Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys
Bisnar Chase represents victims where negligence has caused severe injuries.
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of California. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
5 years
70 and over: mail or online renewal through Dec. 31, 2022
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
None
70
55
65
55
70
55
Mandatory for all repeat and injury-involved offenses, first-time injury or vehicular manslaughter offenses.
Yes
No
0.15
4 months
After 30 days
Under 2 yrs and under 40 pounds or 40” in rear-facing car seat, following manufacturer instructions and in a back seat
Under 8 yrs or under 57" tall in child safety seat or booster seat in the back seat, following manufacturer instructions
Under 16 yrs properly restrained, including a seat belt
17 years
15 / 6
6
50 (10)
16
11 p.m. - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
First 12 months: no passengers under 20 (secondary enforcement) unless accompanied by parent, guardian or other adult 25 years or older
Primary
16 and over
All
All drivers. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Secondary law.
Permitted by state law
In six specified jurisdictions in a pilot program until 2032
Permitted by state law
Statewide
Bisnar Chase represents victims where negligence has caused severe injuries.
A recent proposal in California would establish a speed limit-free autobahn on a stretch of road. GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins speaks to the dangers of increasing – or eliminating – speed limits.
Distracted driving continues to pose a significant threat on our roads, even though many drivers recognize the risks. California Office of Traffic Safety Director and GHSA Board Member Rhonda Craft addresses the need for a change in public perception.
Through a grant from GHSA and Lyft, the California Office of Traffic Safety launched its "Go Safely" campaign to help those ringing in the New Year travel safely.
Story by Melia Russell and Megan Cassidy
December 30, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2018
CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None