Motor Vehicle Codes Explained on BISNAR | CHASE Website
The California car accident and auto defect lawyers, BISNAR | CHASE, have compiled a thorough list of commonly consulted California Motor Vehicle Codes, complete with explanations. The "California Rules of the Road" page covers selected codes between section 20001 and section 23224, and discusses most topics that drivers everyday may need clarified.
The page starts off with "Stopping at the Scene of an Accident" and describes what is required of drivers who may be involved in or witness to an accident on the road. Codes to follow detail the requirements of people who use the road, but not necessarily in an automobile. Everything from riding a bicycle on a highway, stopping at a stop sign, using a motorized scooter, what double lines mean, and passing drivers or animals, to the operation of golf carts, tailgating, parking a vehicle, making a Left or U turn, and hitchhiking is covered in this thorough list. The explanations on the page are very accessible as well, with all of the legal technicalities translated into more common terms.
The "Rules of the Road" page has recently seen many more codes posted. Many of the newly posted codes discuss some very important regulations that are based on new legislation. For instance, codes 23123 through 23124 explain the prohibition of cell phone use while driving. Visitors to the page can find all of the information they need to know about recently passed laws that have made using cell phones or texting while operating a motor vehicle illegal, as well as acceptable alternatives.
Other recently posted codes discuss very important, life-saving regulations that require people to be responsible drivers. Many of these sections deal specifically with drinking alcohol or using drugs and driving, as well as open container laws and drinking in the under 21 age group. The combination of alcohol and vehicles results in deaths of Californians every day, so being up-to-date on the laws about driving under the influence could help save lives.
Visit the Rules of the Road page for all the facts.
