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CALIFORNIANS RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH NEW TRAFFIC SAFETY LAWS As 2020 comes to a close, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to highlight some new roadway safety laws that take effect in 2021. License points for distracted driving (AB 47, Daly; 2019): Using a cell phone in a handheld manner while driving is currently punishable by a fine. Beginning July 1, 2021, violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense w...ill result in a point being added to a driver’s record. This applies to the violations of talking or texting while driving (except for hands-free use) and to any use of these devices while driving by a person under 18 years of age. Unattended children in motor vehicles (AB 2717, Chau): Exempts a person from civil or criminal liability for trespassing or damaging a vehicle when rescuing a child who is 6 years old or younger and who is in immediate danger from heat, cold, lack of ventilation, or other dangerous circumstances. The law takes effect January 1, 2021. Move Over, Slow Down amendments (AB 2285, Transportation Committee): Extends the provisions of the Move Over, Slow Down law currently in place on freeways to also apply to local streets and roads so drivers approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights, including tow trucks and Caltrans vehicles, must now move to another lane when possible, or slow to a reasonable speed on all highways, not just freeways. The law is effective January 1, 2021. Emergency vehicles (SB 909, Dodd): Allows authorized emergency vehicles to use a Hi-Lo warning sound. This distinctive sound, different than a siren, would be used to notify the public of an immediate need to evacuate an area in an emergency. The CHP is currently developing regulations to standardize the Hi-Lo warning sound statewide. Until the regulations are adopted, law enforcement agencies can use the Hi-Lo warning sound by obtaining a permit from the CHP. The law went into effect September 29, 2020. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

SR58(Rosedale Hwy) eastbound lanes east of Patton Way are currently blocked due to a non-injury crash. Please avoid the area or expect delays. 23ABC Bakersfield KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield BakersfieldNow KUZZ "Bakersfield's Best Country"

Guys working a 3 person Fatal accident tonight on 99 south @ Rosedale highway in Bakersfield.

It's a demanding and dangerous line of work, but for some like 26-year-old Leanne Phillips, driving a flatbed wrecker is in her blood. Check out my 3 News Extra...: Towing Enforced to learn more about the lives of tow truck operators and the dangers and misconceptions they face everyday. The extended video is embedded in the web article: https://tinyurl.com/y6zetlqn See more

Last night we participated in National Night Out 2019. We partnered with the Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriffs Office, Arvin Police Department, and Delano Police Department. We had a great time meeting many of our local community members.

The Grapevine is closed. UPDATE: THE GRAPEVINE IS OPEN.

Please use Uber or call a friend to pick you up tonight if you have been drinking anything.....

The California Highway Patrol is currently closing Interstate 5 over the Grapevine due to heavy snow and ice and multiple crashes. Motorists are advised to plea...se use an alternate route and expect delays. Please use extreme caution as you make your travels on our valley roads and all mountain passes. The picture below shows current conditions over the Grapevine. California Highway Patrol CHP - Fort Tejon - Grapevine CHP - Buttonwillow 23ABC Bakersfield KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield BakersfieldNow The Bakersfield Californian KUZZ "Bakersfield's Best Country" KTLA 5 News ABC 7 News - WJLA

BREAKING: 6 people dead, including suspect, in mass murder in Southeast Bakersfield. KCSO Sheriff Donny Youngblood provides an update on what happened. MORE: https://bit.ly/2OgAfte