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When you’re buying a new car in California you’ll want to be clear on the driving laws. Top auto dealers explain the common rules you should know.
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May 19, 2017 Auto Dealers Detail These Driving Laws in California Image 1: The Driving Laws in California as Easily Explained by Auto Dealers Choosing and purchasing your new vehicle is the exciting part. Once you’ve driven it out of the dealership lot, you’ll need to start abiding by all relevant driving laws to keep you, your passengers, and other drivers safe. Road laws differ between states, so read on to understand the most important rules if you’re driving in California. Page | 1
Licensing Laws For teenagers, it’s beyond exciting to get your first car. You can apply for a provisional permit when you’re fifteen and a half, which enables you to drive with anyone aged 25 or over for practice. You’ll need to practice driving for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night, before you can apply for a provisional license. Provisional licenses can then be obtained once you turn 16, or after having your permit for at least six months and following the required hours for practice. You’ll only be eligible for a full license at age 18. Road Rules One very important rule in California is that drivers must never use a cellphone while driving, and every passenger must wear a seatbelt. This is important to keep everyone in the car safe, as there have been many deaths due to driver being distracted by their cells. Wearing a seatbelt gives everyone the best chance of survival during a collision. Be careful if you’re planning to drink alcohol and drive later, as DUI laws are strict in California. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, but you can be charged nonetheless if police think you were affected by the alcohol in your system. Punishments include fines, suspensions, and prison sentences, depending on the number of times you’ve been caught. The Emergency Services Every district in California has a police force who may apprehend you if you’re found to be speeding, or if you’re operating an unsafe vehicle. Faulty taillights, driving dangerously, and not wearing a seatbelt are just some of the reasons officers might deem fit to pull you over. The officers are within their rights to ticket you, should the situation warrant this. Page | 2
How should you deal with such a situation? You should always pull over once a police car puts its light or sirens on, as it’s a further offense not to stop for an officer. Further to this, any emergency vehicle who needs to pass has right of way, so always slow down or pull over to allow them to do so. If you’re in a road traffic accident, you must alert the appropriate emergency services by calling 911. If you’d like to purchase a new or used car, ask a reputable auto dealer to help you do it. Once you’ve finalized your purchase, you have the responsibility to follow traffic rules so as to avoid any legal troubles with your new car. About Toyota of Orange: As one of the top auto dealers near Santa Ana, Toyota of Orange has a proven track record of finding the ideal cars for busy owners. We sell new and certified pre-owned cars, and we’ll guide you through the purchase process from start to finish. Visit us today to view our selection of fine cars. Sources: Licensing and State Laws, TeenDriving.aaa.com The Law, CaliforniaDriving.com Page | 3
