In Los Angeles, there are fewer people than there are automobiles.
State Snoopy license plates to debut
Snoopy, the world’s most charming beagle, will start appearing on license plates across California next year, potentially making traffic jams more bearable. Proceeds from the specialty plates will fund grants for museums across California. Ref. Source 4j
Wrong-way crashes prompt sign changes
Wrong-way drivers killed 13 people on local freeways last year, prompting state officials to take measures to keep motorists safe. Larger, more reflective “wrong way” signs will be made at 63 off-ramps along I-15 from I-805 north to state Route 78.
Jail time for man in wild driving stunt
A motorist who tore up the streets of San Diego in a souped-up, off-road VW in a video seen more than 1 million times will be cooling his heels in jail after pleading guilty to several charges yesterday. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail. Ref. Source 8g.
Traffic amnesty program helped thousands
Tens of thousands of California drivers so far have had traffic and court fees reduced under an amnesty program pushed by Gov. Jerry Brown to help the poor. More than 58,000 drivers had received cost reductions in the first three months of the program. Ref. Source 9g.