Several new laws take effect on Jan. 1 that will affect motorists, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A pilot program will begin to catch people who speed through work zones by snapping a picture of their license plate, CHP said. The pictures will be collected via a fixed or mobile radar or laser system and citations will be issued to the vehicle’s registered owner. This legislation was put forth by Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco.
For anyone who has been annoyed by an autonomous vehicle, they may be glad to hear that law enforcement will now be able to issue a “notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance” to an AV manufacturer for alleged traffic violations. Beginning July 1, all AVs must also have a two-way device on board to communicate with first responders if necessary. This legislation was put forth by former Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco…