Every year, millions of people receive traffic tickets from law enforcement officers, but only a small percentage of them decide to challenge these tickets in a court of law. There are various reasons for this, such as indifference, limited access to resources, or the belief that the citation was...

Yes.  Even if a driver is only holding the phone and not typing, he or she can still be cited for violating Vehicle Code Section 23123.5.  This section prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or other electronic wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.  Even if the drive...

A couple of new traffic laws will take effect on January 1, 2023.  The laws will change penalties for driving without a license (Vehicle Code Section 12500) and failing to appear in court. Driving Without a License Vehicle Code Section 12500 prohibits operating a motor vehicle without a valid d...

Successful completion of an approved California traffic violator school effectively results in the traffic violation being dismissed.  There will still be a conviction on your record but it will be "confidential."  This means that there will not be a point assessed to your California DMV driving ...