Is it illegal to stick your arm out the window?

It’s OK to stick your arm out the window, Don, but it becomes a safety hazard when you totally extend it and run the risk of getting smacked by another vehicle, said California Highway Patrol Officer Denise Quesada. However, it’s illegal to throw anything out your car window since that is littering.

Is it illegal to drink a coffee while driving?

Is it illegal to drink when driving? Just like eating behind the wheel, taking a swig of water or coffee while you’re driving is not illegal, but it could carry the same careless driving penalty if you’re accused of being distracted. In some situations, it can be more dangerous not to have a drink in the car with you.

Is reading a roadmap illegal?

Checking a paper map or fiddling with an in car navigation device is okay, but holding a smartphone in order to access a navigation app is illegal in California.

Is sneezing while driving illegal?

Sneezing behind the wheel The new legislation doesn’t just apply to sneezing but also to coughing vigorously. It’s only legal to sneeze or cough when you’re safely parked off the road, never while on it. Research has found that if you sneeze while driving 70mph, you travel approximately 300 feet with your eyes closed.

Is honking the horn illegal?

If you see someone you know, or someone is driving slower than you think is acceptable, honking your horn is technically illegal and can result in a fine.

Can you smoke in your car?

Smoking: California is notoriously outspoken against smoking, so smoking is illegal if there is a minor in the car. Firearms: Like anywhere, shooting a firearm on a highway or at a traffic sign is illegal, as is throwing a lit cigarette or cigar from your car.

Is it legal to drive in thongs?

Is it illegal to drive in thongs in New South Wales? No, it’s not illegal to drive in thongs in NSW. However, you must be in proper control of your vehicle, which is why driving barefoot might be a better option. You could be fined if using inappropriate footwear leads to an accident.

Is driving with Google Maps illegal?

Yes, it is illegal to use a mobile phone to do anything while driving a car. This includes if your car is stationary in traffic or at lights, or if you’re supervising a learner driver. Using a hands-free phone is not illegal though, as it means you’re not touching the phone when making calls or using it as a sat nav.

Is it illegal to drive in flip flops?

So, it’s legal to drive barefoot or wearing sandals, flip-flops or six-inch heels. There’s no tinted love in five provinces: In British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, it’s illegal to have any tint at all on driver and passenger side windows.

Is it illegal to honk your horn for no reason?

If you see someone you know, or someone is driving slower than you think is acceptable, honking your horn is technically illegal and can result in a fine. “If somebody starts to cut you off in your lane, you can give them a little honk to say ‘I’m here, don’t run into me’,” Megge said.