A reader wonders if the use of Dodge Durangos conflicts with with requirement that agency cars be “a distinctive color ...

Motorists could be cited for a section under the California Vehicle code, 24003, that says, “No vehicle shall be equipped ...

The California Vehicle Code outlines what drivers should — and shouldn’t do — to avoid getting into trouble with law enforcement. Sacramento resident Phil Kalstrom asked our journalists with How To ...

Potential and actual distractions abound when you occupy the driver's seat. You adjust the volume on the radio, heat, and air conditioning. Large screens in the front display maps, directions, radio ...

Are stop sign laws enforced in parking lots in California? Do the traffic laws outlined in the California Vehicle Code apply to parking lots? Here’s what California law enforcement told us: Can I ...

Our community-driven series — How to California — is here to answer your questions about state laws, history, culture, recreation and travel in the Golden State. McClatchy’s service journalism team, ...

You’ve probably seen reminders about wearing your seat belt on television commercials and roadside billboards. The state of California made it mandatory for drivers and passengers to wear seat belts ...

You're sitting at a red light waiting for the traffic signal to change, and your phone buzzes. It can be tempting to reach ...

Putting aside the desire to win any good neighbor awards or stay in their good graces, it is perfectly legal to park in front of your neighbor's house with a few exceptions. Some exceptions include, ...

“Drive sober or get pulled over,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. And we all know it’s illegal to drink alcohol while you’re driving, or to drive after you’ve been drinking.

A cyclist rides past a Waymo autonomous vehicle on Oak Street in San Francisco in 2023. Testing in Sacramento will expose ...

In compliance with adopting California’s new building standards code, on Nov. 19 Sonoma City Council considered provisions to ...