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CA AB390

Bill

Status

Passed

7/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lori Wilson

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands California's "move over" law to require drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle displaying flashing hazard lights or warning devices (cones, flares, retroreflective devices), not just emergency vehicles and tow trucks

  • Extends existing protections to all marked highway maintenance vehicles, defined as vehicles owned or operated by Caltrans, counties, municipalities, or their contractors for road maintenance

  • Drivers must either move to a non-adjacent lane if safe and legal, or slow to a reasonable and prudent speed based on conditions

  • Violations remain an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $50

  • Approved by Governor on July 28, 2025, and codified as Chapter 58

Legislative Description

Vehicles: highway safety.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 58, Statutes of 2025.

7/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/10/2025
Transportation5/7/2025
Rules4/29/2025
Appropriations3/25/2025
Transportation2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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