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New Laws for 2009

Temporary Operating Permits (AB2241/Saldana) This law restricts DMV from issuing temporary operating permits to allow more time to obtain a smog certificate as part of the registration renewal process. Under the law, extensions will cost $50 and are only allowed if the vehicle has been tested at a smog station and failed. The extension can be for no more than 60 days from the date registration is due. The $50 fee will be waived for owners accepted into the Bureau of Automotive Repair Consumer A… Continue

Added by Daryl B. Thompson on January 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

NEW DUI LAWS ARE HERE

WATCH OUT FOR NEW 2009 PENALTIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beginning in January 1, 2009, drivers on probation for any DUI conviction face zero tolerance if they drive on California highways with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .01% or higher. On October 14, 2007, the Governor of California signed a number of bills. New Vehicle Code §§23154 and 13389, and the amended 13353.1, have come to life per AB 1165 introduced by Assembly Memb… Continue

Added by Daryl B. Thompson on January 6, 2009 at 2:43am — No Comments

A Guide to the California Driver Safety Administrative Hearing Process

Administrative Hearings Introduction Administrative Hearings conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provide a fair resolution of matters in a professional, efficient way, and ensure due process is afforded to all drivers. This information is a general guide for those entitled to request a Driver Safety (DS) administrative hearing. It is intended to assist you with understanding the hearing process and preparing for your hearing. If you have received notification that a prop… Continue

Added by Daryl B. Thompson on December 31, 2008 at 12:43am — No Comments

NEW DUI LAWS GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2009

Beginning in January 1, 2009, drivers on probation for any DUI conviction face zero tolerance if they drive on California highways with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .01% or higher. On October 14, 2007, the Governor of California signed a number of bills. New Vehicle Code §§23154 and 13389, and the amended 13353.1, have come to life per AB 1165 introduced by Assembly Member Maze (Coauthors: Assembly Members Sharon Runner and Spitzer) February 23, 2007. These sections take effect o… Continue

Added by Daryl B. Thompson on December 30, 2008 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Worst States for Drunk Driving

If you want to avoid liquored-up drivers this holiday season, steer clear of Montana, which ranks No. 1 on the list of the Worst States for Drunk Drivers. In 2007, the state reported 106 fatalities in crashes involving at least one driver who was legally drunk. That comes out to 11.07 drunken driving-related deaths that year for every 100,000 people. What's more, that number is up slightly; in 2006, Montana reported 10.9 drunken driving-related fatalities per capita. One reason: With less than… Continue

Added by Daryl B. Thompson on December 15, 2008 at 5:26pm — No Comments

A Guide to the California Driver Safety Administrative Hearing Process

Administrative Hearings Introduction Administrative Hearings conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provide a fair resolution of matters in a professional, efficient way, and ensure due process is afforded to all drivers. This information is a general guide for those entitled to request a Driver Safety (DS) administrative hearing. It is intended to assist you with understanding the hearing process and preparing for your hearing. If you have received notification that a prop… Continue

Added by Daryl B. Thompson on November 28, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments