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New 2025 Driving Laws

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Key Updates You Need to Know

We wanted to bring you the latest 2025 driving laws and updates to keep you safe on the road and out of trouble. From stricter penalties for street racing to the introduction of digital IDs, these new rules are designed to enhance road safety for everyone. For parents guiding their teens through driver’s education or following a teen driving guide, understanding these changes is key. Whether you’re in the middle of driving lessons or helping your teen navigate the world of driving, these updates will ensure they’re prepared, confident, and compliant with the newest regulations.

  • Stricter Penalties for Street Racing and Sideshows: California has enacted laws imposing harsher penalties on individuals participating in street racing and sideshows. Law enforcement now has the authority to impound vehicles involved in such activities, even if the vehicles are found later or the individuals are merely spectators.
  • Daylighting Law Implemented: Assembly Bill 413 prohibits vehicles from parking or stopping within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. This measure aims to enhance pedestrian safety by improving visibility at intersections.
  • Elimination of the “Locked Door Loophole”: Senate Bill 905 removes the requirement for car owners to prove that their vehicle doors were locked prior to a theft to convict someone of burglary. This change facilitates the prosecution of auto burglaries. California DMV
  • Removal of Written Test for Seniors: Starting October 1, 2024, California drivers aged 70 and above with clean driving records are no longer required to take a written knowledge test when renewing their licenses. However, they must still pass an eye exam and provide an updated photo. The US Sun
  • New Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles: Assembly Bill 1777 establishes requirements for how autonomous vehicles (AVs) operating without a human driver should interact with first responders. Starting July 1, 2026, AV manufacturers must equip vehicles with two-way communication devices to facilitate interactions with emergency personnel.
  • Pilot Programs in Marin and San Diego Counties: To reduce youth injuries, Marin County and its cities can prohibit individuals under 16 from riding class 2 electric bicycles, while San Diego County and its cities can restrict those under 12 from riding class 1 or 2 e-bikes. These pilot programs are authorized until January 1, 2029.
  • Introduction of Digital IDs: California has begun allowing residents to store their driver’s licenses on mobile devices. While digital IDs are accepted for certain uses, such as domestic travel and purchasing age-restricted items, drivers are still required to carry physical licenses when operating vehicles.
  • Arizona’s New DUI Regulations: A recent court ruling in Arizona requires law enforcement to provide tangible evidence of impaired driving, such as erratic behavior, rather than solely relying on the presence of THC in a driver’s bloodstream for marijuana-related DUIs. This change acknowledges that THC can remain in the body long after its psychoactive effects have subsided.

These updates reflect significant changes in driving laws and regulations that aim to enhance road safety and adapt to emerging transportation technologies.

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