Department of Motor Vehicles – Page 2

Reactions Erupt Following Gov. Newsom’s Veto of Bill to Require Drivers in Autonomous Trucks

September 25, 2023 5:10 pmSeptember 25, 2023 5:28 pm

A bill that would have required driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle and effectively ban all self-driving trucks operating alone in California, was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend, leading to a predictable polarizing reaction...

Teamsters Union March Shuts Down Sacramento Streets; Demanding Gov. Newsom Sign AB 316

September 20, 2023 8:12 amSeptember 20, 2023 8:12 am

Tuesday in downtown Sacramento, police blocked off North/South streets near the Capitol all the way from 16th Street down to 3rd Street for a Teamsters Union Protest, causing a massive backup and forcing drivers trying to head south on the...

Union Leaders, Newsom Advisors at Odds Over Bill Requiring Driver in Driverless Trucks

September 20, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 20, 2023 7:49 am

An unusual combination of union leaders and lawmakers from both parties and advisors for Governor Gavin Newsom were found to be at odds over signing a bill that would require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle this...

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Forgiven Parking Tickets for Homeless Drivers

September 30, 2022 1:27 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have forgiven at least $1,500 in unpaid parking tickets for homeless residents every year. According to Assembly Bill 1685, authored by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles), processing agencies would have...

The California Unattended Child in Cars Safety Act

July 6, 2022 3:55 pmJuly 6, 2022 3:32 pm

California has a number of formal acts in statute. Vehicle Code Division 6.7 provides the “Unattended Child in Motor Vehicle Safety Act,” which is contained in Sections 15600 to 15632. Division 6.7 was added in 2001 by Chapter 855. Section...

What Is in California’s Code of Regulations Title 13?

May 18, 2022 6:11 amMay 18, 2022 6:23 am

The California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 13 is one of 27 Titles that contain state regulations. Title 13, called “Motor Vehicles,” contains 3 Divisions. There are also numerous chapters and articles containing regulatory sections, or individual regulations. The following...

California ID For Illegal Immigrants Legislation Controversy Grows Before Hearings

March 14, 2022 3:59 pmMarch 14, 2022 4:20 pm

Many landlord and law enforcement groups have continued to raise concern this week over a bill designed to give undocumented workers restricted state ID cards. Assembly Bill 1766, called “California ID’s For All,” authored by Assemblyman Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley),...