How To Handle California Speeding Tickets 2024 Update
Receiving a speeding ticket is pretty annoying but things could get even more frustrating if you do not handle things correctly. This is why it’s important to reach out to a California traffic attorney as soon as possible after receiving your ticket. You might be unsure about how to handle a speeding ticket, but it’s […]
During Traffic Stops CA Police Will Not Ask You This Question
A common thing to hear from police during a traffic stop across the nation “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Well no longer in California. That’s because of a new state law that came into effect on Jan. 1. 2024. Assembly Bill 2773, passed in 2022 by the state government and sponsored by […]
California DUI Checkpoints This Week
Drivers in California, take heed! Police will be holding DUI checkpoints in multiple cities throughout the state over the weekend. If you need another reason NOT to drink and drive, check out this roundup. We will do our best to update this post as we become aware of more DUI checkpoint announcements across California. 6/13/24 […]
California E-Scooter Law Update
Over the last few years, it’s been hard not to notice the surge in popularity of scooters on California streets and sidewalks. The state classifies Electric scooters as motorized devices with two wheels, handlebars and a floorboard that you stand on to ride. While anyone can easily purchase an electric scooter, they are often a […]
California Lawmakers Aim To Reduce Noise Pollution By Targeting Loud Exhausts
For decades, the state of California has been fighting air pollution but in 2022, state officials shifted gears and began to focus on another threat potential scourge on the community – noise pollution. Many California residents complain of being jolted from their sleep in the middle of the night by modified cars racing down local […]
California traffic laws taking effect January 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into law during the last legislative session and our traffic law team has pulled the ones most important to drivers. When you hit the street on January 1, 2023, the following laws will be in affect: Big Changes To Bike Laws (AB-1909) The OmniBike Bill brings us […]
When Can an Officer Really Pull You Over in California?
You hope that you’ll never get pulled over and have to deal with the awkward situation of handing over your license and registration, but are you prepared for what to do if that happens? Do you know your rights? Before an officer can pull you over in California, certain grounds must be met. If you’re […]
What Are the Most Common Reasons to Get Pulled Over in California?
As a driver, it’s always nerve-wracking to see the flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror indicating that you are about to get pulled over in California. Your palms might start sweating as you wonder the reasons for which the officer initiated pulling you over on a California road. Understanding the most common reasons that […]
New California Traffic Laws for 2021 | What Drivers Should Know To Avoid A Traffic Ticket
California has a few new traffic laws that are set to go into effect in 2021. The new laws were released mid December by the California Highway Patrol. They start Jan. 1, unless otherwise noted. Emergency vehicle safety Drivers are now required to slow down or change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles with emergency […]
Announcement For Riverside California Clients
Due to the court closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may receive court notice, a sample of which is attached, which states that action must be taken to avoid a failure to appear being assessed on your case. The notice looks like this: You have hired The Ticket Clinic and do not have […]