CA AB2956

Updates Active Transportation Program funding to reference federal Transportation Alternative Program funds under Section 133(h) of Title 23 of the United States Code

Requires motorcycle driving school instruction to be under guidance of California Motorcyclist Safety Program instead of Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Updates vehicular exhaust system testing requirements to use most current SAE International standard instead of October 2008 standard

Replaces references to "household goods carriers" and Public Utilities Commission with "household movers" and Department of Consumer Affairs in accordance with Household Movers Act

Changes automatic license cancellation trigger from State Board of Equalization suspension/revocation to California Department of Tax and Fee Administration suspension, revocation, or cancellation of seller's permit

Clarifies instruction permit holders over 17.5 years old may operate motor vehicles under supervision

Requires peace officers to verify driver's evidence of financial responsibility when issuing citations, removing emergency exemption

Designates California Highway Patrol Commissioner as certifying official for state size and weight laws enforcement on federal-aid highways

Makes it unlawful for commercial vehicle drivers to fail compliance with vehicle inspection testing required by California Highway Patrol

Requires hazardous materials regulations for interstate/intrastate commerce to be consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations