New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
I-880 traffic jam in Oakland lasts for hours after big rig crash
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
Crashes, heavy fog snarl traffic on Vasco Road
Several crashes and thick fog were reported Friday afternoon along a major thoroughfare through the Diablo Range, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Several crashes and thick fog were reported Friday afternoon along a major thoroughfare through the Diablo Range, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP ramps up enforcement for Thanksgiving weekend
The operation begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night.
The operation begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night.
Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland
A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.
A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: NTSB to vote on probable cause, safety recommendations
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
Overturned tanker truck on I-205 closes lanes near Altamont Pass
A big rig overturned Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 205, snarling traffic leading into Livermore, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A big rig overturned Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 205, snarling traffic leading into Livermore, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Bay Area weather: Crashes, slow traffic during rainy morning commute
Early morning traffic Thursday was sluggish and dangerous for some, as drivers gripped their steering wheels trying to avoid crashes, which were prevalent during the rainy commute.
Early morning traffic Thursday was sluggish and dangerous for some, as drivers gripped their steering wheels trying to avoid crashes, which were prevalent during the rainy commute.
West Portal crash: Victims' family says driver concealed additional assets
The crash occurred in March 2024, when the 78-year-old suspect allegedly drove her car into a bus stop where a family of four was sitting.
The crash occurred in March 2024, when the 78-year-old suspect allegedly drove her car into a bus stop where a family of four was sitting.
Stop putting cones in front of your house to 'claim' parking spots, San Bruno police warn
Placing objects in the street is a violation of California Vehicle Code and local ordinances.
Placing objects in the street is a violation of California Vehicle Code and local ordinances.
Tesla crashes into CHP motorcycle officer, ejecting him from bike, causing I-280 backup
The crash, involving a CHP motorcycle officer on Highway 280 in San Mateo County, shut down several lanes Monday afternoon, authorities said.
The crash, involving a CHP motorcycle officer on Highway 280 in San Mateo County, shut down several lanes Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Woman on electric scooter killed in San Jose hit-and-run, driver sought
A woman riding an electric scooter was killed Monday morning in a San Jose hit-and-run, police said.
A woman riding an electric scooter was killed Monday morning in a San Jose hit-and-run, police said.
Catastrophe! San Jose cat shelter closed after 2-car collision damages sanctuary
Nearly a dozen South Bay cats are resting comfortably in various adoptive homes after a near catastrophe. This, after a two-car collision sent one vehicle into an exterior wall of a pet sanctuary.
Nearly a dozen South Bay cats are resting comfortably in various adoptive homes after a near catastrophe. This, after a two-car collision sent one vehicle into an exterior wall of a pet sanctuary.
Big rig overturns on Highway 101 in San Jose
A big-rig overturned Thursday morning on southbound U.S. Highway 101 just north of Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, blocking lanes and slowing traffic, the California Highway Patrol said.
A big-rig overturned Thursday morning on southbound U.S. Highway 101 just north of Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, blocking lanes and slowing traffic, the California Highway Patrol said.
Rudy Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car crash
A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, says he was seriously injured in a car crash Saturday night in New Hampshire.
A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, says he was seriously injured in a car crash Saturday night in New Hampshire.
New parking system is causing headaches and confusion
The city of San Anselmo has a parking problem. Not a lack of spaces, or drivers ignoring parking regulations — it's paying for a spot in the city's popular commercial neighborhoods.
The city of San Anselmo has a parking problem. Not a lack of spaces, or drivers ignoring parking regulations — it's paying for a spot in the city's popular commercial neighborhoods.
19-year-old killed in crosswalk while walking dog in Santa Rosa
The family of a Santa Rosa teenager killed while walking her dog wants to raise awareness about pedestrian safety. They 're struggling to make sense of how a driver could crash into the 19-year-old when it was still light outside. Her family visited the scene of the crash to try to get answers.
The family of a Santa Rosa teenager killed while walking her dog wants to raise awareness about pedestrian safety. They 're struggling to make sense of how a driver could crash into the 19-year-old when it was still light outside. Her family visited the scene of the crash to try to get answers.
Shooting leads to severe traffic alert on I-880 in Oakland, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol says all lanes are open after a shooting led to a severe traffic alert in Oakland. The northbound lanes of I-880 were blocked just ahead of the Friday evening commute.
The California Highway Patrol says all lanes are open after a shooting led to a severe traffic alert in Oakland. The northbound lanes of I-880 were blocked just ahead of the Friday evening commute.