California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 2900

There is in this state, the California Traffic Safety Program, which consists of a comprehensive plan in conformity with the laws of this state to reduce traffic accidents and deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from accidents.  The program shall include, but not be limited to, provisions to improve driver performance, including, but not limited to, driver education, driver testing to determine proficiency to operate motor vehicles, and driver examinations and driver licensing, and provisions to improve bicyclist and pedestrian education and performance.  In addition, the program shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for an effective record system of accidents, including injuries and deaths resulting from accidents;  accident investigations to determine the probable causes of accidents, injuries, and deaths;  vehicle registration, operation, and inspection;  highway design and maintenance including lighting, markings, and surface treatment;  traffic control;  vehicle codes and laws;  surveillance of traffic for detection and correction of high or potentially high accident locations;  and emergency services.