Los Angeles officials will consider raising speed limits on more than 100 miles of city streets, saying the changes are the only way to resolve a years-long problem that has prevented police officers from ticketing speeding drivers, it was reported this morning. If the Los Angeles City Council approves the increases, speed limits would rise
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Road traffic control devices (TCDs) are markers, signs and signal devices used to inform, guide and control traffic. This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, and of course, vehicles. Traffic citations with this categorization are frequently misunderstood. Let us take a look at what it means to disobey a TCD, and the consequences that accompany its citation. Failure
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For a detailed account of how to understand the CA seat belt law, we have you covered. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are working together to focus on child safety through the California Restraint Safety Education and Training (CARSEAT II) campaign. In addition to educational efforts, the CHP
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Civil rights lawyers have settled a lawsuit accusing the Los Angeles Superior Court of improperly ordering driver’s license suspensions for people who couldn’t afford to pay their traffic ticket fines, saying the court has agreed to notify drivers that they can ask a judge to evaluate their ability to pay. “Courts were required by law to look
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When you are pulled over by a police officer, the first thing they usually ask for is your license and registration. But what if you do not have a license or it’s expired? Learn about what it means to drive without a license, the consequences you could face if caught, and who doesn’t need to
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Understanding the California Car Seat Law If you have a child, or find yourself driving with one in the car, it is crucial you understand the California child car seat laws. If not for the safety of the youth, do it for your wallet in regarding the avoidance of costly tickets. The bottom line: Educating
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Uber, a ridesharing company, has started testing traffic estimates for its Android riders during the past few months and has recently expanded it to its iOS users, according to reports. The feature has been live for all of Uber’s drivers and provides indicators of congestion based on the company’s own traffic information, which it culls from
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It’s hard to overstate how destructive Proposition 6 would be for California. There is bipartisan agreement that California needs to fix its deteriorating transportation infrastructure. Too many roads are potholed and crumbling. Too many bridges could collapse in the next big earthquake. Too many Californians are stuck for hours in traffic without the option of
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Guardrails Blamed in Fatal Accidents Will No Longer Be Used in California Caltrans has announced they will no longer install or use the X-Lite guardrails, which have been attributed to at least nine deaths across the country, including one in San Diego County. A roadway guardrail that was at the center of an NBC 7
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New California Road Striping Intended to Help Self-Driving Vehicles The end of the summer brings some new changes to an estimated 394,608 miles of California’s highways. Californians spend a lot of time on the road, especially in the summer when they set out on vacation or head to the beach. But how well do they
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