California Highway Patrol
Site is now strictly a PR page. The only possibly useful page,
"Traffic Incidents"
now works. Select "Bay Area" to find problems on local
freeways. It is updated every 60 seconds.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Home page. The more frequently used sections are linked on "Driving
Through." Make
an online appointment. (800) 777-0133 for general info.
- Map
to Fremont DMV
- Map
to San Jose DMV
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to Santa Clara DMV
Office of Traffic Safety
The Office of Traffic Safety, through partnerships and public
education campaigns, strives to continue to reduce the number
of alcohol-related collisions throughout the state.
Online Traffic
School
So you got a ticket in Santa Clara County? You can now go to
traffic school on the internet, though you must appear in person
to take a final exam. For more information call 467-9625.
California Driver Handbook, Motorcycle Handbook
You are responsible for knowing these tips and regulations before
you take the driving test. DMV.
Child
Safety Seat Requirements
SB 567 by Senator Jackie Speier (D-Hillsborough) requires that
children less than six years of age or weighing less than 60
pounds be properly restrained in a child passenger restraint
system and doubles fines for first-time child safety seat violations.
Diamond
(HOV) Lanes
To use the carpool lane during commute hours, you must be travelling
in a carpool, vanpool, or public transit vehicle. Motorcycle
riders may also use carpool lanes. During non-commute hours,
the lanes revert to general traffic use. Southbay
commute lanes.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most frequently at the
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Safety
commission explores rat boxes to catch scofflaws
Red-light runners are the target. Email
me the location of rat boxes you see in town: Milpitas Blvd.
& Calaveras.... any others? Should be about 6. More
on rat catchers.
Vehicle
Code of California
Got a ticket and wonder just what code violation they are accusing
you of? Look here! DMV.
