Sacramento, CA – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is alerting residents to a series of new public safety laws that will take effect across the state beginning January 1, 2026. The updates, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, focus on roadway safety, speed enforcement, and vehicle technology.
According to CHP, the new measures include stricter rules for electric bicycles (AB 544), off-highway motorcycles (SB 586), and autonomous vehicles (AB 1777). Speed and safety changes will also impact school zones (AB 382) and highway work zones (AB 289).
Additional legislation targets burglary tools (AB 486), vehicle removal (AB 875), and powered mobility devices and batteries (SB 1271). CHP officials urge Californians to review these updates to avoid penalties and ensure compliance in the new year.
For a full list of the new laws, visit the CHP’s official resource page.
These laws aim to improve traffic safety and promote responsible driving statewide as California enters 2026.
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