New driving laws in California will come into effect on January 1st

California is getting new driving laws that will come into effect from January 1st.

The new laws are mostly targeted towards illegal activities like sideshows and street takeovers on public roads.

You don’t even need to participate in a sideshow, just watching could get you fined or even jailed.

So, what do you need to look out for?

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New driving laws taking effect in California

California’s Governor Newsom outlined several different driving laws.

Hundreds of cars gathering at one place has been a long-time problem in the state, causing severe damage to public roads, not to mention accidents.

Now police officers will be able to impound vehicles more readily.

It doesn’t matter if you were ‘just watching’ a sideshow in your car.

Now anyone who’s simply there at a street takeover can be fined or even jailed.

The state is home to some of the greatest cars in the world, but it also has a huge problem with abandoned cars.

The problem has become so massive that removing them has become a challenge.

And according to the government, sideshows are partly to blame.

LA cracking down on motorists

“Sideshows are reckless, criminal activities that endanger our communities. We have seen too many people killed or hurt at these events,” Governor Newsom said.

“Today, we are sending a clear message to anyone considering participating in or attending a sideshow: stricter penalties are in place, including the potential loss of your vehicle.”

In addition, other driving laws specify that anyone tampering with their license plates can be fined heavily.

Another law focuses on the Pacific Coast Highway, where up to five undisclosed speed cameras will be installed.

These aim to reduce speeding in high-risk areas like school zones.

All of these driving laws will be a New Year’s gift for the public and will take effect starting January 1st, 2025.

LA isn’t the only place cracking down on drivers.

One state in Australia has just introduced a new ‘supercar license’ which ensures drivers of powerful cars know how to handle them properly.