[ABATE Local 6 Elist] DMV Reminds Motorists of New 2019 Laws L 20 C O C

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Subject: : DMV Reminds Motorists of New 2019 Laws L 20 C O C

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>  DMV Reminds Motorists of New 2019 Laws          

Sacramento - With the New Year just around the corner, the California
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public about several
new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take
effect January 1, 2019.

Temporary License Plate Program (AB 516, Mullin
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520
160AB516> ): This law requires licensed California dealers, of new and used
vehicles to attach temporary paper license plates on a vehicle at the point
of sale if that vehicle does not display license plates previously issued by
the DMV. The temporary license plates contain a unique number and expiration
date. No vehicle can be driven off the dealership lot without the temporary
license plate affixed to it unless it already has issued plates. The intent
of this new law is to reduce the number of toll violators and improve safety
for law enforcement.

Gender Identity Female, Male, or Nonbinary (SB 179, Atkins
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720
180SB179> ): This law allows individuals applying for a California driver
license or identification card to self-certify their chosen gender category
of male, female or nonbinary in the application. Applicants who select
nonbinary will receive a card with an "X" in the gender category.

Driving Under the Influence - Ignition Interlock Device (SB 1046, Hill
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520
160SB1046> ): From January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2026, this law mandates
repeat offenders for driving under the influence (DUI) and first DUI
offenders whose violations resulted in injury, to install an ignition
interlock device (IID) for a period ranging from 12 to 48 months. This law
also allows those who receive a suspension under the Administrative Per Se
law to obtain an IID-restricted driving privilege, and receive credit toward
their required IID restriction period if they are later convicted of a DUI.
These provisions apply to DUI violations that involve alcohol or the
combined use of alcohol and drugs. They do not apply to drug-only
violations. Additionally, courts have the discretion to order a non-injury
first DUI offender to install an IID for a period of up to 6 months. If the
court does not order IID installation, a non-injury first offender may apply
for a driver license for IID restrictions or restrictions that allow them to
drive to, from, and during their employment and to and from a DUI treatment
program for 12 months. Previously, an IID pilot program was only in effect
in Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare counties.

Smog Check Changes and New Abatement Fees (AB 1274, O
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=20172
0180AB1274> 'Donnell): This law expands the existing smog check exemption to
vehicles that are up to eight model years old, up from the current exemption
of six model years. During the additional two years of exemption, these
vehicles will pay an annual $25 smog abatement fee. The current annual $20
smog abatement fee for the first six years of exemption remains unchanged.

Driving Privilege for Minors (AB 2685, Lackey
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720
180AB2685> ): This law repeals a juvenile court's authority to suspend,
restrict or delay the issuance of a driver license of a habitual truant or
ward of the state for up to one year. The law clarifies that any suspensions
or delays reported prior to January 1, 2019, remain in effect.

Motorized Scooters, (AB 2989, Flora
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720
180AB2989> ): Bicycle helmets are no longer required for riders of motorized
scooters who are age 18 or older. It also amends existing law to prohibit a
person from operating a motorized scooter on a highway with a speed limit
greater than 25 miles per hour, unless it is within a Class IV bikeway as
well as a Class II bikeway
<http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/bikeplan/docs/caltrans-d4-bike-plan_bikeway-classi
fication-brochure_072517.pdf> . However, it permits local authorities to
authorize the operation of motorized scooters on roads with speed limits up
to 35 miles per hour outside of a Class II or Class IV bikeway.

Unsafe, unsecured loads on vehicles (AB 1925, Choi
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720
180AB1925> ): This law requires the DMV to include at least one question
addressing laws pertaining to driving with an unsafe, unsecured load in at
least 20 percent of the knowledge tests administered to driver license
applicants. Unsecured loads, such as ladders, buckets and loose items in the
back of pickup trucks, can be dangerous for motorists when they fall onto
the road. Therefore, all vehicle loads must be covered or secured.

***Reminder***
***Green and White Clean Air Vehicle Valid Until January 1, 2019***

High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (AB 544, Bloom
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720
180AB544> ): As previously announced, AB 544 created a new program to grant
low-emission vehicles and transitional zero-emission vehicles access to
high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes for an approximate four-year period,
regardless of the vehicle occupancy level. A green or white decal is valid
until January 1, 2019 and vehicles displaying these decals no longer have
access to HOV lanes. Vehicles that were issued a green or white decal
between January 1, 2017 and March 1, 2018 are eligible to apply for a red
decal that grants them access to HOV lanes until January 1, 2022.  The DMV
notified these customers of their eligibility by mail. The DMV will issue
light purple decals in 2019 that will grant access to HOV lanes until
January 1, 2023.  Decals are available to applicants who have not applied
for or received a consumer rebate pursuant to the Clean Vehicle Rebate
Project, unless they meet annual income requirements. For more information
or to apply, visit DMV's Clean Air Vehicle Decals
<https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/decal>  webpage. Visit the
California Air Resources Board
<https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/eligible-carpool-sticker-list>  website for
additional information on vehicle eligibility.

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