California Drivers License and Traffic Regulations

California Driver's License and Traffic Regulations Illegal parking areas No parking in crosswalks, fire hydrants, and bus lanes.Law enforcement stop Provide license, insurance, and registration.Flashing red light Indicates stop before proceeding.Right of way rules Pedestrians have priority; first to arrive goes first.Roundabouts Travel counterclockwise; yield to traffic inside.Mountain road right of way Uphill vehicle has priority when meeting.Large vehicle precautions Avoid changing lanes directly in front of them.Safety zone regulations Never drive through safety zones.School bus passing May pass at no more than 10 mph.Slow Moving Vehicles Travel at 25 mph or less.Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) Restricted to roads with speed limits under 35 mph.Bicyclist Helmet Law Required for cyclists under 18 years old. 1 / 2

Bicycling at Night Wear visible clothing and use proper lights.Distance for Passing Bicyclists Maintain 3 ft distance when passing.Entering Bike Lane Must enter no more than 200 ft before turning.Work Zone Traffic Violations Fines can exceed $1,000 in work zones.Assaulting Road Workers Fines up to $2,000 and possible imprisonment.Hazardous Signs Vehicles Must stop before crossing railroad tracks.School Zone Speed Limit 25 mph within 500 ft, as low as 15 mph.School Bus Violation Penalty Fines up to $1,000 for ignoring red lights.Blind Intersection Speed Limit Maximum speed of 15 mph.Alley Speed Limit Set at 15 mph.Residential District Speed Limit Speed limit is 25 mph.Railroad Crossing Speed Limit 15 mph within 100 ft of crossing.

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