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In January 2015, California passed controversial legislation known as AB 60. This bill allowed noncitizens to legally acquire a driver’s license. Even though California was not the first state to bravely allow noncitizens to drive legally, many conservative Republicans argued against the bill, putting forth anti-immigrant arguments. Significant point opponents made was that the bill would reward people for breaking the law. Others feared that the identification would be used to commit vot... Read More

California recently made headlines when they passed legislation that declared autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving cars, must have a driver in them. All eyes seemed to turn to Texas, expecting the Lone Star state to win the heart of Google and pass legislation friendlier to the self-driving car of the future. In reality, states have been passing legislation regarding self-driving cars since 2012. With Google, Tesla, Apple and several big name traditional auto manufacturers rumore... Read More

Effective January 1, 2016, new laws will be in effect across the United States. Some of these laws may find their way into the DMV written tests, and ignorance of these laws may deliver drivers an expensive ticket. This year, as is the case in many years, CA leads the pack in new legislation. Here’s a state by state run down of the new driving laws effective January 1. CALIFORNIA Hoverboard Rules Gov. Jerry Brown just signed new legislation that makes it illegal for those under the age of 1... Read More

According to AAA, the holiday traffic period officially runs the duration of Wednesday, December 23 through Sunday, January 3, 2016. Unlike during Thanksgiving, the holiday traffic peak lasts a longer period time, spiked by a combination of holiday shoppers and travellers. The AAA Forecast predicts over 100 million travellers will hit the roads this holiday season for the first time EVER. What can one do to avoid traffic? Well, during the holidays, it can’t always be avoided. Steering cl... Read More

Thanksgiving 2015 is upon us. If you are like an estimated 42 million Americans this year, you’ll be traveling in a car at some point over the long holiday weekend. AAA forecast predicts more drivers and lower gas prices than in recent past years. This year, low gas prices mean even more will be traveling. All forecasts are for heavier traffic and longer driving times. Biggest time-saving recommendation: If you can avoid driving on Wednesday, do it! Of course, data over recent years sug... Read More