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Governor’s Message
California Driver Handbook
My Fellow Californians:2007 promises to be an especially good yearwhen it comes to the safety and reliability of thedriving experience - and together we will makethat happen.Your state government has exerted every effortto make your business transactions with theDMV as seamless as possible. For example, onwww.dmv.ca.gov, you can conduct routine taskssuch as renewing your car registration or driverlicense online - rather than in line. In addition,new legislation has been passed to furtherpromote highway safety such as increasedpenalties for illegal street racing.As governor, I have always been supportive of you, the driver. Whetherit’s cutting the car tax or rebuilding our transportation system, I willcontinue to look for ways to further improve the California drivingexperience. However, the government’s efforts are not enough to ensuresafety on our roads; I also need your help.You can help me and your fellow Californians keep our roads safe byreading this important booklet and applying what you have read. Pleasedrive carefully and respect the rights of pedestrians and other drivers.The safety of our families and friends depends on you. Thank you forhelping to make California a fantastic place to live.Wishing you a safe drive,Arnold Schwarzenegger