California AB1685 assigns point values to certain traffic violations and modifies record disclosure rules.

California AB1685 assigns point values to specific traffic violations, such as failure to stop in an accident, reckless driving, and failure to yield to a pedestrian. It also assigns three points for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 191.5 of the Penal Code. The bill modifies rules on the disclosure of driving records, specifying that certain convictions and accident reports are available to law enforcement and courts for up to ten years, while other violations have shorter retention periods. The bill becomes operative on January 1, 2031.

California AB1685 assigns point values to certain traffic violations and modifies record disclosure rules.

California AB1685 assigns point values to specific traffic violations, such as failure to stop in an accident, reckless driving, and failure to yield to a pedestrian. It also assigns three points for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 191.5 of the Penal Code. The bill modifies rules on the disclosure of driving records, specifying that certain convictions and accident reports are available to law enforcement and courts for up to ten years, while other violations have shorter retention periods. The bill becomes operative on January 1, 2031.