INFORMATION VERIFIED FROM OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES

📌 OFFICIAL PRIMARY SOURCE:
California DMV: "DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026" (Published Dec 26, 2025)
🔗 dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-highlights-new-laws-in-2026/

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✅ VERIFIED LAWS (Effective Jan 1, 2026):

1️⃣ LICENSE PLATE COVERS - $1,000 FINE
• Assembly Bill 1085 (Stefani) - signed by Gov. Newsom Oct 1, 2025
• Fine: $1,000 for manufacturing/selling plate obscuring devices
• Source: CA DMV official press release + leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

2️⃣ CROSSWALK PARKING - 20 FEET RULE
• Assembly Bill 413 (Lee) - CA Vehicle Code 22500(n)(1)(A)
• No parking within 20 feet of ANY crosswalk (marked or unmarked)
• Fines: $117+ (varies by county)
• Source: San Francisco SFMTA, City of San Mateo, Fremont official pages

3️⃣ SCHOOL BUS PASSING - UP TO $1,000
• California Vehicle Code Section 22454
• First offense: $150-$250 | Second offense: $500-$1,000
• Source: CA Highway Patrol + CA Vehicle Code

4️⃣ SCHOOL ZONE SPEED - 20 MPH
• Assembly Bill 382 (Berman)
• Local authority to reduce from 25 to 20 mph now
• Automatic statewide: Jan 1, 2031
• Source: CA DMV press release Dec 26, 2025

5️⃣ MOVE OVER LAW EXPANSION
• Assembly Bill 390 (Wilson)
• Now includes ALL vehicles with hazard lights/warning devices
• Source: CA DMV + Legislative Info

6️⃣ WORK ZONE SPEED CAMERAS
• Assembly Bill 289 - Pilot program
• Automated camera citations in highway work zones
• Source: CA Legislature + Caltrans

7️⃣ DUI IGNITION INTERLOCK
• Assembly Bill 366 (Petrie-Norris)
• Mandatory IID extended until Jan 1, 2033
• Source: CA DMV Dec 26, 2025

8️⃣ SIDESHOW/STREET TAKEOVER CRACKDOWN
• AB 1978, AB 2186, AB 2807, AB 3085
• Vehicle impoundment up to 30 days without arrest
• Source: CA Legislative Information

9️⃣ AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ACCOUNTABILITY
• Assembly Bill 1777
• Manufacturers receive traffic violation notices
• Effective: July 1, 2026 for some provisions
• Source: CA DMV + Legislative Info

🔟 INSURANCE MINIMUMS INCREASE
• Senate Bill 1107
• New minimums: $30k/$60k/$15k (up from $15k/$30k/$5k)
• Source: CA Department of Insurance

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📚 ADDITIONAL VERIFIED SOURCES:
• California Legislative Information: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
• California Highway Patrol official notices
• Multiple California city transportation departments
• Legal analysis from CA-licensed attorneys

⚖️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational purposes. Information accurate as of January 2026. Laws subject to updates. Consult official sources or legal counsel for specific situations.

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