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Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on January 1, 2026. Making Our Roads and Communities Safer Ignition Interlock Devices — AB 366 (Petrie-Norris) Extends the Statewide Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Pilot Program for specified driving-under-the-influence (DUI) offenders […]

Starting today, newly issued California driver’s licenses and identification cards will have an updated design with advanced security features. Current driver’s licenses and identification cards will remain valid until they expire. The Department of Motor Vehicles announced a new look for California driver’s licenses and identification cards that feature the unique beauty of the state’s

As the holiday season gets underway, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road this Thanksgiving weekend is to buckle up before every trip. The CHP will begin its Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and continue through 11:59 p.m.

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that several new laws will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Sideshows and Street Takeovers – AB 1978 (Sanchez), AB 2186 (Wallis), AB 2807 (Villapudua) and AB 3085 (Gipson) These laws are part of a package signed by Governor Newsom in September to help law enforcement crack down on dangerous

REAL ID Enforcement Date: May 7th, 2025 Sacramento – More than 18.1 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 126,782 from September 2024, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. There is no trick to treating yourself to a REAL ID and there is no need to be spooked by the

Federal air travel requirements will be in place next Fourth of July Sacramento – More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 137,929 from the previous month – according to California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) data. Just like fireworks light up the sky, Californians can put a spark

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Advancing Modernization and Customer Service Driver’s License Renewal Alternatives – AB 1606 (Gipson) Authorizes the DMV Director to

Sacramento: The clock is ticking toward the federal REAL ID enforcement date of May 3, 2023. More than 13 million Californians have a REAL ID as of May 1, according to Department of Motor Vehicles data. This is a 213,661 increase from the previous month. Beginning in May next year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Notable Changes in 2023 Online Driver’s License Renewal for Californians 70 and Older Ends December 31 (AB 174, Committee

​First attend to the medical needs of anyone involved. Call 911 if necessary-but remember that 911 is for emergencies only. ​​Pay Traffic Fines ​Traffic Citations can only be handled through the traffic court specified at the bottom of the form. If the violation(s) included a mechanical violation, which has been corrected, it may be brought