California has implemented significant new driving laws for 2025 that every driver must understand to avoid penalties and stay compliant. These changes affect insurance requirements, parking regulations, and street racing enforcement, with stricter penalties designed to improve road safety across the state.

The most impactful change involves increased minimum auto liability insurance coverage. California DMV now requires state minimum coverage for injury or death to one person, multiple people, and property damage - a substantial increase from previous minimums. This change affects millions of California drivers who must update their policies to meet the new requirements.

The new "Daylighting" law introduces strict parking restrictions near crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety. Drivers cannot park within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, and within 15 feet where curb extensions exist. Violations that previously resulted in warnings now carry enforceable penalties, making compliance essential for all California drivers.