Highway safety
SB 1613 (2006) Hands-free Cell Phones
Prohibits the use of a hand-held cell phone while driving.
SB 33 (2007) Teen Driver Cell Phone Safety
Prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using any electronic device while driving, even hands-free.
SB 28 (2008) Texting While Driving Prohibition
Prohibits texting while driving.
AB 1854 (2004) Wipers On, Lights On
Requires head lights on when driving in rain.
SB 1610 (2006), SB 159 (2009) Move Over, Slow Down
Requires drivers to move over and/or slow down when approaching emergency personnel stopped on or alongside the highway. Senate Bill 159 makes this law permanent.
AB 1301 (2003) Minors Drinking and Driving
Holds parents and legal guardians liable for at-home minor drinking that leads to a car accident.
SB 1303 (2012) Red Light Camera Reform
Protects the rights of drivers cited by traffic enforcement cameras.