On Jan. 1, several laws involving motorists go into effect.</p><p>The laws are as follows:</p><p> &#149; AB2020 &#151; A person arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence will no longer have the choice of taking a urine or blood test. </p><p> &#149; AB45 &#151; Underage drinking in charter-party carriers (limousines, buses, vans, etc.) will be prohibited and a person at least 25 years old must be present when there are passengers younger than 21. </p><p> &#149; AB1536 &#151; Motorists using hands-free technology while driving will be required to have a voice-operated hands-free device to dictate, send or listen to text messages.</p><p> &#149; AB1708 &#151; Drivers will have the option of providing registration and insurance information via an electronic device (smartphones, tablets, etc.)</p><p> &#149; SB1047 &#151; The California Highway Patrol will activate a "Silver Alert" upon request if a person 65 or older is reported missing.</p><p>&#149; AB2189 &#151; Driver's license applicants who are not eligible for a Social Security number will be eligible to receive a driver's license if the person can prove they have federal authorization to be in the United States. </p><p> &#149; AB2489 &#151; The penalty for altering, repositioning or obscuring the readability of license plates will be set at $250.</p><p> &#149; AB1452 &#151; Hospitals, clinics and birthing centers will be required to provide information on child safety seat requirements, installation and inspection to parents and caregivers </p><p>&#149; AB1404 &#151; It will be illegal to knowingly distribute or sell previously deployed airbags.