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Golden Gate Bridge goes to digital toll system

Digital Toll Booth

Drivers approaching the majestic Golden Gate Bridge experienced something new on Wednesday - no human toll collectors. The workers were removed in favor of cheaper and faster electronic transponders, and a camera system that photographs every license plate that comes through, mailing an invoice to each motorist who doesn't prepay.

 

California legalizes hands-free texting while driving

Hands-Free Texting While Driving

California Friday legalized hands-free texting and email while driving using voice-operated technology, with Governor Jerry Brown signing Assembly Bill 1536 into law. It takes effect Jan. 1.

 

California Considers Selling Ads on Digital License Plates

California Considers Selling Ads on Digital License Plates

The California DMV might soon issue digital license plates that display ads when a vehicle is not in motion, as a means to draw in revenue to battle the…

 

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