Jan. 1 brought new driving and vehicle laws, with some that might not affect Californians day-to-day, while others may change the way you drive.

If you haven’t checked your state’s traffic laws lately, 2026 is the year to start. […] ...

This browser does not support the Video element. DUI penalties are expanding with a permanent mandate for ignition interlock devices for all offenders and longer probation periods—up to five years—for ...

California is introducing several new traffic laws in 2026, including stricter rules for autonomous vehicles and criminalizing the possession of car-key cloning devices. E-bike riders must now use ...

As California embraces the new year, several new laws — including updated rules of the road — are taking effect. According to the California Highway Patrol, drivers should be prepared for new traffic ...

As 2026 kicks off, scores of new laws related to motor vehicles, transportation and traffic safety go into effect. Here are some of the new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that become effective this ...

If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prevails, California bus drivers could work 15-hour stints without midshift break requirements.

California regulators have released revised rules that would allow companies to test and eventually deploy self-driving trucks on public highways. The California Department of Motor Vehicles, the ...

A new lawsuit targets California's ability to set its own car emissions standards, which 17 other states follow.