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New Changes - Casual - 02-22-2026 Issued By: San Andreas Department of Public Safety San Andreas Department of Justice Effective: Immediately (Unless Otherwise Stated) Statewide Pursuit Policy Update All Law Enforcement Officers statewide will terminate any vehicle pursuit exceeding 130 MPH unless command-level authorization or qualifying exceptions are met. This change is intended to preserve public safety and reduce unnecessary risk to civilians. License, Registration & Insurance Enforcement Certain charges and repeat offenses may now result in the temporary suspension or revocation of: Driver’s License Vehicle Registration Vehicle Insurance Further procedural clarification will be published in the upcoming Department of Justice Handbook update. Traffic Code Amendments Due to recent roadway concerns, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Justice have amended several vehicular charges and associated point values. These amendments will now reflect directly against your driver’s license record. Please review the updated Vehicular Infractions Chart included with this announcement. Vehicle Documentation & Roadworthiness Requirements To legally operate a motor vehicle on public roadways, you must possess: Valid Driver’s License Valid Vehicle Registration Active Vehicle Insurance Vehicles must also meet minimum roadway safety standards, including but not limited to: Intact windshield Functional windows (unless vehicle class does not require them) Working blinkers Headlights Tail lights License plate lights Properly mounted and visible license plate Vehicles must remain in safe, operational condition and in good repair. Effective March 1, 2026, unsafe vehicles will be subject to removal, towing, and/or impound. Vehicle Seizure Legislation With newly passed legislation, the following enforcement measures are now active: Repeat Fleeing & Eluding (5+ Incidents) If a vehicle is used in five or more successful fleeing and eluding incidents and is subsequently recovered, the vehicle will be seized and auctioned by the state. Drug Transportation Cases Vehicles used in the transportation of narcotics may be seized by the Narcotics Taskforce for evidentiary purposes or departmental use. Repeat Operation Without License Multiple stops for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license may result in suspension or revocation of vehicle insurance and registration. These updates are intended to increase accountability, improve roadway safety, and enhance the realism and quality of roleplay across Shadowbound. Drive responsibly.