DMV announces new laws for 2026

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - The DMV of California announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that will go into effect in 2026.

These new laws include a law that will extend the probation period for those convicted of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated from two years to between three and five years. 

Another new law will require vehicles to move over and slow down for any vehicle that has hazard lights turned on, not just emergency or law enforcement vehicles.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from local law enforcement about how these laws aim to make communities safer.