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• What are the new cell phone laws for teens?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws

  Nearly two dozen states have banned cell phone use for young drivers. Depending on the state, that could mean drivers under the age of 18, or those who have a permit or intermediate license. Keep in mind that each state sets its own rules regarding cell phone use while driving. So, you'll need to learn the cell phone laws in your state. You can usually find this information on your state's driver's license agency site. If you don't see it, call your local police department and ask. Some cities, such as Chicago, have enacted new cell phone laws which differ from the rest of the state. If you're driving in one of those areas, you will need to obey the law for that particular town. Otherwise, you'll be breaking the law and could wind up with a traffic ticket. These new rules just..

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• Do lemon laws apply to new and used cars in California?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  The California Lemon Law for New and Used Cars Yes. Unlike the Lemon Laws of many states, which only cover new cars, California’s Lemon Law includes both new and used cars; however, the state’s Lemon Law is broad and includes numerous restrictions and requirements for both new and used cars. So, if you have a used car you believe might be a lemon (say, you purchased it from a dealership, it came with and is still under a warranty, and an auto repair mechanic hasn’t been able to repair the problem after a reasonable number of attempts), your first line of defense should be to read up on: The Motor Vehicle Warranty and Lemon Law information featured on the website of the California Attorney General. The "Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights" (geared toward used cars) and Civil..

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• Do lemon laws apply to new cars and used cars?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Lemon Laws for New and Used Cars Every state has a Lemon Law that protects new cars, but only a few extend lemon protection to used cars (see grid below). Depending on your state you can find Lemon Law information at either your Attorney General's website or at the website for the Department of Consumer Affairs. You'll find detailed information on what defines a lemon car, how to file a claim, compensation options and the importance on keeping copies of e-mails, work orders, and auto repair bills from the mechanic. Hiring a Lemon Law Lawyer If you opt to file a lemon car claim, it's in your best interest to hire a Lemon Law attorney. Otherwise you'll face off on your own against the manufacturer's lawyers who are skilled and experienced at defending against lemon charges. They understand..

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• Are there any exemptions to the CA child safety seat laws?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws > Child Car Seat Laws

  California Car Seat Laws The child safety seat laws in California are specific, but they have exemptions. The DMV leaves these matters up to law enforcement to enforce. The exemptions to California’s child safety seat laws deal mostly with front-facing baby car seats and the child restraint laws for older children. Front-Facing Baby Car Seats Infants must ride in rear-facing car seats until they are at least 20 pounds in weight and at least one year old. Exceptions to Safety Laws: Infants can only ride in a front seat in a proper child safety seat if there is no active airbag. In addition, one of the following must apply: All the backseats are full of children younger than 12, or there are no backseats. The backseats face backwards or sideways. The infant car seat cannot be properly..

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• What are the child car seat laws in California?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws > Child Car Seat Laws

  Car Seat Laws in California Child restraint laws in CA are enforced by the California Highway Patrol, not the DMV. Each child must be in a child safety seat in the back seat, unless the child weighs 60 pounds or more, or is six years old or older. Children who weight more than 40 pounds may use lap belts in the back seat instead of car seats. Front Seat Riding The main concern against having a car seat in the front is that the air bags are positioned too short for most children, thus injuring or even killing them in the event of a fender-bender. Thus, children younger than six may ride in the front if: There is no back seat, or the back seats are rear or side facing. A baby car seat cannot be properly installed in the back seat. All the back seats are being occupied by children younger..

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