Can you believe we’re already more than halfway through 2025? At CD Law, we’d like to remind you about a few important new laws and legal changes that went into effect this year to keep you up to date! These changes could impact your day-to-day life, especially when it comes to traffic safety, and accident liability.
Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or walking the dog around the block, these new laws could affect you. Some carry ticket risks and others might come into play if you’re ever involved in a car accident. Here’s what you need to know:
#1: The Daylighting Rule (AB 413)
Enforced March 1, 2025
What it says:
You can no longer park within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet if there’s a curb extension,
Why it matters:
This new rule is designed to improve visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. Parking too close to a crosswalk makes it harder to see people crossing the street, increasing the chance of serious injury. Besides keeping pedestrians safe, following this law will help you avoid an unnecessary parking ticket!
See the image below to help you understand the change!
#2: Tougher DUI Laws and Penalties
What’s new this year:
Lower legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limits. The BAC for anyone driving a commercial or rideshare vehicle is now 0.04%.
Harsher penalties for both first time and repeat offenders. A first time offender faces the risk of losing their license for a year. Repeat offenders face longer license suspensions, and third time offenders now face a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 120 days. All DUI offenders are now required to complete alcohol education programs.
Longer license suspensions and potential jail time for DUIs involving injuries.
Stronger enforcement of California’s “implied consent” rule. If you’re lawfully arrested for suspicion of DUI and refuse a breath or blood test, you can now face automatic license suspension.
Why it matters:
These changes are part of California’s effort to crack down on impaired driving and make roads safer for everyone. Getting a DUI for the first time, or being a repeat offender, both have much steeper consequences than before.
Visit the California DMV site for more important information on DUI’s.
#3: California’s Auto Insurance Minimums Went Up (SB 1107)
New required minimum coverage:
- $30,000 for injury or death to one person
- $60,000 for injury or death to multiple people
- $15,000 for property damage
Why it matters:
This is the first increase in decades! Increases are designed to make sure that drivers have enough coverage to pay for medical expenses, vehicle damage, and other accident related costs. Make sure your coverage meets the new minimums or you could face fines or bigger legal headaches.
Click here to read more from us about these increases.
Miguel Custodio of CD Law says, “These changes aren’t just updates, they’re important steps toward better public safety. Staying up to date on these legal changes could help you avoid fines, stay safe on the road, and protect your rights if something goes wrong. Stay safe out there!”
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January 20, 2026