Starting July 1, several new DMV laws will take effect in California, affecting areas like housing, firearms, education, and drug testing.
One key change for drivers is that, under Assembly Bill 256, law enforcement officers can no longer pull over a driver solely for an expired registration sticker unless two months have passed since the sticker’s expiration month.
This law is effective until January 1, 2030.
Current Law: Drivers must display a current registration sticker on their vehicle’s rear license plate.
New Law (Assembly Bill 256):
- Effective from July 1 until January 1, 2030.
- Law enforcement officers can no longer pull over a driver solely for an expired registration sticker.
- Officers can only pull over a driver for an expired sticker if two months have passed since the sticker’s expiration month.
Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) authored the bill to delay fees from expired tag violations. Supporters believe it will also reduce unnecessary stops by officers using the expired tags as a pretext for unrelated investigations. However, late registration fees from the DMV will still apply after the second month following the tag’s expiration.
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