California Auto Transport & Driving Information

Driver’s education.
Get for a learner's permit and use it for six months (must be 15 1/2 to obtain a permit).
Gain on the road experience with trained instructor.
Apply for a California driver’s license.

Education:

Driver education must be taught by a public or private high school, or by a state-licensed driver's education school. Parents are not permitted to teach the basic driver's education course to their home-schooled teens. 30 hours of classroom instruction, not including breaks is required. An internet course must meet all the same requirements for classroom instruction.

(For more information on driver licenses click here)

Driver’s Permits: Click here for details

Driver’s Training: Click here for details

California Car Events, Shows, Expos

Feb 28 Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance La Quinta Resort & Club La Quinta, CA

Mar 1-7 Mustangfest West Palm Springs, CA

Mar 21 B&M and Hurst Car Show B&M Facility Chartsworth

Mar 26-28 Legends Of Riverside Riverside International Automotive Museum, 815 Marlborough Riverside

Apr 25 Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz Charity Car Show Vic's Garage, 510 Madrid Ave Torrance, CA

May 8 Route 395 Hot Rod & Kustom Culture Festival City Park, 243 S. Main St Lake Elsinore, CA

(For more updates please click here)

California Gas Prices

Recent State High: 2.79 (per gallon)
Recent State Low: 2.49 (per gallon)

California Vehicle Hazard Rates

Car accidents: In California the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 3,434 in 2008, from 3,995 in 2007. This is a -14% change. 205 of these deaths, or 34%, involved alcohol impairment.

DUI Prevalence: 204,801 DUI arrests in 2008.

Traffic Jam Info: click here for details

California Speed Limits

Statutory Speed Limit:

65 MPH -- most California highways
25MPH -- 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street – or in a business or residential district
15MPH -- The speed limit for a blind intersection, alleys, and near railroad tracks

Popular California Car Dealerships

Damas Auto Sales

10971 Hole Ave | Riverside, CA , 92505

PH: (951) 588-0913 | FX: N/A

Extreme Motorsports

8445 Brentwood Blvd | Brentwood, CA , 94513

PH: (925) 634-3222 | FX: N/A

Anderson Honda

1766 Embarcadero Rd | Palo Alto, CA , 94303

PH: (650) 856-6000 | FX: N/A

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Chrysler-Plymouth Sales & Service

800 Auto Center Cir | Salinas, CA , 93907

PH: (831) 424-2271 | FX: N/A

Honda Automobiles

4343 Chiles Rd | Davis, CA , 95616

PH: (530) 758-8770 | FX: N/A

Walter's Auto Sales & Service

3213 Adams St | Riverside, CA , 92504

PH: (951) 688-3332 | FX: N/A

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California Driving Laws/Info

First California DUI Offense

Jail – From 96 Hours to 6 Months
Fine – From $390 to $1000
License Suspension – 6 Months
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
May Be Ordered to Install Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
California SR22 Insurance Required for Restricted License

Second California DUI Offense - (Within 10 Years of Previous)

Jail – 90 Days to 1 Year
Fine - From $390 to $1000
License Suspension – 2 Years
May Apply for Restricted Driver License (IID Required)
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License

Third California DUI Offense - (Within 10 Years of Previous)

Jail – 120 Days to 1 Year
Fine - From $390 to $1000
License Suspension – 3 Years
You Receive a Designation as a Habitual Offender (This is not a good thing)
May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Device Required
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License

CA Speeding Ticket Info:

Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?

It varies by the county or municipality where you got your ticket. However, not paying your violation will force the court to notify your California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that results in an instantaneous suspension of your driver’s license. And, again, a warrant for your arrest may also be issued. This does not mean that the cops will then be actively coming after you. Rather, this means that a warrant for your arrest will always appear on your record (even for employment background checks). However, if you commit another crime or even minor infraction, you will NOT receive a ticket you will be hauled off to jail.

What if I miss my court date?

Again, the location in California where the ticket was issued will influence the specific repercussions of missing a court date differentially. However, commonly, an arrest warrant will be issued and your license will not be valid, until you show up, pay up, and clear your name. Otherwise any other unlawful activity you engage in can result in much steeper fines and often jail time.