New traffic laws
Here are some new traffic laws that have been implemented or proposed in various countries:
United States:
- Hands-free driving laws: Many states have implemented or proposed laws banning the use of handheld phones while driving.
- Red light cameras: Some cities have installed red light cameras to catch drivers who run red lights.
- Speed cameras: Some states have implemented speed cameras to catch speeding drivers.
- Lane splitting: California has legalized lane splitting for motorcyclists, allowing them to ride between lanes of traffic.
- Distracted driving laws: Many states have implemented laws prohibiting texting and driving, and some have expanded to include other forms of distracted driving.
Canada:
- Hands-free driving laws: Many provinces have implemented or proposed laws banning the use of handheld phones while driving.
- Speed cameras: Some provinces have implemented speed cameras to catch speeding drivers.
- Lane sharing: British Columbia has legalized lane sharing for motorcyclists, allowing them to ride between lanes of traffic.
- Distracted driving laws: Many provinces have implemented laws prohibiting texting and driving, and some have expanded to include other forms of distracted driving.
Europe:
- Hands-free driving laws: Many European countries have implemented laws banning the use of handheld phones while driving.
- Speed cameras: Many countries have implemented speed cameras to catch speeding drivers.
- Lane filtering: Some countries, such as Germany and Austria, have legalized lane filtering for motorcyclists, allowing them to ride between lanes of traffic.
- Distracted driving laws: Many countries have implemented laws prohibiting texting and driving, and some have expanded to include other forms of distracted driving.
Australia:
- Hands-free driving laws: Many states have implemented laws banning the use of handheld phones while driving.
- Speed cameras: Many states have implemented speed cameras to catch speeding drivers.
- Lane filtering: Some states, such as New South Wales, have legalized lane filtering for motorcyclists, allowing them to ride between lanes of traffic.
- Distracted driving laws: Many states have implemented laws prohibiting texting and driving, and some have expanded to include other forms of distracted driving.
Other countries:
- India: The Indian government has implemented a law requiring all vehicles to have a GPS device installed to track their location and speed.
- China: The Chinese government has implemented a law requiring all vehicles to have a black box installed to track their location and speed.
- Japan: The Japanese government has implemented a law requiring all vehicles to have a device that detects and alerts drivers of pedestrians and other vehicles.
These are just a few examples of new traffic laws that have been implemented or proposed around the world. It's always a good idea to check the specific traffic laws in the country or region you are visiting or living in to ensure you are aware of any new regulations.