Vehicle Code
Law Codes -> VEH
- General Provisions
- DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100. - 680.]
- DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500. - 3079.]
- CHAPTER 1. The Department of Motor Vehicles [1500. - 1825.]
- CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100. - 2478.]
- ARTICLE 1. Administration [2100. - 2114.]
- ARTICLE 2. The California Highway Patrol [2250. - 2269.]
- ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400. - 2429.5.]
- ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430. - 2432.3.]
- ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435. - 2436.7.]
- ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450. - 2454.]
- ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460. - 2478.]
- CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500. - 2574.]
- ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500. - 2505.]
- ARTICLE 2. Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars [2510. - 2512.]
- ARTICLE 3.5. Inspection and Maintenance Stations [2525. - 2525.12.]
- ARTICLE 4. Transportation of Hazardous Material [2531. - 2532.]
- ARTICLE 5. Denial, Suspension and Revocation [2540. - 2549.]
- ARTICLE 6. Hazardous Waste Inspections [ - ]
- ARTICLE 7. Transportation of School Pupils [2570. - 2574.]
- CHAPTER 4. Administration and Enforcement [2800. - 2818.]
- CHAPTER 5. California Traffic Safety Program [2900. - 2935.]
- CHAPTER 6. New Motor Vehicle Board [3000. - 3079.]
- ARTICLE 1. Organization of Board [3000. - 3016.]
- ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Board [3050. - 3051.]
- ARTICLE 3. Appeals From Decisions of the Department [3052. - 3058.]
- ARTICLE 4. Hearings on Franchise Modification, Replacement, Termination, Refusal to Continue, Delivery and Preparation Obligations, and Warranty Reimbursement [3060. - 3069.1.]
- ARTICLE 5. Hearings on Recreational Vehicle Franchise Modification, Replacement, Termination, Refusal to Continue, Establishment, and Relocation, and Consumer Complaints [3070. - 3079.]
- CHAPTER 7. Driver Certification [ - ]
- DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE [4000. - 9808.]
- CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title [4000. - 5506.]
- ARTICLE 1. Vehicles Subject to Registration [4000. - 4023.]
- ARTICLE 2. Original Registration [4150. - 4166.]
- ARTICLE 3. Registration of Foreign Vehicles [4300. - 4309.]
- ARTICLE 4. Evidences of Registration [4450. - 4467.]
- ARTICLE 5. Renewal of Registration [4600. - 4610.]
- ARTICLE 6. Refusal of Registration [4750. - 4766.]
- ARTICLE 6.5. Refusal of Registration for Nonpayment of Toll Evasion Penalties [4770. - 4775.]
- ARTICLE 7. License Plates [4850. - 4853.]
- ARTICLE 8. Special Plates [5000. - 5024.]
- ARTICLE 8.1. Motorized Bicycles [5030. - 5039.]
- ARTICLE 8.3. Historic and Special Interest Vehicles [5050. - 5052.]
- ARTICLE 8.4. Special Interest License Plates [5060. - 5075.]
- ARTICLE 8.5. Environmental License Plates [5100. - 5112.]
- ARTICLE 8.6. Specialized License Plates [5151. - 5161.]
- ARTICLE 9. Display of Plates, Tabs, and Stickers [5200. - 5206.]
- ARTICLE 9.5. Registration of Fleet Vehicles [5301. - 5309.]
- ARTICLE 10. Registration of Trailer Coaches [5350. - 5354.]
- ARTICLE 12. Surrender of Registration Documents and License Plates [5500. - 5506.]
- CHAPTER 2. Transfers of Title or Interest [5600. - 6105.]
- CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Title Provisions [6150. - 6172.]
- CHAPTER 3. Filing Instruments Evidencing Liens or Encumbrances [6300. - 6303.]
- CHAPTER 4. Permits to Nonresident Owners [6700. - 8204.]
- ARTICLE 1. Exemption of Nonresidents [6700. - 6703.]
- ARTICLE 2. Foreign Commercial Vehicles [6850. - 6854.]
- ARTICLE 3. Reciprocity Agreements [8000. - 8001.]
- ARTICLE 4. Apportioned Registration [8050. - 8058.]
- ARTICLE 5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Program [8100. - 8104.]
- ARTICLE 6. Enforcement of Liens on Apportioned Fleet Vehicles [8200. - 8204.]
- CHAPTER 5. Offenses Against Registration Laws and Suspension, Revocation, and Cancellation of Registration [8800. - 8804.]
- CHAPTER 6. Registration and Weight Fees [9101. - 9808.]
- DIVISION 3.5. REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS [9840. - 9928.]
- DIVISION 3.6. VEHICLE SALES [9950. - 9993.]
- DIVISION 4. SPECIAL ANTITHEFT LAWS [10500. - 10904.]
- CHAPTER 1. Reports of Stolen Vehicles [10500. - 10505.]
- CHAPTER 1.5. Reports of Stolen Vessels [10550. - 10554.]
- CHAPTER 2. Reports of Stored Vehicles [10650. - 10658.]
- CHAPTER 3. Alteration or Removal of Numbers [10750. - 10752.]
- CHAPTER 3.5. Motor Vehicle Chop Shops [10801. - 10804.]
- CHAPTER 4. Theft and Injury of Vehicles [10850. - 10855.]
- CHAPTER 5. Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention [10900. - 10902.]
- CHAPTER 5. Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention [10900. - 10904.]
- DIVISION 5. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS [11100. - 12217.]
- CHAPTER 1. Driving Schools and Driving Instructors [11100. - 11114.]
- CHAPTER 1.5. Traffic Violator Schools [11200. - 11222.]
- CHAPTER 2. Vehicle Verifiers [11300. - 11312.]
- CHAPTER 2.5. Registration Services [11400. - 11413.]
- CHAPTER 3. Automobile Dismantlers [11500. - 11541.]
- CHAPTER 3.5. Lessor-Retailers [11600. - 11620.]
- CHAPTER 4. Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers,and Salesmen [11700. - 11909.]
- CHAPTER 5. Sale of Housecars [11930. - 11931.]
- CHAPTER 6. Sale of Used Vehicles [11950. - 11950.]
- CHAPTER 7. Sale of Automobile Parts [12000. - 12003.]
- CHAPTER 8. Private Party Vehicle Markets [12101. - 12104.]
- CHAPTER 9. Towing [12110. - 12111.]
- CHAPTER 10. Sales of Vehicles by Private Owners [12120. - 12121.]
- CHAPTER 11. Consumer Recovery Fund [12200. - 12217.]
- DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES [12500. - 15325.]
- CHAPTER 1. Issuance of Licenses, Expiration,and Renewal [12500. - 13008.]
- ARTICLE 1. Persons Required to Be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits [12500. - 12527.]
- ARTICLE 2. Student Licenses [12650. - 12661.]
- ARTICLE 3. Issuance and Renewal of Licenses [12800. - 12819.]
- ARTICLE 4. Signature and Display of Licenses [12950. - 12953.]
- ARTICLE 5. Identification Cards [13000. - 13008.]
- CHAPTER 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses [13100. - 13559.]
- CHAPTER 3. Investigation and Hearing [13800. - 14401.]
- CHAPTER 4. Violation of License Provisions [14600. - 14611.]
- CHAPTER 5. License Fees [14900. - 14911.]
- CHAPTER 6. Driver License Compact [15000. - 15028.]
- CHAPTER 7. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program [15200. - 15325.]
- ARTICLE 1. Intent [15200. - 15200.]
- ARTICLE 2. Definitions [15210. - 15210.]
- ARTICLE 3. Driver Notification Requirements [15215. - 15230.]
- ARTICLE 4. Employer Responsibilities [15240. - 15242.]
- ARTICLE 5. Commercial Driver e™s License [15250. - 15263.]
- ARTICLE 6. Endorsements [15275. - 15278.]
- ARTICLE 7. Sanctions [15300. - 15326.]
- DIVISION 6.5. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS WITH MINORS [15500. - 15501.]
- DIVISION 6.7. UNATTENDED CHILD IN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT [15600. - 15632.]
- DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS [16000. - 16560.]
- CHAPTER 1. Compulsory Financial Responsibility [16000. - 16078.]
- CHAPTER 2. Suspensions Following Unsatisfied Judgments [16250. - 16381.]
- CHAPTER 3. Proof of Financial Responsibility [16430. - 16484.]
- CHAPTER 4. Commercial Vehicles [16500. - 16503.]
- CHAPTER 6. Interstate Highway Carriers [16560. - 16560.]
- DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY [17000. - 17714.]
- CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles [17000. - 17463.]
- CHAPTER 2. Civil Liability of Persons Signing License Applications of Minors [17700. - 17714.]
- DIVISION 10. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS [20000. - 20018.]
- DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000. - 23336.]
- CHAPTER 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws [21000. - 21282.]
- ARTICLE 1. Definitions [21000. - 21001.]
- ARTICLE 2. Effect of Traffic Laws [21050. - 21070.]
- ARTICLE 3. Local Regulation [21100. - 21117.]
- ARTICLE 4. Operation of Bicycles [21200. - 21212.]
- ARTICLE 5. Operation of Motorized Scooters [21220. - 21235.]
- ARTICLE 5. Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles [21250. - 21266.]
- ARTICLE 6. Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices [21280. - 21282.]
- CHAPTER 2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings [21350. - 21468.]
- CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing [21650. - 21759.]
- CHAPTER 4. Right-of-Way [21800. - 21809.]
- CHAPTER 5. Pedestrians e™ Rights and Duties [21949. - 21971.]
- CHAPTER 6. Turning and Stopping and TurningSignals [22100. - 22113.]
- CHAPTER 7. Speed Laws [22348. - 22413.]
- CHAPTER 8. Special Stops Required [22450. - 22456.]
- CHAPTER 9. Stopping, Standing, and Parking [22500. - 22526.]
- CHAPTER 10. Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles [22650. - 22856.]
- CHAPTER 11. Parking Lots [22950. - 22953.]
- CHAPTER 12. Public Offenses [23100. - 23249.50.]
- ARTICLE 1. Driving Offenses [23100. - 23135.]
- ARTICLE 1.3. Offenses by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Involving Alcohol [23136. - 23136.]
- ARTICLE 1.5. Juvenile Offenses Involving Alcohol [23140. - 23140.]
- ARTICLE 1.7. Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program [ - ]
- ARTICLE 2. Offenses Involving Alcohol and Drugs [23152. - 23229.1.]
- ARTICLE 4. Ignition Interlock Device [23247. - 23249.]
- ARTICLE 5. Alcohol and Drug Problem Assessment Program [23249.50. - 23249.50.]
- CHAPTER 13. Vehicular Crossings and Toll Highways [23250. - 23336.]
- DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500. - 23702.]
- CHAPTER 1. Court-Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21Years Of Age [23500. - 23521.]
- CHAPTER 2. Court Penalties [23530. - 23598.]
- ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23530. - 23530.]
- ARTICLE 2. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152 [23536. - 23552.]
- ARTICLE 3. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23153 [23554. - 23568.]
- ARTICLE 4. Additional Punishments [23572. - 23573.]
- ARTICLE 5. Additional Penalties and Sanctions [23575. - 23582.]
- ARTICLE 6. Additional Court-Imposed Orders and Directions [23592. - 23597.]
- ARTICLE 7. Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program [23598. - 23598.]
- CHAPTER 3. Probation [23600. - 23602.]
- CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610. - 23675.]
- ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23610. - 23614.]
- ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620. - 23626.]
- ARTICLE 3. Defenses [23630. - 23630.]
- ARTICLE 4. Dismissal on the Record [23635. - 23635.]
- ARTICLE 5. Court Restrictions [23640. - 23640.]
- ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645. - 23650.]
- ARTICLE 7. Presentence Investigation [23655. - 23655.]
- ARTICLE 8. Surrender and Notification of License Restriction [23660. - 23662.]
- ARTICLE 9. Delayed Suspensions and Revocations [23665. - 23665.]
- ARTICLE 10. Conflict of Interest [23670. - 23670.]
- ARTICLE 11. Operative Date [23675. - 23675.]
- CHAPTER 5. Ignition Interlock Devices [23700. - 23702.]
- DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28150.]
- CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000. - 24018.]
- CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250. - 26106.]
- ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250. - 24255.]
- ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400. - 24411.]
- ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600. - 24617.]
- ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800. - 24802.]
- ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950. - 24953.]
- ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100. - 25110.]
- ARTICLE 7. Flashing and Colored Lights [25250. - 25282.]
- ARTICLE 8. Warning Lights and Devices [25300. - 25305.]
- ARTICLE 9. Commercial and Common Carrier Vehicles [25350. - 25353.1.]
- ARTICLE 10. Diffused Lights [25400. - 25401.]
- ARTICLE 11. Acetylene Lamps [25450. - 25452.]
- ARTICLE 12. Reflectorizing Material [25500. - 25500.]
- ARTICLE 13. Headlamps on Motorcycles and Motor-Driven Cycles [25650. - 25651.]
- ARTICLE 14. Vehicles Exempted [25800. - 25806.]
- ARTICLE 15. Light Restrictions and Mounting [25950. - 25952.]
- ARTICLE 16. Equipment Testing [26100. - 26106.]
- CHAPTER 3. Brakes [26301. - 26522.]
- CHAPTER 4. Windshields and Mirrors [26700. - 26712.]
- CHAPTER 5. Other Equipment [27000. - 28150.]
- ARTICLE 1. Horns, Sirens and Amplification Devices [27000. - 27007.]
- ARTICLE 2. Exhaust Systems [27150. - 27159.]
- ARTICLE 2.5. Noise Limits [27200. - 27207.]
- ARTICLE 3. Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems [27302. - 27317.]
- ARTICLE 3.3. Child Safety Belt and Passenger Restraint Requirements [27360. - 27368.]
- ARTICLE 3.5. Headsets and Earplugs [27400. - 27400.]
- ARTICLE 4. Tires [27450. - 27503.]
- ARTICLE 5. Fenders, Ornaments, and Television [27600. - 27607.]
- ARTICLE 6. Tow Trucks [27700. - 27700.]
- ARTICLE 7. Motorcycles [27800. - 27803.]
- ARTICLE 8. Signs [27900. - 27910.]
- ARTICLE 9. Refrigeration Equipment [28000. - 28000.]
- ARTICLE 10. Odometers [28050. - 28053.]
- ARTICLE 11. Fire Extinguishers [28060. - 28060.]
- ARTICLE 11.5. Bumpers [28070. - 28071.]
- ARTICLE 12. Camper Signaling Devices [28080. - 28081.]
- ARTICLE 13. Theft Alarm System [28085. - 28085.]
- ARTICLE 14. Cellular Telephones [28090. - 28090.]
- ARTICLE 15. Pilot Cars [28100. - 28103.]
- ARTICLE 16. Methanol or Ethanol Fueled Vehicles [28110. - 28114.]
- ARTICLE 17. Jamming Devices [28150. - 28150.]
- DIVISION 13. TOWING AND LOADING EQUIPMENT [29000. - 31560.]
- DIVISION 14. TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES [31600. - 31620.]
- DIVISION 14.1. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL [32000. - 32053.]
- DIVISION 14.3. TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS [32100. - 32109.]
- DIVISION 14.5. TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS [33000. - 33002.]
- DIVISION 14.7. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS [34000. - 34100.]
- DIVISION 14.8. SAFETY REGULATIONS [34500. - 34520.5.]
- DIVISION 14.85. MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY PERMIT ACT [34600. - 34672.]
- DIVISION 14.9. MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE CONTROL [34700. - 34725.]
- DIVISION 15. SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD [35000. - 35796.]
- CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [35000. - 35003.]
- CHAPTER 2. Width [35100. - 35111.]
- CHAPTER 3. Height [35250. - 35252.]
- CHAPTER 4. Length [35400. - 35414.]
- CHAPTER 5. Weight [35550. - 35796.]
- ARTICLE 1. Axle Limits [35550. - 35558.]
- ARTICLE 1.5. Intermodal Weight Determination Program [35580. - 35581.]
- ARTICLE 2. Tire Limits [35600. - 35601.]
- ARTICLE 3. Limit Changes on State Highways [35650. - 35655.6.]
- ARTICLE 4. Local Authorities [35700. - 35722.]
- ARTICLE 5. Bridges and Other Structures [35750. - 35755.]
- ARTICLE 6. Permits and Agreements [35780. - 35796.]
- DIVISION 16. IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY [36000. - 36800.]
- CHAPTER 1. Definitions [36000. - 36017.]
- CHAPTER 2. Registration of Implements of Husbandry [36100. - 36130.]
- CHAPTER 3. Drivers e™ Licenses [36300. - 36305.]
- CHAPTER 4. Speed Laws [36400. - 36400.]
- CHAPTER 5. Equipment of Implements of Husbandry [36500. - 36520.]
- CHAPTER 6. Size, Weight and Load of Implements of Husbandry [36600. - 36627.]
- CHAPTER 7. Other Requirements [36700. - 36705.]
- CHAPTER 8. General Provisions [36800. - 36800.]
- DIVISION 16.5. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES [38000. - 38604.]
- CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [38000. - 38007.]
- CHAPTER 2. Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles; Original and Renewal of Identification; Issuance of Certificates of Ownership [38010. - 38265.]
- ARTICLE 1. Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification [38010. - 38030.]
- ARTICLE 2. Original Identification [38040. - 38060.]
- ARTICLE 3. Evidences of Identification [38070. - 38100.]
- ARTICLE 4. Renewal of Identification [38110. - 38135.]
- ARTICLE 5. Refusal of Identification [38145. - 38150.]
- ARTICLE 6. Identification Plate or Device [38160. - 38170.]
- ARTICLE 7. Dismantling of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles [38180. - 38185.]
- ARTICLE 8. Transfers of Title or Interest [38195. - 38211.]
- ARTICLE 9. Identification Fees [38225. - 38265.]
- CHAPTER 5. Off-Highway Vehicle Operating Rules [38280. - 38321.]
- ARTICLE 1. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings [38280. - 38302.]
- ARTICLE 2. Operating Controls [38304. - 38304.1.]
- ARTICLE 3. Speed Laws [38305. - 38310.]
- ARTICLE 4. Turning and Starting [38312. - 38314.]
- ARTICLE 5. Reckless Driving [38316. - 38318.5.]
- ARTICLE 6. Littering and Environmental Protection [38319. - 38321.]
- CHAPTER 6. Equipment of Off-Highway Vehicles [38325. - 38397.]
- CHAPTER 7. All-Terrain Vehicles [38500. - 38506.]
- CHAPTER 8. Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles [38600. - 38604.]
- DIVISION 16.6. Autonomous Vehicles [38750. - 38750.]
- DIVISION 16.7. REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF BICYCLES [39000. - 39011.]
- DIVISION 17. OFFENSES AND PROSECUTION [40000.1. - 41610.]
- CHAPTER 1. Offenses [40000.1. - 40273.]
- ARTICLE 1. Violation of Code [40000.1. - 40008.]
- ARTICLE 2. Procedure on Equipment and Registration Violations [40150. - 40152.]
- ARTICLE 3. Procedure on Parking Violations [40200. - 40230.]
- ARTICLE 3.5. Procedure on Video Imaging of Parking Violations Occurring in Transit-Only Lanes [40240. - 40243.]
- ARTICLE 3.6. Procedure on Photo Enforcement and Digital Photographing of Parking Violations During Street Sweeping [40245. - 40249.5.]
- ARTICLE 4. Procedure on Toll Evasion Violations [40250. - 40273.]
- CHAPTER 2. Procedure on Arrests [40300. - 40618.]
- CHAPTER 3. Illegal Evidence [40800. - 40834.]
- CHAPTER 3.5. Evidence [40900. - 40903.]
- CHAPTER 4. Presumptions [41100. - 41104.]
- CHAPTER 5. Defenses [41400. - 41403.]
- CHAPTER 6. Nonprosecution of Violations [41500. - 41501.]
- CHAPTER 7. Arrest Quotas [41600. - 41603.]
- CHAPTER 8. Consolidated Disposition [41610. - 41610.]
- DIVISION 18. PENALTIES AND DISPOSITION OF FEES, FINES, AND FORFEITURES [42000. - 42277.]
- CHAPTER 1. Penalties [42000. - 42032.]
- CHAPTER 2. Disposition of Fees, Fines, and Forfeitures [42200. - 42235.]
- CHAPTER 3. Motor Vehicle Account [42270. - 42277.]
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