California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Protection Bill for Unlicensed Drivers

Parents can breathe a sigh of relief over unlicensed teen driver fines starting the first day of next year.

This is because California Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 353, a bill that provides protection for unlicensed drivers from getting their cars impounded, according to reports on Thursday.

Reports said Brown approved the bill last week to protect families from retrieving 30-day impounded vehicles and paying expensive fines over the fault of an unlicensed member.

AB 353 also allows a caught undocumented driver to find a licensed one to avoid having the car impounded. However, if he or she fails to do so, the new law allows punishment or penalties.

AB 353 focuses on arresting drunk drivers at Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoints instead of taking advantage over rich undocumented young drivers.

Assemblyman Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles) drafted the bill. The new law will take effect in January 1, 2012.

This new law could be beneficial to parents who are having a hard time taming their teenagers. With AB 353, a licensed family member can respond to the scene and prevent the car from being impounded or fined. However, the unlicensed teen driver still has to face punishment from authorities.

Sadly, California parents tend to be busy and may not be around to rescue a troubled teen. This necessitates unlicensed teens to still obtain legal driving documents and professional training amidst the provision of protection bill.

At best, young motorists secure driving license and hours of coaching before hitting California highways. Also, minors should observe the zero percent Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit to prevent getting arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) violation. If these two rules are properly observed, teen drivers can just smile when approaching a checkpoint and need not call parents to escape the fines.

For more information on California driving laws, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer. Dial 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

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LAPD Officer Sustains Face Injuries in Motorcycle Crash

Police officers who are patrolling at streets often found themselves in danger more than the civilians.

The hazard of running after law breakers on slippery Los Angeles roads has led a police rider to stumble and crash into other vehicles. The police officer ends up with more injuries than the traffic law violator.

Take the example of a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) rider who suffered face injuries after colliding with a car in Panorama City on Thursday at 6:30 a.m.

According to reports, the police officer was traveling on Roscoe Boulevard near Willis Avenue intersection when a car suddenly made a turn. The rider crashed into the coupe, leaving him with face injuries.

Paramedics arrived and rushed the police officer to a local hospital. The car driver was unhurt. Authorities resumed traffic operations on Roscoe Boulevard shortly after investigation.

The family members of the on-duty police officer may file an accident suit against the car driver. The plaintiff may argue that the driver made an unsafe turn that caused the collision, resulting to the victim’s injuries. If there is sufficient evidence, the court may award damages in favor of the LA official.

Making an unsafe right or left turn near an intersection is a negligent act and carries stringent penalties. Causing harm to an on-duty police officer aggravates one’s traffic law violation.

For more information on motorcycle accident lawsuit, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will guide you throughout the process of litigation. Dial 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

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Motorist Survives Six Days after Lake Hughes Road Crash

Real survivors are those who manage to care for their multiple bone injuries despite falling from a rocky cliff.

Just like a motorist in Los Angeles who has kept himself alive for six days after a recent car accident in Angeles National Forest, reports said.

According to reports, David Lavau was traveling near the Lake Hughes Road when his car fell 200 feet down a rocky embankment. Another vehicle was spotted at the accident scene. Authorities are investigating whether the two vehicles crashed.

The 67-year-old car driver suffered broken bones, but managed to survive six days in the forest. Police officers and his family scouted the accident area and found him in Warm Springs Mountain on Thursday, reports said.

According to reports, authorities found the other vehicle driver lifeless at the scene.

Lavau's children narrated that they tracked their father using the information from his debit card. Their father was able to reach a grocery store and purchased goods using it, reports said.

Reports said rescuers airlifted Lavau to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Details on the cause of accident are still under investigation.

It is admirable that the driver managed to feed himself in the forest for days. Imagine how he endured the pain from his multiple bone fractures. However, it is odd that he had not managed to inform the store staff about the accident or sought authorities’ help within the week.

If the nearby grocery store has equipment for debit card, it could have a telephone line as well. It is unusual that he has not even asked the store clerk to make the call himself.

Failing to inform authorities about the accident may cast doubt on the innocence of the car driver, especially when he knows that the other driver is fatally injured. The family of the deceased motorist may assert legal action to clarify the causes of events and determine who is negligent in the crash.

For more information on car accident lawsuit, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will guide you throughout the process of litigation. Dial 1-866-772-2889 or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

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