The California Department of Motor Vehicles Friday announced several new laws which motorists should be aware of in the new year.
The new laws include:
- AB 366 (Petrie-Norris): Extends the statewide Ignition Interlock Device Pilot Program, a breathalizer preventing a vehicle’s ignition from starting with the presence of alcohol on the breath, for DUI offenders to Jan. 1, 2033.
- AB 1087 (Patterson): Increases the term of probation from two years to between three and five years for those convicted of vehicular manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
- AB 382 (Berman): Lowers the school zone speed limit from 25 to 20 mph to help reduce speeding.
- AB 1085 (Stefani): Makes it an infraction with a fine of $1,000 to manufacture in California a product or device that obscures, or is intended to obscure or interfere with the visual or electronic reading of a license plate.
- SB 586 (Jones): Classifies an “off-highway electric motorcycle” or “eMoto” as an off-highway motor vehicle, thereby requiring them to follow OHV rules, including displaying a DMV-issued ID plate or placard.
- SB 766 (Allen): Requires a dealer to provide customers a three-day right to cancel the purchase or lease of a vehicle under $50,000.
- AB 1299 (Bryan): Authorizes local governments to waive or reduce parking penalties if a person is unable to pay and requires the provision of a payment plan if requested, helping prevent escalating fines, vehicle towing and lien sales that can disproportionately impact low-income individuals.
