2014 Fresh Car Laws, Vehicle Safety Laws – Consumer Reports News
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Coast-to-coast switches aim to make roads and passengers safer
The embark of the fresh year can typically bring with it a host of fresh highway safety and traffic laws added to the books. As you drive into 2014, be aware of switches in your state and surrounding areas and the influence it could make on how you drive.
Most laws go into effect on Jan. 1, unless otherwise stated.
Fresh Hampshire has improved their child passenger safety law to require children under six years old to use a child restraint until they are at least fifty seven inches tall (Four ft. Nine inches), instead of under fifty five inches as the existing law states. Once they reach that height, children can budge to an adult belt. Safety belts were designed to fit people of a certain stature, not age. Keep it plain and leave behind about age: We recommend children should rail in a belt-positioning booster until they are at least four ft. Nine inches, which typically occurs around eight to twelve years old.
A clarification of California’s dispersed driving law has made it illegal for youthfull drivers under eighteen to use voice-activated texting, handheld, or hands-free calling. Any use of a cell phone is prohibited for these youthfull drivers.
Illinois will be the 12th state to institute a ban on using a handheld cell phone while driving. The state is also enhancing the penalties if the use of an electronic device while driving is the cause of an accident.
Vermont has instituted a handheld cell phone ban for drivers going through work zones.
Driver’s license renewal
Nevada is switching how often drivers must renew their driver’s license. Most original licenses and renewals for those who were born in an even-numbered year will be valid for eight years. Residents must renew in person at a DMV office. Renewals for those born in odd-numbered years will be valid for four years at the next renewal in two thousand fourteen to 2017, then eight years at the renewal in two thousand eighteen and beyond. But for drivers sixty five and over, renewals will stay at a four-year cycle.
In Colorado, the rules on toasted driving switched. Motorists who lose their driver’s license for one year or longer because of an alcohol-related driving offense may apply for an interlock-restricted license after thirty days without driving. But if the person refused to submit to a blood alcohol or breath test, he will have to wait two months before being permitted to request an interlock-restricted license. Anyone who lost her license for a year or more before Jan. 1, 2014, is eligible to apply for an interlock restricted license on Jan. 1. Regardless of the situation, the person has to keep the interlock on the vehicle for at least two years.
On Sept. 16, 2014, California will require drivers to stay at least three feet away when passing bicyclists.
Car seat weight-limit law
The good news is that cars are getting safer with each passing year, and laws also help play a key role in vehicle safety. See our finish guide to car safety.
2014 Fresh Car Laws, Vehicle Safety Laws – Consumer Reports News
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Coast-to-coast switches aim to make roads and passengers safer
The commence of the fresh year can typically bring with it a host of fresh highway safety and traffic laws added to the books. As you drive into 2014, be aware of switches in your state and surrounding areas and the influence it could make on how you drive.
Most laws go into effect on Jan. 1, unless otherwise stated.
Fresh Hampshire has improved their child passenger safety law to require children under six years old to use a child restraint until they are at least fifty seven inches tall (Four ft. Nine inches), instead of under fifty five inches as the existing law states. Once they reach that height, children can stir to an adult belt. Safety belts were designed to fit people of a certain stature, not age. Keep it plain and leave behind about age: We recommend children should rail in a belt-positioning booster until they are at least four ft. Nine inches, which typically occurs around eight to twelve years old.
A clarification of California’s dispelled driving law has made it illegal for youthfull drivers under eighteen to use voice-activated texting, handheld, or hands-free calling. Any use of a cell phone is prohibited for these youthful drivers.
Illinois will be the 12th state to institute a ban on using a handheld cell phone while driving. The state is also enlargening the penalties if the use of an electronic device while driving is the cause of an accident.
Vermont has instituted a handheld cell phone ban for drivers going through work zones.
Driver’s license renewal
Nevada is switching how often drivers must renew their driver’s license. Most original licenses and renewals for those who were born in an even-numbered year will be valid for eight years. Residents must renew in person at a DMV office. Renewals for those born in odd-numbered years will be valid for four years at the next renewal in two thousand fourteen to 2017, then eight years at the renewal in two thousand eighteen and beyond. But for drivers sixty five and over, renewals will stay at a four-year cycle.
In Colorado, the rules on buzzed driving switched. Motorists who lose their driver’s license for one year or longer because of an alcohol-related driving offense may apply for an interlock-restricted license after thirty days without driving. But if the person refused to submit to a blood alcohol or breath test, he will have to wait two months before being permitted to request an interlock-restricted license. Anyone who lost her license for a year or more before Jan. 1, 2014, is eligible to apply for an interlock restricted license on Jan. 1. Regardless of the situation, the person has to keep the interlock on the vehicle for at least two years.
On Sept. 16, 2014, California will require drivers to stay at least three feet away when passing bicyclists.
Car seat weight-limit law
The good news is that cars are getting safer with each passing year, and laws also help play a key role in vehicle safety. See our accomplish guide to car safety.
