California Highway Patrol announces new traffic laws in effect for 2011

Happy 2011, commuters! With the new year comes a new set of traffic laws, released December 15, 2010. “The new laws are designed to make California roadways safer for travelers regardless of their mode of transportation,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. Here is a rundown of the new laws:

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GPS Mounting Law

So what’s the truth behind the GPS law anyway?

Most people nowadays will have absolutely nothing to do with paper maps. What’s that? You say you’ve got a folded up map of the CA coast in your glove box? Well somebody probably spilled coffee or ketchup on it at some Keep reading >>

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Tougher penalties proposed for hands-free & texting violations
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Unveils Sample Legislation for Texting While Driving

Happy 2010 from 511CC! Just in case you were too busy celebrating the holidays and missed the following news, on Dec. 23, 2009 the California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced new traffic laws to go into effect for 2010 starting this month or in July. Here are just a few to Keep reading >>

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