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The definitions in this code apply when construing the code unless the provision or context requires otherwise. “Ability to respond in damages” means financial responsibility. Police officers must report stolen-vehicle and lost-or-stolen plate information to the Department of Justice system, and the reporting agency must notify the reporting party when a vehicle is recovered. A person must not make or file a false or fraudulent vehicle-theft report with any law enforcement agency, if done with intent to deceive. A vehicle’s owner or legal owner may report theft or embezzlement to the California Highway Patrol, and must report recovery after making that notice.

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  1. 23614.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23610 - 23614] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    A person taking a breath test must be told that the equipment keeps no breath sample, and they must be offered a retained blood or urine sample at no cost.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23610 - 23614] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23614. (a) In addition to the requirements of Section 23612, a person who chooses to submit to a breath test shall be advised before or after the test that the breath-testing equipment does not retain any sample of the breath and that no breath sample will be available after the test which could be analyzed later by that person or any other person. (b) The person shall also be advised that, because no breath sample is retained, the person will be given an opportunity to provide a blood or urine sample that will be retained at no cost to the person so that there will be something retained that may be subsequently analyzed for the alcoholic content of the person’s blood. If the person completes a breath test and wishes to provide a blood or urine sample to be retained, the sample shall be collected and retained in the same manner as if the person had chosen a blood or urine test initially. (c) The person shall also be advised that the blood or urine sample may be tested by either party in any criminal prosecution. The failure of either party to perform this test shall place neither a duty upon the opposing party to perform the test nor affect the admissibility of any other evidence of the alcoholic content of the blood of the person arrested. (d) No failure or omission to advise pursuant to this section shall affect the admissibility of any evidence of the alcoholic content of the blood of the person arrested. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675.)
  2. 23620.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    Certain prior convictions are treated as separate DUI-related offenses for the purposes listed in the section.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23620. (a) For the purposes of this division, Section 13352, and Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 23100) of Division 11, a separate offense that resulted in a conviction of a violation of subdivision (f) of Section 655 of the Harbors and Navigation Code or of Section 191.5 of, or subdivision (a) of Section 192.5 of, the Penal Code is a separate offense of a violation of Section 23153. (b) For the purposes of this division and Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 23100) of Division 11, and Section 13352, a separate offense that resulted in a conviction of a violation of subdivision (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 655 of the Harbors and Navigation Code is a separate violation of Section 23152. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 747, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  3. 23622.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    In DUI cases, the court must check prior qualifying convictions, cannot strike them to avoid required punishment or license consequences, and must notify other courts if separate convictions are reported within 10 years.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23622. (a) In any case charging a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 and the offense occurred within 10 years of one or more separate violations of Section 23103, as specified in Section 23103.5, that occurred on or after January 1, 1982, 23152, or 23153, or any combination thereof, that resulted in convictions, the court shall not strike any separate conviction of those offenses for purposes of sentencing in order to avoid imposing, as part of the sentence or term of probation, the minimum time of imprisonment and the minimum fine, as provided in this chapter, or for purposes of avoiding revocation, suspension, or restriction of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle, as provided in this code. (b) In any case charging a violation of Section 23152 or 23153, the court shall obtain a copy of the driving record of the person charged from the Department of Motor Vehicles and may obtain any records from the Department of Justice or any other source to determine if one or more separate violations of Section 23103, as specified in Section 23103.5, that occurred on or after January 1, 1982, 23152, or 23153, or any combination thereof, that resulted in convictions, have occurred within 10 years of the charged offense. The court may obtain, and accept as rebuttable evidence, a printout from the Department of Motor Vehicles of the driving record of the person charged, maintained by electronic and storage media pursuant to Section 1801 for the purpose of proving those separate violations. (c) If any separate convictions of violations of Section 23152 or 23153 are reported to have occurred within 10 years of the charged offense, the court shall notify each court where any of the separate convictions occurred for the purpose of enforcing terms and conditions of probation pursuant to Section 23602. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 550, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  4. 23624.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    The court must report constitutional rulings to the DMV, and the department must remove a conviction from its records if it is found unconstitutional.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23624. Only one challenge shall be permitted to the constitutionality of a separate conviction of a violation of Section 14601, 14601.2, 23152, or 23153, which was entered in a separate proceeding. When a proceeding to declare a separate judgment of conviction constitutionally invalid has been held, a determination by the court that the separate conviction is constitutional precludes any subsequent attack on constitutional grounds in a subsequent prosecution in which the same separate conviction is charged. In addition, any determination that a separate conviction is unconstitutional precludes any allegation or use of that separate conviction in any judicial or administrative proceeding, and the department shall strike that separate conviction from its records. Pursuant to Section 1803, the court shall report to the Department of Motor Vehicles any determination upholding a conviction on constitutional grounds and any determination that a conviction is unconstitutional. This section shall not preclude a subsequent challenge to a conviction if, at a later time, a subsequent statute or appellate court decision having retroactive application affords any new basis to challenge the constitutionality of the conviction. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675.)
  5. 23626.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    Certain out-of-state DUI-related convictions are treated as convictions under specified California Vehicle Code and Penal Code sections for purposes of this code.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses [23620 - 23626] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23626. A conviction of an offense in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Dominion of Canada that, if committed in this state, would be a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 of this code, or Section 191.5 of, or subdivision (a) of Section 192.5 of, the Penal Code, is a conviction of Section 23152 or 23153 of this code, or Section 191.5 of, or subdivision (a) of Section 192.5 of, the Penal Code for the purposes of this code. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 747, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  6. 23630.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Defenses [23630- 23630.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    A person charged with DUI involving drugs or alcohol plus drugs cannot use lawful entitlement to use the drug as a defense.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Defenses [23630- 23630.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23630. The fact that any person charged with driving under the influence of any drug or the combined influence of alcoholic beverages and any drug in violation of Section 23152 or 23153 is, or has been entitled to use, the drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any violation of the sections. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675.)
  7. 23635.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Dismissal on the Record [23635- 23635.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    If certain DUI-related allegations are dismissed, substituted, or stricken, the court must state its reasons on the record, and the prosecution must file a written statement of reasons when it makes the motion.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Dismissal on the Record [23635- 23635.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23635. When an allegation of a violation of Section 23152 is dismissed by the court, an allegation of a different or lesser offense is substituted for an allegation of a violation of Section 23152, or an allegation of a separate conviction is dismissed or stricken, the court shall specify on the record its reason or reasons for the order. The court shall also specify on the record whether the dismissal, substitution, or striking was requested by the prosecution and whether the prosecution concurred in or opposed the dismissal, substitution, or striking. When the prosecution makes a motion for a dismissal or substitution, or for the striking of a separate conviction, the prosecution shall submit a written statement which shall become part of the court record and which gives the reasons for the motion. The reasons shall include, but need not be limited to, problems of proof, the interests of justice, why another offense is more properly charged, if applicable, and any other pertinent reasons. If the reasons include the “interests of justice,” the written statement shall specify all of the factors which contributed to this conclusion. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675.)
  8. 23640.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Court Restrictions [23640- 23640.] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    For DUI-related charges under Sections 23152 or 23153, the court cannot pause the case or dismiss it so the accused can attend certain education, training, or treatment programs before acquittal or conviction.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Court Restrictions [23640- 23640.] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23640. (a) In any case in which a person is charged with a violation of Section 23152 or 23153, prior to acquittal or conviction, the court shall neither suspend nor stay the proceedings for the purpose of allowing the accused person to attend or participate, nor shall the court consider dismissal of or entertain a motion to dismiss the proceedings because the accused person attends or participates during that suspension, in any one or more education, training, or treatment programs, including, but not limited to, a driver improvement program, a treatment program for persons who are habitual users of alcohol or other alcoholism program, a program designed to offer alcohol services to problem drinkers, an alcohol or drug education program, or a treatment program for persons who are habitual users of drugs or other drug-related program. (b) This section shall not apply to any attendance or participation in any education, training, or treatment programs after conviction and sentencing, including attendance or participation in any of those programs as a condition of probation granted after conviction when permitted. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 22, Sec. 42. Effective May 26, 1999. Operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 46 of Ch. 22.)
  9. 23645.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    People convicted of DUI-related offenses covered by this section must pay an alcohol abuse education and prevention penalty assessment, unless the court finds they cannot pay.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23645. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c), any person convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 shall, in addition to any other fine, assessment, or imprisonment imposed pursuant to law, pay an alcohol abuse education and prevention penalty assessment in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50) for deposit and distribution pursuant to Section 1463.25 of the Penal Code. (b) The payment of the penalty assessment under this section shall be ordered upon conviction of a person of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 irrespective of any other proceeding and, if probation is granted, the payment of the penalty assessment shall also be ordered as a condition of probation, except in unusual cases that are subject to subdivision (d) of Section 1464 of the Penal Code. (c) The court shall determine if the defendant has the ability to pay a penalty assessment. If the court determines that the defendant has the ability to pay a penalty assessment, the court may set the amount to be paid and order the defendant to pay that sum to the county in the manner in which the court believes reasonable and compatible with the defendant’s financial ability. In making a determination of whether a defendant has the ability to pay, the court shall take into account the amount of any fine imposed upon the defendant and any amount the defendant has been ordered to pay in restitution. If the court determines that the defendant does not have the ability to pay a penalty assessment, the defendant shall not be required to pay a penalty assessment. (d) Five percent of the funds allocated to primary prevention programs to the school and the communities pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 11802 of the Health and Safety Code shall be used to conduct an annual evaluation. The annual evaluation shall be conducted by the office of the county superintendent of schools in counties where the program is operating in a single county or in the office of the county superintendent of schools in the county designated as the lead county in counties where the program is operating as a consortium of counties. The evaluation shall contain the following: (1) A needs assessment evaluation that provides specific data regarding the problem to be resolved. (2) A written report of the planning process outlining the deliberations, considerations, and conclusions following a review of the needs assessment. (3) An end of fiscal year accountability evaluation that will indicate the program’s continuing ability to reach appropriate program beneficiaries, deliver the appropriate benefits, and use funds appropriately. (4) An impact evaluation charged with the task of assessing the effectiveness of the program. Guidelines for the evaluation report format and the timeliness for the submission of the report shall be developed by the State Department of Education. Each county shall submit an evaluation report annually to the State Department of Education and the State Department of Education shall write and submit a report to the Legislature and Governor. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675.)
  10. 23646.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    County alcohol program administrators must run an alcohol and drug assessment program, courts must or may order certain DUI-related offenders to participate, and the state health agency must set minimum assessment specifications.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23646. (a) Each county alcohol program administrator or the administrator’s designee shall develop, implement, operate, and administer an alcohol and drug problem assessment program pursuant to this article for each person described in subdivision (b). The alcohol and drug problem assessment program may include a referral and client tracking component. (b) (1) The court shall order a person to participate in an alcohol and drug problem assessment program pursuant to this section and Sections 23647 to 23649, inclusive, and the related regulations of the State Department of Health Care Services, if the person was convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 that occurred within 10 years of a separate violation of Section 23152 or 23153 that resulted in a conviction. (2) A court may order a person convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 to attend an alcohol and drug problem assessment program pursuant to this article. (3) The court shall order a person convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 who has previously been convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 that occurred more than 10 years ago, or has been previously convicted of a violation of subdivision (f) of Section 647 of the Penal Code, to attend and complete an alcohol and drug problem assessment program under this article. In order to determine whether a previous conviction for a violation occurring more than 10 years ago exists, the court shall rely on state summary criminal history information, local summary history information, or records made available to the judge through the district attorney. (c) The State Department of Health Care Services shall establish minimum specifications for alcohol and other drug problem assessments and reports. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 485, Sec. 31. (SB 611) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  11. 23647.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    Some DUI-related offenders must participate in a county alcohol and drug problem assessment program, and another category of offenders may be ordered to participate.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23647. (a) Any person convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 who is required to participate in a county alcohol and drug problem assessment program shall participate in that program. (b) Any person convicted of a violation of Section 23103, as specified in Section 23103.5, in a judicial district that participates in a county alcohol and drug problem assessment program pursuant to this article, may be ordered to participate in the program. (Added by renumbering Section 23249.53 by Stats. 1999, Ch. 22, Sec. 30. Effective May 26, 1999. Operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 46 of Ch. 22.)
  12. 23648.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    Counties must prepare or arrange alcohol and drug assessment reports for certain people, and courts must act on those reports within set deadlines.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23648. (a) Each county shall prepare, or contract to be prepared, an alcohol and drug problem assessment report on each person described in subdivision (b) of Section 23646. (b) The assessment report shall include, if applicable, a recommendation for any additional treatment and the duration of the treatment. The treatment shall be in addition to the education and counseling program required under Section 11837 of the Health and Safety Code. The assessment report shall be submitted to the court not more than 14 days after the date the assessment was conducted. (c) Within 30 days of the receipt of the report, the court shall order the person to complete the recommendations set forth in the report in satisfaction of, and consistent with, the terms and conditions of probation. If the court elects not to order the completion of the recommended plan, the court shall specify on the record its reason for not adopting these recommendations. (d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2000. (Added by renumbering Section 23249.54 (as added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 656, Sec. 7) by Stats. 1999, Ch. 22, Sec. 32. Effective May 26, 1999. Renumbering action operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 46 of Ch. 22. Section operative January 1, 2000, by its own provisions.)
  13. 23649.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    This section requires courts and county treasurers to handle DUI-related alcohol assessment money, including setting some assessments, checking ability to pay, and transferring certain funds to the county general fund.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23649. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in addition to any other fine or penalty assessment, there shall be levied an assessment of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) upon every fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts for a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 in any judicial district that participates in a county alcohol and drug problem assessment program. An assessment of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) shall be imposed and collected by the courts from each person convicted of a violation of Section 23103, as specified in Section 23103.5, who is ordered to participate in a county alcohol and drug problem assessment program pursuant to Section 23647. (b) The court shall determine if the defendant has the ability to pay the assessment. If the court determines that the defendant has the ability to pay the assessment then the court may set the amount to be reimbursed and order the defendant to pay that sum to the county in the manner that the court determines is reasonable and compatible with the defendant’s financial ability. In making a determination of whether a defendant has the ability to pay, the court shall take into account the amount of any fine imposed upon the defendant and any amount the defendant has been ordered to pay in restitution. (c) Notwithstanding Section 1463 or 1464 of the Penal Code or any other provision of law, all moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a special account in the county treasury and shall be used exclusively by the county alcohol program administrator or the administrator’s designee to pay for the costs of developing, implementing, operating, maintaining, and evaluating alcohol and drug problem assessment programs. (d) On January 15 of each year, the treasurer of each county that administers an alcohol and drug problem assessment program shall determine those moneys in the special account that were not expended during the preceding fiscal year, and shall transfer those moneys to the general fund of the county. (e) Any moneys remaining in the special account, if and when the alcohol and drug problem assessment program is terminated, shall be transferred to the general fund of the county. (f) The county treasurer shall annually transfer an amount of money equal to the county’s administrative cost incurred pursuant to this section, as he or she shall determine, from the special account to the general fund of the county. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1064, Sec. 13. Effective September 30, 2000.)
  14. 23650.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    The Office of Traffic Safety must adopt rules and guidelines to carry out Sections 23646 to 23649.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment [23645 - 23650] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23650. The Office of Traffic Safety shall adopt rules and guidelines to implement Sections 23646 to 23649, inclusive. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 22, Sec. 43. Effective May 26, 1999. Operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 46 of Ch. 22.)
  15. 23655.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Presentence Investigation [23655- 23655.] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    After a conviction for specified DUI offenses, the court may order a presentence investigation and may order education, training, or treatment. The court must also obtain the person’s driving record from the DMV, and the Judicial Council must adopt a standard certification form.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Presentence Investigation [23655- 23655.] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23655. (a) Upon any conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153, any judge of the court may order a presentence investigation to determine whether a person convicted of the violation would benefit from one or more education, training, or treatment programs, and the court may order suitable education, training, or treatment for the person, in addition to imposing any penalties required by this code. (b) In determining whether to require, as a condition of probation, the participation in a program pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 23538, subdivision (b) of Section 23542, subdivision (b) of Section 23548, subdivision (b) of Section 23552, subdivision (b) of Section 23556, subdivision (b) of Section 23562, or subdivision (b) of Section 23568, the court may consider any relevant information about the person made available pursuant to a presentence investigation, which is permitted but not required by subdivision (a), or other screening procedure. That information shall not be furnished to the court by any person who also provides services in a privately operated, approved program or who has any direct interest in a privately operated, approved program. In addition, the court shall obtain from the Department of Motor Vehicles a copy of the person’s driving record to determine whether the person is eligible to participate in an approved program. (c) The Judicial Council shall adopt a standard form for use by all courts, defendants, and alcohol or drug education programs in certifying to the court that the person has achieved both of the following: (1) Enrolled within the specified time period. (2) Successfully completed any program required by Section 23538 or 23556. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 22, Sec. 44. Effective May 26, 1999. Operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 46 of Ch. 22.)
  16. 23660.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Surrender and Notification of License Restriction [23660 - 23662] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    When this section applies, the person must surrender all operator’s licenses to the court, and the court must send the license(s) to the department and notify it.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Surrender and Notification of License Restriction [23660 - 23662] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23660. (a) If a person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle is required to be suspended or revoked by the department under other provisions of this code upon the conviction of an offense described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 23152) of Chapter 12 of Division 11, that person shall surrender each and every operator’s license of that person to the court upon conviction. The court shall transmit the license or licenses required to be suspended or revoked to the department under Section 13550, and the court shall notify the department. (b) This section does not apply to an administrative proceeding by the department to suspend or revoke the driving privilege of any person pursuant to other provisions of law. (c) This section shall become operative on September 20, 2005. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 551, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2005. Amended version operative September 20, 2005, pursuant to earlier operation of new subdivision (c).)
  17. 23662.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Surrender and Notification of License Restriction [23660 - 23662] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    If a person is placed on probation, the court must promptly notify the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the department must record the probation and its term and conditions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Surrender and Notification of License Restriction [23660 - 23662] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23662. If a person is placed on probation, the court shall promptly notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of the probation and probationary term and conditions in a manner prescribed by the department. The department shall place the fact of probation and the probationary term and conditions on the person’s records in the department. (Added by renumbering Section 23203 (as amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 756) by Stats. 1999, Ch. 22, Sec. 23. Effective May 26, 1999. Operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 46 of Ch. 22.)
  18. 23665.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Delayed Suspensions and Revocations [23665- 23665.] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    A court may delay revoking or suspending a driving privilege for certain convictions until the prison term is served.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Delayed Suspensions and Revocations [23665- 23665.] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23665. (a) If a person is convicted of a violation of Section 20001, or of Section 23152 or 23153 and is sentenced to one year in a county jail or more than one year in the state prison under Section 23540, 23542, 23546, 23548, 23550, 23550.5, 23552, 23554, 23556, 23558, 23560, 23562, 23566, or 23568, the court may postpone the revocation or suspension of the person’s driving privilege until the term of imprisonment is served. (b) This section shall become operative on September 20, 2005. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 551, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 2005. Amended version operative September 20, 2005, pursuant to earlier operation of new subdivision (b).)
  19. 23670.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Conflict of Interest [23670- 23670.] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    A court may not order or refer a person to a program if a court employee has a direct or indirect economic interest in that program or provider.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Conflict of Interest [23670- 23670.] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23670. A court shall not order or refer any person to any program, including an alcohol and other drug education program or a program licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 11836) of Part 2 of Division 10.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or to a provider of a program, in which any employee of the court has a direct or indirect economic interest. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675. Operative July 1, 1999, by Section 23675.)
  20. 23675.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Operative Date [23675- 23675.] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. )

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    This division becomes operative on July 1, 1999.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 - 23675] ( Division 11.5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Procedures [23610 - 23675] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Operative Date [23675- 23675.] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. ) ## 23675. This division shall become operative on July 1, 1999. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Note: This section prescribes a delayed operative date (July 1, 1999) for Division 11.5, commencing with Section 23500.)
  21. 24.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Proof that notice was given may be shown by a certificate or by an affidavit meeting the stated details.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24. Proof of the giving of notice may be made by the certificate of any officer, employee, or agent of the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway Patrol or of any peace officer, or by an affidavit of any person over 18 years of age, naming the person to whom the notice was given and specifying the time, place, and manner of the giving of the notice. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1154, Sec. 55. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  22. 24.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Civil process and subpoenas for DMV records must be served on the director or the director’s appointed representatives at the department headquarters.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24.5. All civil process in actions brought against the director and the Department of Motor Vehicles and all subpoenas for the production of department records shall be served upon the director or his appointed representatives at the department’s headquarters. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 699.)
  23. 240.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section sets rules for deciding when a highway is in a business or residence district and which nearby buildings count.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 240. In determining whether a highway is within a business or residence district, the following limitations shall apply and shall qualify the definitions in Sections 235 and 515: (a) No building shall be regarded unless its entrance faces the highway and the front of the building is within 75 feet of the roadway. (b) Where a highway is physically divided into two or more roadways only those buildings facing each roadway separately shall be regarded for the purpose of determining whether the roadway is within a district. (c) All churches, apartments, hotels, multiple dwelling houses, clubs, and public buildings, other than schools, shall be deemed to be business structures. (d) A highway or portion of a highway shall not be deemed to be within a district regardless of the number of buildings upon the contiguous property if there is no right of access to the highway by vehicles from the contiguous property. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  24. 2400.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must administer and enforce listed Vehicle Code laws, with several exceptions, and has primary responsibility for traffic enforcement on certain highways and in certain local areas.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2400. (a) The commissioner shall administer Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10850) of Division 4, Article 3 (commencing with Section 17300) of Chapter 1 of Division 9, Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000), Division 11 (commencing with Section 21000) except Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 22950), Division 12 (commencing with Section 24000), Division 13 (commencing with Section 29000), Division 14 (commencing with Section 31600), Division 14.1 (commencing with Section 32000), Division 14.5 (commencing with Section 33000), Division 14.7 (commencing with Section 34000), Division 14.8 (commencing with Section 34500), Division 15 (commencing with Section 35000), Division 16 (commencing with Section 36000) except Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 36100) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 36300), and Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000) except Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 38010). (b) The commissioner shall enforce all laws regulating the operation of vehicles and the use of the highways except that, on ways or places to which Section 592 makes reference, the commissioner shall not be required to provide patrol or enforce any provisions of this code other than those provisions applicable to private property. (c) The commissioner shall not be required to provide patrol for or enforce Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000). (d) The commissioner shall have full responsibility and primary jurisdiction for the administration and enforcement of the laws, and for the investigation of traffic accidents, on all toll highways and state highways constructed as freeways, including transit-related facilities located on or along the rights-of-way of those toll highways or freeways, except facilities of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District. However, city police officers while engaged primarily in general law enforcement duties may incidentally enforce state and local traffic laws and ordinances on toll highways and state freeways within incorporated areas of the state. In any city having either a population in excess of 2,000,000 or an area of more than 300 square miles, city police officers shall have full responsibility and primary jurisdiction for the administration and enforcement of those laws and ordinances, unless the city council of the city by resolution requests administration and enforcement of those laws by the commissioner. (e) The commissioner shall have full responsibility and primary jurisdiction for the administration and enforcement of the laws, and for the investigation of traffic accidents, on all highways within a city and county with a population of less than 25,000, if, at the time the city and county government is established, the county contains no municipal corporations. (f) The commissioner may enter into any interagency agreement with the State Board of Equalization for the purpose of enforcement of statutes requiring commercial vehicles from foreign jurisdictions to have a diesel fuel tax permit and to make payments to the board as required. (g) The commissioner shall assume those duties and responsibilities of providing protection to state property and employees actually being performed by the California State Police Division on and before July 11, 1995. (h) The commissioner may provide for the physical security of any current or former constitutional officer of the state and current or former legislator of the state. (i) Upon request of the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, the commissioner may provide appropriate protective services to any current or former member of the State Court of Appeal or the California Supreme Court. (j) The commissioner shall have full responsibility as the certifying official of the Annual State of California Size and Weight Certification for the enforcement of all state size and weight laws on the federal-aid interstate, primary urban, and secondary systems in accordance with Sections 657.13 and 657.15 of Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 295, Sec. 2. (AB 2956) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  25. 2400.6.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must enforce vehicle laws on State Highway Route 1 in Malibu when the city requests it and a state-city contract is in place.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2400.6. The commissioner shall enforce all laws regulating the operation of vehicles on, and the use of any portion of, State Highway Route 1 in the City of Malibu, if requested by the city, and if a contract is entered into between the state and the city. The contract shall require that an amount be paid to the commissioner that is equal to the costs incurred by the department for services provided under the contract. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 394, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  26. 2400.7.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may enforce vehicle and expressway laws in Santa Clara County if requested and under a contract, and the contract must require the affected city or county to pay the commissioner the department’s service costs.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2400.7. (a) The commissioner may enforce all laws regulating the operation of vehicles and on, and the use of, any portion of any expressway in the County of Santa Clara, if requested by a city or the county with respect to the portion of the highway within that city or county and if a contract is entered into between the state and that city or the county or any combination thereof. (b) The contract shall require affected cities or the County of Santa Clara, or both, as the case may be, to pay to the commissioner, for deposit in the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund, an amount that is equal to the costs incurred by the department for services provided under the contract. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 467, Sec. 2. Effective September 25, 1997.)
  27. 24000.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    In this division, “department” means the Department of the California Highway Patrol.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24000. Wherever in this division the word “department” occurs, it means the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  28. 24001.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section says the division, and Division 13 unless otherwise provided, applies to all vehicles on highways, including authorized emergency vehicles.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24001. This division and Division 13 (commencing at Section 29000), unless otherwise provided, applies to all vehicles whether publicly or privately owned when upon the highways, including all authorized emergency vehicles. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1996.)
  29. 24001.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A golf cart, as defined in Section 345, is subject only to the parts of this division that apply to motorcycles.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24001.5. A golf cart as defined in Section 345 shall only be subject to the provisions of this division which are applicable to a motorcycle. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 973.)
  30. 24002.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section makes it unlawful to operate unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles, and it restricts commercial motor vehicle drivers and motor carriers from operating or dispatching vehicles unless cargo-safety conditions are met.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24002. (a) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in an unsafe condition, or which is not safely loaded, and which presents an immediate safety hazard. (b) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is not equipped as provided in this code. (c) A motor carrier shall not require a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the driver can, by reason of experience, training, or both, determine whether the cargo being transported, including baggage in a passenger-carrying commercial vehicle, has been properly located, distributed, and secured in or on the commercial motor vehicle operated by the driver. (d) A driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the driver can, by reason of experience, training, or both, demonstrate familiarity with the methods and procedures for securing cargo in or on the commercial motor vehicle operated by the driver. (e) Drivers and motor carriers of commercial motor vehicles shall comply with Section 392.9 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (f) For purposes of this section, “commercial motor vehicle” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 15210, and also includes any vehicle listed in Section 34500. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 47. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  31. 24002.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A person may not operate a farm labor vehicle if it has an immediate safety hazard or violates Sections 24004 or 31402.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24002.5. (a) No person may operate a farm labor vehicle that is in a condition that presents an immediate safety hazard or in violation of Section 24004 or 31402. (b) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both that fine and a sentence of confinement for not more than six months in the county jail. No part of any fine imposed under this section may be suspended. (c) As used in this section, an “immediate safety hazard” is any equipment violation described in subdivision (a) of Section 31401 or Section 31405, including any violation of a regulation adopted pursuant to those provisions. (d) Any member of the Department of the California Highway Patrol may impound a farm labor vehicle operated in violation of this section pursuant to Section 34506.4. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 873, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  32. 24003.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles may not have lamps or illuminating devices that are not required or permitted by this code, and lamps or illuminating devices may not be mounted inside a vehicle unless specifically permitted.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24003. No vehicle shall be equipped with any lamp or illuminating device not required or permitted in this code, nor shall any lamp or illuminating device be mounted inside a vehicle unless specifically permitted by this code. This section does not apply to: (a) Interior lamps such as door, brake and instrument lamps, and map, dash, and dome lamps designed and used for the purpose of illuminating the interior of the vehicle. (b) Lamps needed in the operation or utilization of those vehicles mentioned in Section 25801, or vehicles used by public utilities in the repair or maintenance of their service, or used only for the illumination of cargo space of a vehicle while loading or unloading. (c) Warning lamps mounted inside an authorized emergency vehicle and meeting requirements established by the department. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  33. 24004.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    After a peace officer’s notice that a vehicle is unsafe or not properly equipped, no person may keep operating it until it is brought into compliance, except for travel needed to take it home, to the owner’s or driver’s business, or to a garage.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24004. No person shall operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles after notice by a peace officer, as defined in Section 830.1 or subdivision (a) of Section 830.2 of the Penal Code, that the vehicle is in an unsafe condition or is not equipped as required by this code, except as may be necessary to return the vehicle or combination of vehicles to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver or to a garage, until the vehicle and its equipment have been made to conform with the requirements of this code. The provisions of this section shall not apply to an employee who does not know that such notice has been issued, and in such event the provisions of Section 40001 shall be applicable. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 171.)
  34. 24005.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A person must not sell, lease, install, or replace certain vehicle equipment that does not comply with the code or related regulations.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24005. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, lease, install, or replace, either for himself or as the agent or employee of another, or through such agent or employee, any glass, lighting equipment, signal devices, brakes, vacuum or pressure hose, muffler, exhaust, or any kind of equipment whatsoever for use, or with knowledge that any such equipment is intended for eventual use, in any vehicle, that is not in conformity with this code or regulations made thereunder. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 734.)
  35. 24005.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A person must not sell or offer synthetic fiber rope or webbing strap material for regulated loads unless it meets department requirements.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24005.5. It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale for use on loads regulated by the department any type of synthetic fiber rope or webbing strap material unless it meets requirements established by the department. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  36. 24006.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A person may not sell or offer for sale certain vehicle equipment unless it has the required trademark, name, and model designation and comes with any required printed instructions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24006. No person shall sell or offer for sale either separately or as a part of the equipment of a new motor vehicle any equipment or device subject to requirements established by the department unless the equipment or device bears thereon the trademark or name and type or model designation under requirements established by the department and is accompanied by any printed instructions which may be required by the department as to the light source to be used with lamps, any particular methods of mounting or adjustment of lamps or other devices, and any other instructions as determined by the department necessary for compliance with this code. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  37. 24007.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain vehicle sales are prohibited unless the vehicle complies with the Vehicle Code and related regulations, and sellers must provide or transmit compliance certificates in specified transactions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24007. (a) (1) No dealer or person holding a retail seller’s permit shall sell a new or used vehicle that is not in compliance with this code and departmental regulations adopted pursuant to this code, unless the vehicle is sold to another dealer, sold for the purpose of being legally wrecked or dismantled, or sold exclusively for off-highway use. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to any vehicle sold by either (A) a dismantler after being reported for dismantling pursuant to Section 11520 or (B) a salvage pool after obtaining a salvage certificate pursuant to Section 11515 or a nonrepairable vehicle certificate issued pursuant to Section 11515.2. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the equipment requirements of this division do not apply to the sale of a leased vehicle by a dealer to a lessee if the lessee is in possession of the vehicle immediately prior to the time of the sale and the vehicle is registered in this state. (b) (1) Except as provided in Section 24007.5, no person shall sell, or offer or deliver for sale, to the ultimate purchaser, or to any subsequent purchaser a new or used motor vehicle, as those terms are defined in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 39010) of Part 1 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, subject to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of that Division 26 which is not in compliance with that part and the rules and regulations of the State Air Resources Board, unless the vehicle is sold to a dealer or sold for the purpose of being legally wrecked or dismantled. (2) Prior to or at the time of delivery for sale, the seller shall provide the purchaser a valid certificate of compliance or certificate of noncompliance, as appropriate, issued in accordance with Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code. (3) Paragraph (2) does not apply to any vehicle whose transfer of ownership and registration is described in subdivision (d) of Section 4000.1. (4) Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to any vehicle sold by either (A) a dismantler after being reported for dismantling pursuant to Section 11520 or (B) a salvage pool after obtaining a salvage certificate pursuant to Section 11515 or a nonrepairable vehicle certificate issued pursuant to Section 11515.2. (c) (1) With each application for initial registration of a new motor vehicle or transfer of registration of a motor vehicle subject to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, a dealer, the purchaser, or their authorized representative, shall transmit to the Department of Motor Vehicles a valid certificate of compliance or noncompliance, as appropriate, issued in accordance with Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subdivision, with respect to new vehicles certified pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 43100) of Part 5 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, a dealer may transmit, in lieu of a certificate of compliance, a statement, in a form and containing information deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of Motor Vehicles and the Executive Officer of the State Air Resources Board, to attest to the vehicle’s compliance with that chapter. The statement shall be certified under penalty of perjury, and shall be signed by the dealer or the dealer’s authorized representative. (3) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a transfer of ownership and registration under any of the circumstances described in subdivision (d) of Section 4000.1. (d) A salvage vehicle rebuilder, when selling a total loss salvage vehicle, including a revived salvage loss vehicle, shall provide the purchaser with a valid vehicle safety systems certificate of compliance issued pursuant to Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5) of Chapter 20.3 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code prior to, or at the time of, delivery for sale, unless the vehicle is sold to a dealer or sold for the purpose of being legally wrecked or dismantled. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 681, Sec. 25. (AB 1263) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  38. 24007.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A manufacturer must reimburse a local public fire service agency for repair costs for an authorized emergency vehicle when the fire department requests it and the repair fixed a manufacturer defect covered by a safety-related recall.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24007.1. (a) The manufacturer of equipment used in the assembly of an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in Section 165, used by a local public fire service agency shall, upon request of the fire department, reimburse the agency for the cost of repairs to the vehicle if (1) the repair was made to correct a manufacturer’s defect, and (2) the vehicle is placed on a safety-related recall to correct that defect. (b) A final stage equipment manufacturer is deemed to be an original equipment manufacturer in the event of a warranty dispute with a local public fire service agency regarding the failure of component parts used in the assembly of the agency’s authorized emergency vehicle. As used in this section, “final stage equipment manufacturer” means the manufacturer who assembles the authorized emergency vehicle from one or more components supplied by other manufacturers. (c) The Legislature finds and declares that local public fire service agencies of this state are entitled to safe and efficient use of their equipment, and that defects in emergency equipment, especially emergency vehicles, endanger the firefighters of California and the public they serve. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that these defects are repaired as expeditiously as possible and with no expense to the local public fire service agencies. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1220, Sec. 65. Effective September 30, 1994.)
  39. 24007.2.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    If a dealer or retail seller’s permit holder sells certain older model vehicles to an elderly low-income person, they must install the required certified emissions device at no cost.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24007.2. If a dealer, or a person holding a retail seller’s permit, sells to an elderly low-income person, as defined in Section 39026.5 of the Health and Safety Code, a 1966 through 1970 model year motor vehicle which is not equipped, as required pursuant to Sections 43654 and 43656 of that code, with a certified device to control its exhaust emission of oxides of nitrogen, the dealer or such person, as the case may be, shall install the required certified device on the motor vehicle without cost to the elderly low-income person. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 231.)
  40. 24007.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain auctions of noncompliant vehicles are barred, and specific sellers must give compliance documents, notices, bill of sale details, and turn in license plates in some public-utility and public-agency sales.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24007.5. (a) (1) No auctioneer or public agency shall sell, at public auction, any vehicle specified in subdivision (a) of Section 24007, which is not in compliance with this code. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a vehicle that is sold under the conditions specified in subdivision (c), (d), (e), or (g) or is sold to a dealer or for the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled or is sold exclusively for off-highway use. (b) Except with respect to the sale of a vehicle specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), the consignor of any vehicle, specified in subdivision (b) of Section 24007, sold at public auction, shall provide the purchaser a valid certificate of compliance or certificate of noncompliance, as appropriate, issued in accordance with Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, if, in the opinion of a public utility or public agency, the cost of repairs to a vehicle exceeds the value of the vehicle to the public utility or public agency, the public utility or public agency shall, as transferee or owner, surrender the certificates of registration, documents satisfactory to the Department of Motor Vehicles showing proof of ownership, and the license plates issued for the vehicle to the Department of Motor Vehicles. As used in this section, “public utility” means a public utility as described in Sections 218, 222, and 234 of the Public Utilities Code. (d) The public utility or public agency having complied with subdivision (c) shall, upon sale of the vehicle, give to the purchaser a bill of sale which includes, in addition to any other required information, the last issued license plate number. (e) (1) Subdivisions (a) and (b) do not apply to any judicial sale, including, but not limited to, a bankruptcy sale, conducted pursuant to a writ of execution or order of court. (2) Subdivision (b) does not apply to any lien sale if the lienholder does both of the following: (A) Gives the notice required by subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 5900. (B) Notifies the buyer that California law requires that the buyer obtain a certificate of compliance or noncompliance and register the vehicle with the department, and that failure to comply will result in a lien against any vehicle owned by the buyer pursuant to Section 10876 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, enforceable pursuant to Section 10877 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Article 6 (commencing with Section 9800) of Chapter 6 of Division 3. Receipt of the notice required by this subparagraph shall be evidenced by the signature of the buyer. (f) The exceptions in this section do not apply to any requirements for registration of a vehicle pursuant to Section 4000.1, 4000.2, or 4000.3. (g) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (e), any public agency or auctioneer which sells, at public auction, any vehicle specified in subdivision (b) of Section 24007, which is registered to a public agency or a public utility, shall provide each bidder with a notice in writing that certificates of compliance are required to be obtained, certifying that the vehicle complies with Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code and Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5) of Chapter 20.3 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, before the vehicle may be registered in this state, unless the vehicle is sold to a dealer or for the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled or is sold exclusively for off-highway use. Prior to the sale of the vehicle, a public agency or public utility shall remove the license plates from the vehicle and surrender them to the department. The purchaser of the vehicle shall be given a bill of sale which includes, in addition to any other required information, the vehicle’s last issued license plate number. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 681, Sec. 26. (AB 1263) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  41. 24007.6.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A salvage pool must give required notice and notify the buyer about registration and compliance requirements, unless the vehicle is sold to a dealer, for wrecking/dismantling, or exclusively for off-highway use.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24007.6. Except for vehicles sold to a dealer or for the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled or sold exclusively for off-highway use, a salvage pool shall do both of the following: (a) Give the notice required by subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 5900. (b) Notify the buyer that California law requires that the buyer obtain a certificate of compliance or noncompliance and to register the vehicle with the department, and that failure to comply will result in a lien against any vehicle owned by the buyer pursuant to Section 10876 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, enforceable pursuant to Section 10877 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Article 6 (commencing with Section 9800) of Chapter 6 of Division 3. Receipt of the notice required by this paragraph shall be evidenced by the signature of the buyer. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 996, Sec. 4.)
  42. 24008.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    No person may operate a motor vehicle if its frame height or body floor height exceeds the section’s limits.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24008.5. (a) No person shall operate any motor vehicle with a frame height or body floor height greater than specified in subdivisions (b) and (c). (b) The maximum frame height is as follows: Vehicle Type Frame Height (1) Passenger vehicles, except housecars ........................ 23 inches (2) All other motor vehicles, including housecars, as follows: Up to 4,500 pounds GVWR ........................ 27 inches 4,501 to 7,500 pounds GVWR ........................ 30 inches 7,501 to 10,000 pounds GVWR ........................ 31 inches (c) The lowest portion of the body floor shall not be more than five inches above the top of the frame. (d) The following definitions govern the construction of this section: (1) “Frame” means the main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of the vehicle or, for vehicles with unitized body construction, the lowest main longitudinal structural members of the body of the vehicle. (2) “Frame height” means the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point on the frame, measured when the vehicle is unladen on a level surface at the lowest point on the frame midway between the front axle and the second axle on the vehicle. (3) “GVWR” means the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating, as defined in Section 390, whether or not the vehicle is modified by use of parts not originally installed by the manufacturer. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 718, Sec. 1.)
  43. 24009.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A person may not sell or offer for sale a new motor truck, truck tractor, or bus unless it has an identification plate or marking showing the manufacturer’s name and gross vehicle weight rating.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24009. No person shall sell or offer for sale a new motor truck, truck tractor, or bus that is not equipped with an identification plate or marking bearing the manufacturer’s name and the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of such vehicle. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1287.)
  44. 2401.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must provide adequate highway patrol at all times, day and night.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2401. The commissioner shall make adequate provision for patrol of the highways at all times of the day and night. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  45. 2401.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may enforce certain hazardous waste and medical waste transportation provisions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2401.1. The commissioner may enforce those provisions relating to the transportation of hazardous waste found in Article 6 (commencing with Section 25160), Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 25167.1), and Article 8 (commencing with Section 25180), of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 25180 of the Health and Safety Code and the provisions relating to the transportation of medical waste found in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 118000) of, and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 118325) of, Part 14 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 423. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  46. 24010.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicle-rental businesses for 30 days or less may not rent or allow use of a vehicle unless required equipment is provided or offered, the vehicle meets safety standards, and it is mechanically sound; their contracts must also include specified renter and refusal information.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24010. (a) No person engaged in the rental of any vehicle, for periods of 30 days or less, shall rent, lease or otherwise allow the operation of such vehicle unless all of the following requirements are met: (1) All necessary equipment required by this code and regulations adopted pursuant to this code for the operation of the vehicle upon a highway has been provided or offered to the lessee for his or her use. (2) The vehicle conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards established pursuant to Chapter 301 (commencing with Section 30101) of Part A of Subtitle VI of Title 49 of the United States Code, and the regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions. (3) The vehicle is mechanically sound and safe to operate within the meaning of Section 24002. (b) In order to ensure compliance with this section, the department may conduct periodic inspections, without prior notice, of the business premises of persons engaged in the rental of vehicles for periods of 30 days or less and of the vehicles themselves, for the purpose of ascertaining that the vehicles are in compliance with this section. Any vehicle which is found not in compliance shall not be rented or leased until proof of full compliance with this section is made to the satisfaction of the department. (c) The contract or rental agreement shall include the name of the person from whom the vehicle is rented, leased or obtained, the address of that person’s place of business in this state where the vehicle is rented, leased, or delivered, and a statement of any required equipment refused by the person to whom the vehicle is rented, leased, or delivered. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 198, Sec. 23. (AB 3246) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  47. 24011.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Dealers and other persons may not sell covered vehicles or vehicle equipment unless it complies with the applicable federal standard and carries the required certification.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24011. Whenever a federal motor vehicle safety standard is established under federal law (49 U.S.C. Sec. 30101 et seq.), no dealer shall sell or offer for sale a vehicle to which the standard is applicable, and no person shall sell or offer for sale for use upon a vehicle an item of equipment to which the standard is applicable, unless: (a) The vehicle or equipment conforms to the applicable federal standard. (b) The vehicle or equipment bears thereon a certification by the manufacturer or distributor that it complies with the applicable federal standards. The certification may be in the form of a symbol prescribed in the federal standards or, if there is no federal symbol, by a symbol acceptable to the department. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 615, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  48. 24011.3.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Manufacturers and importers of new passenger vehicles sold or leased in California must attach a specified notice to the vehicle, and the notice can be placed differently for certain autonomous vehicles.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24011.3. (a) Every manufacturer or importer of new passenger vehicles for sale or lease in this state, shall affix to a window or the windshield of the vehicle a notice with either of the following statements, whichever is appropriate: (1) “This vehicle is equipped with bumpers that can withstand an impact of 2.5 miles per hour with no damage to the vehicle’s body and safety systems, although the bumper and related components may sustain damage. The bumper system on this vehicle conforms to the current federal bumper standard of 2.5 miles per hour.” (2) “This vehicle is equipped with a front bumper of a type that has been tested at an impact speed of (here specify the appropriate number) miles per hour, and a rear bumper of a type that has been tested at an impact speed of (here specify the appropriate number) miles per hour, resulting in no damage to the vehicle’s body and safety systems and minimal damage to the bumper and attachment hardware. Minimal damage to the bumper means minor cosmetic damage that can be repaired with the use of common repair materials and without replacing any parts. The stronger the bumper, the less likely the vehicle will require repair after a low-speed collision. This vehicle exceeds the current federal bumper standard of 2.5 miles per hour.” (b) The impact speed required to be specified in the notice pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is the maximum speed of impact upon the bumper of the vehicle at which the vehicle sustains no damage to the body and safety systems and only minimal damage to the bumper when subjected to the fixed barrier and pendulum impact tests, and when subjected to the corner impact test at not less than 60 percent of that maximum speed, conducted pursuant to Part 581 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (c) (1) A manufacturer who willfully fails to affix the notice required by subdivision (a), or willfully misstates any information in the notice, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). Each failure or misstatement is a separate offense. (2) A person who willfully defaces, alters, or removes the notice required by subdivision (a) prior to the delivery of the vehicle, to which the notice is required to be affixed, to the registered owner or lessee is guilty of a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). Each willful defacement, alteration, or removal is a separate offense. (d) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Manufacturer” is any person engaged in the manufacture or assembly of new passenger vehicles for distribution or sale, and includes an importer of new passenger vehicles for distribution or sale and any person who acts for, or is under the control of, a manufacturer in connection with the distribution or sale of new passenger vehicles. (2) “Passenger vehicle” means, notwithstanding Section 465, a motor vehicle subject to impact testing conducted pursuant to Part 581 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (3) “No damage” means that, when a passenger vehicle is subjected to impact testing, conducted pursuant to the conditions and test procedures of Sections 581.6 and 581.7 of Part 581 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the vehicle sustains no damage to the body and safety systems. (4) For purposes of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) and subdivision (b), “minimal damage to the bumper and attachment hardware” means damage that can be repaired with the use of common repair materials and without replacing any parts. In addition, not later than 30 minutes after completion of each pendulum or barrier impact test, the bumper face bar shall have no permanent deviation greater than three-quarters of one inch from its original contour and position relative to the vehicle frame and no permanent deviation greater than three-eighths of one inch from its original contour on areas of contact with the barrier face or impact ridge of the pendulum test device, measured from a straight line connecting the bumper contours adjoining the contact area. (e) The notice required by this section may be included in any notice or label required by federal law to be affixed to a window or windshield of the vehicle. (f) The notice required by this section shall, in an autonomous vehicle, as defined in Section 38750, that is not capable of operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle and not equipped with a windshield or windows, be affixed in the doorjamb, provided that this modification is consistent with, or authorized by, any applicable federal law, regulation, or exemption thereto. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 428, Sec. 1. (SB 570) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  49. 24011.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Dealers and manufacturers must give buyers or owners a clear notice when a new passenger vehicle with a partial driving automation feature is sold, delivered, or upgraded, and manufacturers and dealers may not market or name the feature in a misleading way.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24011.5. (a) A dealer or manufacturer shall not sell any new passenger vehicle that is equipped with any partial driving automation feature, or provide any software update or other vehicle upgrade that adds any partial driving automation feature, without, at the time of delivering or upgrading the vehicle, providing the buyer or owner with a distinct notice that provides the name of the feature and clearly describes the functions and limitations of the feature. (b) A manufacturer or dealer shall not name any partial driving automation feature, or describe any partial driving automation feature in marketing materials, using language that implies or would otherwise lead a reasonable person to believe, that the feature allows the vehicle to function as an autonomous vehicle, as defined in Section 38750, or otherwise has functionality not actually included in the feature. A violation of this subdivision shall be considered a misleading advertisement for the purposes of Section 11713. (c) As used in this section, “partial driving automation feature” has the same meaning as “Level 2 partial driving automation” in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J3016 (April 2021). (d) Compliance with this section shall not alter any existing duty of care or limit the civil liability of a manufacturer or dealer, including, but not limited to, claims for negligence or product defect. (e) Before delivering a passenger vehicle equipped with a partial driving automation feature to a dealer, a manufacturer shall provide information to enable the dealer to comply with subdivision (a). This information shall include specific language recommended for the notice required in that subdivision. A dealer may reasonably rely on the information provided by the manufacturer and a dealer shall not be held in violation of subdivision (a) if the manufacturer fails to provide this information to the dealer or if the information provided is deemed to be not in compliance with this section. (f) A manufacturer shall not be held in violation of subdivision (a) if the manufacturer provides a dealer with the information required under subdivision (e) and the dealer fails to provide the required notice to the buyer or owner. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 308, Sec. 1. (SB 1398) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  50. 24011.7.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section says Chapter 20.4 of the Business and Professions Code does not affect the department’s existing inspection program, and the Legislature intends that the program continue with cooperation between the department and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24011.7. (a) Nothing in Chapter 20.4 (commencing with Section 9889.50) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, shall be construed as having any effect on the existing inspection program conducted by the department. Rather, it is the intent of the Legislature that such program continue and that a cooperative relationship between the department and the Department of Consumer Affairs be established, under which the department can inform the Department of Consumer Affairs of the results and experiences of the department in order to provide data on exhaust and noise emission control device tampering and performance deterioration following mandatory inspections. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1154.)
  51. 24012.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Lighting equipment or devices subject to department requirements must comply with the department’s engineering requirements and specifications, including mounting and aiming instructions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24012. All lighting equipment or devices subject to requirements established by the department shall comply with the engineering requirements and specifications, including mounting and aiming instructions, determined and publicized by the department. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  52. 24013.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A seller may not sell a new motor vehicle unless the buyer is given a statement of the vehicle’s minimum gasoline octane number.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24013. No new motor vehicle shall be sold unless the seller provides the buyer with a statement of the minimum octane number of the gasoline for such vehicle. As used in this section “octane number” means the octane number of the gasoline adopted by the Federal Trade Commission, and if the Federal Trade Commission does not adopt an octane number, then the American Society for Testing Materials research octane number of the gasoline as defined by Section 20710 of the Business and Professions Code. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 711.)
  53. 24013.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A dealer may not sell, offer for sale, or display for sale certain new light duty trucks unless a required label is securely affixed and shows specified information.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24013.5. (a) No dealer shall sell, offer for sale, or display for sale any new light duty truck with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less unless there is securely affixed to the windshield or side window of the light duty truck a label on which the manufacturer has endorsed clearly, distinctly, and legibly, true and correct entries disclosing the following information concerning the light duty truck: (1) The make, model, and serial or identification number or numbers. (2) The retail price of the light duty truck as suggested by the manufacturer. (3) The retail delivered price, as suggested by the manufacturer, for each accessory or item of optional equipment which is physically attached to the light duty truck at the time of its delivery to the dealer and which is not included within the price of the light duty truck as stated pursuant to paragraph (2). (4) The amount charged, if any, to the dealer for the transportation of the light duty truck to the location at which it is delivered to the dealer. (5) The total of the amounts specified pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4). (b) Subdivision (a) applies to every light duty truck sold, offered for sale, or displayed in California which is manufactured on or after September 1, 1988. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 418, Sec. 2.)
  54. 24014.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Dealers may not sell, offer for sale, or display new, assembled motorcycles unless a manufacturer-approved hang tag is securely attached, and extra dealer price labels over MSRP must meet disclosure rules.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24014. (a) A dealer shall not sell, offer for sale, or display, any new, assembled motorcycle on its premises, unless there is securely attached to its handlebar a label, in the form of a hang tag, approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles, furnished by the manufacturer, on which the manufacturer shall clearly indicate the following for that specific motorcycle: (1) The recommended retail price of the motorcycle. (2) The recommended price for each accessory or item of optional equipment physically attached to the motorcycle at the time of its delivery to the dealer. (3) The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the motorcycle, which is the sum of the prices in paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) The vehicle identification number. (b) A dealer shall not affix to a new motorcycle a supplemental price label containing a price that represents the dealer’s asking price that exceeds the manufacturer’s suggested retail price unless the label is in compliance with all of the following: (1) The supplemental price label, in lieu of the supplemental sticker provided for in subdivision (q) of Section 11713.1, is securely attached to the handlebar of the motorcycle in a way that does not prevent access to the manufacturer’s hang tag and clearly and conspicuously discloses in the largest print appearing on the label, other than the print size used for the dealer’s name, that the supplemental label price is the dealer’s asking price, or words of similar import, and that it is not the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. (2) The supplemental label clearly and conspicuously discloses the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. (3) The supplemental label lists each item for which the dealer imposes a charge that is not included in the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, and discloses the additional price of each item, including, but not limited to, the amount charged by the dealer for assembly, preparation, or both, and the amount charged by the dealer for transportation to the dealership. Charges disclosed shall be net of reimbursement received by the dealer from the manufacturer. (4) If the supplemental label price is greater than the sum of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and the price of the items disclosed pursuant to paragraph (3), the supplemental label shall set forth that difference and describe it as “added mark-up.” (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 187, Sec. 2. (AB 2227) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  55. 24015.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Motorized bicycles must meet certain federal safety standards, and if operated on a highway they must also have a mirror, horn, and adequate muffler.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24015. (a) Motorized bicycles shall comply with those federal motor vehicle safety standards established pursuant to Chapter 301 (commencing with Section 30101) of Part A of Subtitle VI of Title 49 of the United States Code that apply to a motor-driven cycle, as that term is defined in regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions. These standards include, but are not limited to, provisions requiring a headlamp, taillamp, stoplamp, side and rear reflex reflectors, and adequate brakes. (b) In addition to equipment required in subdivision (a), all motorized bicycles operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a mirror as required in subdivision (a) of Section 26709, a horn as required in Section 27000, and an adequate muffler as required in subdivision (a) of Section 27150. (c) Except as provided in subdivisions (a) and (b), none of the provisions of this chapter relating to motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, as defined in this code, shall apply to a motorized bicycle. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 198, Sec. 24. (AB 3246) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  56. 24016.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Electric bicycles must meet specified equipment and motor-shutoff standards; manufacturers must certify compliance; tampering or selling speed-modification products is prohibited, with a limited exception when the bike still qualifies and the label is replaced.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24016. (a) An electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 shall meet the following criteria: (1) Comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 C.F.R. 1512.1, et seq.). (2) Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or operate in a manner such that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, if released or activated, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function. (b) A person operating an electric bicycle is not subject to the provisions of this code relating to financial responsibility, driver’s licenses, registration, and license plate requirements, and an electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle. (c) Every manufacturer of an electric bicycle shall certify that it complies with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 C.F.R. 1512.1, et seq.). (d) A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 so as to change the speed capability of the bicycle, unless the bicycle continues to meet the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 and the person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in subdivision (c) of Section 312.5. (e) A person shall not sell a product, device, or application that can modify the speed capability of an electric bicycle such that it no longer meets the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 37, Sec. 1. (AB 545) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  57. 24017.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Commercial motor vehicles operated by motor carriers must have a working speedometer that shows speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour and is accurate within plus or minus 5 mph at 50 mph, unless the section’s autonomous-vehicle exemption applies.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24017. (a) A commercial motor vehicle, as defined in Section 260, operated by a motor carrier, whether the motor carrier is a private company or a public agency shall be equipped with a speedometer that shall be maintained in good working order. The speedometer shall indicate the vehicle’s speed in miles per hour or kilometers (km) per hour and shall be accurate to within plus or minus 5 miles per hour (8 km/hour) at a speed of 50 miles per hour (80 km/hour). (b) This section does not apply to an autonomous vehicle, as defined in Section 38750, that is not capable of operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle, provided that this exemption is consistent with, or authorized by, any applicable federal law, regulation, or exemption thereto. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 428, Sec. 2. (SB 570) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  58. 24018.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Transit buses used by motor carriers providing public transportation must have a working two-way communication device; school-district buses are exempt, and the commissioner may grant a one-year extension on request.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24018. (a) Every transit bus operated by a motor carrier, whether that motor carrier is a private company or a public agency, that provides public transportation services shall be equipped with a two-way communication device that enables the driver to contact the motor carrier in the event of an emergency. The two-way communication devices shall be maintained in good working order. (b) For the purposes of this section, “two-way communication device” is a radio, cellular telephone, or other similar device permitting communication between the transit bus driver and personnel responsible for the safety of operations of the motor carrier, including, but not limited to, the motor carrier’s dispatcher. (c) This section does not apply to buses operated by a school district or on behalf of a school district. (d) The commissioner shall upon request grant a nonrenewable one year extension to any motor carrier to comply with the requirements of this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall require a motor carrier to replace an existing two-way communication device that currently meets the requirements of this section. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 937, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  59. 24019.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain heavy-duty non-gasoline vehicles with a specific malfunction indicator light shown may not be driven on public roads, and tampered-emissions vehicles may not be operated.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24019. (a) A nongasoline heavy-duty onroad motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds shall not be operated on a public road in this state if that vehicle has an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) displaying the International Standards Organization (ISO) 2575 engine symbol F01, consistent with subdivision (d) of Section 1971.1 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) A violation of this section shall be considered a mechanical violation under Section 40610. A peace officer shall not stop a vehicle solely on suspicion of a violation of this section. (c) (1) A violation of this section is a correctable violation pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 40610) of Chapter 2 of Division 17. Except as provided in subdivision (d), an owner or operator of a vehicle found to be in violation of this section shall have 45 days to correct the violation and the vehicle shall not be prohibited from being used during this time. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (d), an owner or operator of a vehicle that is used exclusively in the conduct of agricultural operations and that is found to be in violation of this section shall have a time period determined by the State Air Resources Board that is not less than 75 days from the date of the citation to correct the violation and the vehicle shall not be prohibited from being used during that time. (d) Notwithstanding subdivision (c), a vehicle found to have willfully tampered emission controls, including the vehicle’s onboard diagnostics system, shall not be operated. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 298, Sec. 5. (SB 210) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  60. 2402.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may make and enforce rules and regulations needed to carry out the department’s duties.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2402. The commissioner may make and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the department. Rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, commencing with Section 11370 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1500.)
  61. 2402.6.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may adopt and enforce safety regulations for certain vehicle fuel containers and fuel systems, and facility operators must post the applicable regulations; operating a motor vehicle in violation of a regulation adopted under this section is an infraction.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2402.6. (a) The commissioner may adopt and enforce regulations and standards with respect to fuel containers and fuel systems on vehicles using compressed or liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas used in conjunction with a propulsion system certified by the State Air Resources Board as producing as few or fewer emissions as a State Air Resources Board approved system using compressed or liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and with respect to the operation of vehicles using any of those fuels to ensure the safety of the equipment and vehicles and of persons and property using the highways. (b) The commissioner may also adopt and enforce regulations and standards with respect to fuel containers and fuel systems on vehicles using compressed or liquefied hydrogen gas or liquid fuels that generate hydrogen gas. (c) All motor vehicles with compressed natural gas fuel systems used for propulsion shall comply either with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) or with National Fire Protection Administration Standard NFPA 52, “Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems” in effect at the time of manufacture, until standards for those fuel systems have been incorporated into the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by the United States Department of Transportation. Whenever those Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards include requirements for gaseous fuel systems, all motor vehicles with gaseous fuel systems which are manufactured after the effective date of those requirements shall comply with those requirements. (d) It is an infraction for any person to operate any motor vehicle in violation of any provision of a regulation adopted pursuant to this section. (e) The operator of every facility for filling portable liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas containers having a capacity of four pounds or more but not more than 200 pounds of gas shall post in a conspicuous place the regulations applicable to that filling procedure. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 610, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  62. 2402.7.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must adopt certain federal hazardous-materials definitions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2402.7. The commissioner shall adopt the definitions designated by the United States Department of Transportation under Title 49 (commencing with Section 1801) of the United States Code and Title 49 (commencing with Section 107) of the Code of Federal Regulations relating to hazardous materials, substances, or wastes, including, but not limited to, definitions relating to any radioactive material, poison, flammable gas, nonflammable gas, flammable liquid, oxidizer, flammable solid, corrosive material (liquid or solid), irritating materials, combustible liquids, explosives, blasting agents, etiologic agents, organic peroxides, hazardous wastes, and other regulated materials of classes A, B, C, D and E. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 860, Sec. 3.)
  63. 24020.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Dealers and retail seller’s permit holders may not sell a new or used vehicle with a catalytic converter unless the converter is permanently marked with the vehicle’s VIN, subject to listed exceptions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [24000 - 24020] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24020. (a) No dealer or person holding a retail seller’s permit shall sell a new or used vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter unless the catalytic converter has been permanently marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle to which it is attached. (b) This section does not apply to any of the following: (1) A collector motor vehicle. (2) A vehicle sold in any of the of the following circumstances: (A) By a licensed automobile dismantler after being reported for dismantling pursuant to Section 11520. (B) By or through a salvage pool after obtaining a salvage certificate pursuant to Section 11515, a nonrepairable vehicle certificate pursuant to Section 11515.2, a certificate of title for a vehicle described in subdivision (f) of Section 11515 or subdivision (f) of Section 11515.2, or a similar ownership document issued by another state. (C) By or through a salvage disposal auction. For purposes of this section, “salvage disposal auction” means an auction where a person or entity, engaged primarily in the business of selling total loss salvage vehicles on behalf of insurance companies and that has more than eight business locations in California, sells total loss salvage vehicles. (D) By or through a wholesale motor vehicle auction. For purposes of this section, “wholesale motor vehicle auction” means an auction where the dealer conducting the auction does not take ownership of the vehicle and the vehicle is sold to a nonretail buyer for resale. (3) A vehicle where the buyer declines the seller’s offer to permanently mark the catalytic converter pursuant to subdivision (a) and the dealer discloses the catalytic converter permanent marking as a body part marking product in accordance with Sections 2981 and 2982.2 of the Civil Code. (4) A motorcycle, as defined in Section 400. (c) As used in this section, “permanently marked” means prominently engraved, etched, welded, metal stamped, acid marked, or otherwise permanently imprinted using a similarly reliable method of imparting a lasting mark on the exterior case of the catalytic converter. (d) A dealer or person holding a retail seller’s permit who violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction punishable pursuant to Section 42001. (e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025. (Repealed (in Sec. 2) and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 858, Sec. 3. (SB 55) Effective January 1, 2024. Operative January 1, 2025, by its own provisions.)
  64. 2403.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may create highway patrol districts and establish branch offices when needed.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2403. The commissioner may create highway patrol districts for the efficient administration and enforcement of this code and the laws respecting the use of highways. The commissioner may establish branch offices where necessary. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 106. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  65. 2403.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner or a designated representative may make reciprocal operational agreements with certain neighboring state agencies, and the commissioner may set procedures to carry them out.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2403.5. The commissioner, or a designated representative, may enter into reciprocal operational agreements with authorized representatives of the Oregon State Police, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety to promote expeditious and effective law enforcement service to the public, and assistance between the members of the California Highway Patrol and those agencies, in areas adjacent to the borders of this state and each of the adjoining states pursuant to Section 830.39 of the Penal Code. The reciprocal operational agreement shall be in writing and may cover the reciprocal exchange of law enforcement services, resources, facilities, and any other necessary and proper matters between the Department of the California Highway Patrol and the respective agency. Any agreement shall specify the involved departments, divisions, or units of the agencies, the duration and purpose of the agreement, the responsibility for damages, the method of financing any joint or cooperative undertaking, and the methods to be employed to terminate an agreement. The commissioner may establish operational procedures in implementation of any reciprocal operational agreement that are necessary to achieve the purposes of the agreement. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 345, Sec. 11. (AB 2752) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  66. 2404.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must establish headquarters or substations in charter counties, except counties of the first or second class, and may establish them in other suitable localities.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2404. The commissioner shall establish, in counties having charters, except in counties of the first or second class, headquarters or substations for the efficient performance of the duties of the department, and may establish, in other localities deemed most suitable, headquarters or substations. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 107. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
  67. 2404.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must obtain a vehicle suitable for registration and commercial safety inspections at border crossings into Mexico.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2404.5. The department shall obtain a vehicle suitable for registration and commercial safety inspections at border crossings into Mexico. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 299. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  68. 2405.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may buy or lease real estate and build structures needed by the department or its divisions, but only with approval from the Department of General Services.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2405. The commissioner may purchase or lease such real estate and erect such buildings as the department or any of its divisions require, subject to the approval of the Department of General Services. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)
  69. 2406.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may require highway patrol vehicles to carry a stretcher and emergency first aid equipment for transporting injured persons.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2406. The commissioner may provide that any highway patrol vehicle shall be equipped with a stretcher and emergency first aid equipment for use in transporting injured persons. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  70. 2407.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must prepare accident-report forms and supply them on request to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other suitable agencies or individuals.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2407. The department shall prepare and on request supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other suitable agencies or individuals, forms for accident reports required under this code, which reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the cause, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  71. 2408.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must tabulate all accident reports and publish accident statistics annually or more often. It may also analyze reports, do further research, and run experimental field tests on highway accident prevention.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2408. The department shall tabulate and may analyze all accident reports and publish annually or at more frequent intervals statistical information based thereon as to the number and location of traffic accidents, as well as other information relating to traffic accident prevention. Based upon its findings after such analysis, the department may conduct further necessary detailed research to more fully determine the cause and control of highway accidents. It may further conduct experimental field tests within areas of the State to prove the practicability of various ideas advanced in traffic control and accident prevention. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  72. 2409.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Members of the California Highway Patrol have peace officer powers as provided in Penal Code Section 830.2.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2409. All members of the California Highway Patrol have the powers of a peace officer as provided in Section 830.2 of the Penal Code. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 938.)
  73. 241.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines when a dealer is a “buy-here-pay-here” dealer and includes a 90%/45-day assignment test and a 30-day payment exclusion for certain motor vehicle sale contracts.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 241. A “buy-here-pay-here” dealer is a dealer, as defined in Section 285, who is not otherwise expressly excluded by Section 241.1, and who does all of the following: (a) Enters into conditional sale contracts, within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 2981 of the Civil Code, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 2b (commencing with Section 2981) of Title 14 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, or lease contracts, within the meaning of Section 2985.7 of the Civil Code, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 2d (commencing with Section 2985.7) of Title 14 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code. (b) Assigns less than 90 percent of all unrescinded conditional sale contracts and lease contracts to unaffiliated third-party finance or leasing sources within 45 days of the consummation of those contracts. (c) For purposes of this section, a conditional sale contract does not include a contract for the sale of a motor vehicle if all amounts owed under the contract are paid in full within 30 days. (d) The department may promulgate regulations as necessary to implement this section. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 741, Sec. 2. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  74. 241.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section says who is not included in the term “buy-here-pay-here” dealer.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 241.1. The term “buy-here-pay-here” dealer does not include any of the following: (a) A lessor who primarily leases vehicles that are two model years old or newer. (b) A dealer that does both of the following: (1) Certifies 100 percent of used vehicle inventory offered for sale at retail price pursuant to Section 11713.18. (2) Maintains an onsite service and repair facility that is licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair and employs a minimum of five master automobile technicians that are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 741, Sec. 3. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  75. 2410.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Members of the California Highway Patrol may direct traffic, including in emergencies and when needed for safety or to expedite traffic.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2410. Members of the California Highway Patrol are authorized to direct traffic according to law, and, in the event of a fire or other emergency, or to expedite traffic or insure safety, may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  76. 2410.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department may contract to provide supplemental patrol services for special events that create extraordinary traffic control needs.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2410.5. (a) The department may contract with a person or governmental entity that is conducting a special event which will impose extraordinary traffic control requirements at and near the site of the special event to provide supplemental patrol services to coordinate and direct traffic at and near the special event site. A contract entered into pursuant to this section shall include provisions for reimbursement to the department, and may include a requirement for the posting of a bond, for the cost of providing the supplemental patrol services, as determined by the commissioner. (b) The patrol services, if any, provided under this section shall be rendered by officers of the department. (c) Contract patrol services authorized under this section shall not reduce the normal and regular services of the department. (d) Any contract fees received by the department pursuant to a contract under this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 54, Sec. 1. Effective May 27, 1983.)
  77. 2411.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Members of the California Highway Patrol are authorized to serve all warrants related to enforcing this code.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2411. Members of the California Highway Patrol are authorized to serve all warrants relating to the enforcement of this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  78. 2412.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Members of the California Highway Patrol may investigate accidents that cause personal injury or death and gather evidence for prosecution.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2412. All members of the California Highway Patrol may investigate accidents resulting in personal injuries or death and gather evidence for the purpose of prosecuting the person or persons guilty of any violation of the law contributing to the happening of such accident. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  79. 2413.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The Highway Patrol commissioner may coordinate vehicle theft work, while the department must limit, protect, and report on license plate reader data use.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2413. (a) The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol is designated as the Statewide Vehicle Theft Investigation and Apprehension Coordinator. The commissioner may establish vehicle theft prevention, investigation, and apprehension programs. The commissioner may assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies by coordinating multijurisdictional vehicle theft investigations and may establish programs to improve the ability of law enforcement to combat vehicle theft. (b) The Department of the California Highway Patrol may retain license plate data captured by a license plate reader (LPR) for no more than 60 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnaping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, and Blue Alerts. (c) The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall not sell LPR data for any purpose and shall not make the data available to an agency that is not a law enforcement agency or an individual who is not a law enforcement officer. The data may be used by a law enforcement agency only for purposes of locating vehicles or persons when either are reasonably suspected of being involved in the commission of a public offense. (d) The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall monitor internal use of the LPR data to prevent unauthorized use. (e) The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, as a part of the annual automobile theft report submitted to the Legislature pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 10901, report the LPR practices and usage, including the number of LPR data disclosures, a record of the agencies to which data was disclosed and for what purpose, and any changes in policy that affect privacy concerns. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 38, Sec. 6. (AB 115) Effective June 30, 2011.)
  80. 2414.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department may hold or store certain unclaimed property, except registered vehicles, until it is claimed and storage charges are paid.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2414. When lost, stolen, abandoned or otherwise unclaimed property, except vehicles subject to registration under this code, comes into possession of the department, the department may hold or store the same with some responsible person until it is claimed and all just and reasonable charges for saving and storage thereof have been paid. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  81. 2415.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    If unclaimed property is not claimed within six months and charges are unpaid, the department may sell it at public auction after giving at least five days’ notice by newspaper publication.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2415. (a) If the owner or other person entitled to the possession thereof fails to claim the property within six months and pay the charges, the department may sell it to the highest bidder at public auction at the place where the same may be held or stored, having first caused notice of sale to be given at least five days before the time fixed therefor, by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county where the sale is to be held. (b) Any excess in the proceeds of the sale after paying such charges and expenses of sale including but not limited to the costs of advertising and a fee of not exceeding ten dollars ($10) to be charged by the department for making the sale shall be deposited in the State Treasury in the special deposit fund as money remaining unclaimed in the hands of the department. (c) On payment of the price bid for the property sold, the delivery of the property with the commissioner’s bill of sale vests title in the purchaser. (d) In any case where there is no bid offered for the property, or if the highest bid offered does not exceed the charges for saving, holding, and storage and the expenses of sale, the same shall become the property of the department as compensation for expenses incurred. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  82. 2416.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol may issue authorized emergency vehicle permits for listed vehicles only when they are used for emergency response or similar urgent public-safety purposes.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2416. (a) The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol may issue authorized emergency vehicle permits only for the following vehicles, and then only upon a finding in each case that the vehicle is used in responding to emergency calls for fire or law enforcement, the immediate preservation of life or property, or the apprehension of law violators: (1) Any vehicle maintained in whole or in part by the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, and privately owned and operated by a marshal, deputy marshal, or person who is a member of, receives salary from, and is regularly employed by, a police department or sheriff’s department, if the state, a city, a county, or a city and county does not furnish to that person a publicly owned authorized emergency vehicle. (2) Any vehicle owned and operated by a public utility, used primarily to accomplish emergency repairs to utility facilities or used primarily by railroad police officers, who are commissioned by the Governor, in the performance of their duties. (3) Firefighting or rescue equipment designed and operated exclusively as such. (4) Any vehicle operated by the chief, assistant chief, or one other uniformed person designated by the chief of a fire department organized as provided in the Health and Safety Code or the Government Code or a special act of the Legislature. (5) Any vehicle of an air pollution control district used to enforce law relating to air pollution from motor vehicles. (6) Any vehicle operated by the chief of a fire department established on any base of the Armed Forces of the United States. (7) Any vehicle owned and operated by a fire company organized pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 14825) of Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code. (8) A privately owned ambulance licensed pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 2500). (9) Any vehicle other than a privately owned ambulance used by privately owned ambulance operators exclusively to transport medical supplies, lifesaving equipment, or personnel to the scene of an emergency when a request for medical supplies, lifesaving equipment, or personnel has been made by any person or public agency responsible for providing emergency medical transportation. The vehicle shall display a sign or lettering not less than two and one-half inches in height, in a color providing a sharp contrast to its background, on each side showing the name of the ambulance operator. (10) Any vehicle owned and operated by an office or department of a city, county, city and county, or district that is designated by an ordinance adopted by the governing body of that local agency as a hazardous materials response team vehicle for response to hazardous materials emergencies. (11) Any vehicle owned by a county, city, or city and county office of emergency services only while that vehicle is being used by a public employee who is employed by the office in responding to any disaster, including, but not limited to, a fire, flood, earthquake, tsunami, or hazardous materials spill. (b) The commissioner may adopt and enforce regulations to implement this section. (c) Violation of any regulation adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this section is a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 152, Sec. 1. (AB 438) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  83. 2417.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may suspend or revoke an authorized emergency vehicle permit if the vehicle violates the code, violates commissioner rules, or is not properly equipped.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2417. (a) The commissioner may suspend or revoke any permit issued for an authorized emergency vehicle under the following conditions: (1) The vehicle is operated in violation of any of the provisions of this code. (2) The vehicle is operated in violation of the rules and regulations relating to authorized emergency vehicles as promulgated by the commissioner. (3) The vehicle is not equipped as required by this code. (b) The permittee of any authorized emergency vehicle whose permit has been suspended or revoked shall be entitled, upon request, to a hearing in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (c) When any authorized emergency vehicle permit has been suspended or revoked under provisions of this section, any additional authorized emergency vehicle permit issued in the name of the permittee may be likewise suspended or revoked. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 272.)
  84. 2418.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must adopt reasonable rules for foreign commercial vehicles entering and operating in the state so they meet the same standards as other commercial vehicles.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2418. The department shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations to ensure that all foreign commercial vehicles entering into, and operating within, this state meet those standards already in effect for other commercial vehicles and shall address, but not be limited to, the following concerns: (a) Vehicle maintenance. (b) Maximum hours of service for drivers. (c) Insurance. (d) Enforcement of criminal, civil, and administrative actions, including, but not limited to, impoundment of vehicles for second or subsequent violations of rules and regulations adopted under this section. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 727, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999. Pursuant to Sec. 5 of Ch. 727, this addition became operative only if funding was provided in the 1998 Budget Act.)
  85. 2418.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department and the State Air Resources Board must conduct vehicle safety and emissions inspections at California-Mexican border crossings, as far as possible.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2418.1. For purposes of enforcing the provisions of Section 2418, the department and the State Air Resources Board shall, to the maximum extent possible, conduct vehicle safety and emissions inspections at the California-Mexican border crossings. Inspections shall be conducted at the Otay Mesa and Calexico commercial vehicle inspection facilities operated by the department and at other random roadside locations as determined by the department, in consultation with the board. Inspections for safety and emissions shall be consistent with the inspection procedures specified in Title 13 (commencing with Section 2175) of the California Code of Regulations as they pertain to vehicle inspections. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 727, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999. Pursuant to Sec. 5 of Ch. 727, this addition became operative only if funding was provided in the 1998 Budget Act.)
  86. 2418.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Emergency ambulances operated in the state must be equipped at all times with a resuscitator, and the resuscitator may not have straps that could attach it to the human head.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2418.5. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every emergency ambulance that is operated within this state by any public or private agency, including, but not limited to, any emergency ambulance that is operated by the State of California, any charter or general law city or county, or any district, shall be equipped at all times with a resuscitator. (b) For purposes of this section “emergency ambulance” means a vehicle that is designed or intended to be used in providing emergency transportation of wounded, injured, sick, disabled, or incapacitated human beings. (c) For the purposes of this section, a “resuscitator” means a device that adequately, effectively and safely restores breathing, including, but not limited to, a portable hand-operated, self-refilling bag-valve mask unit for inflation of the lungs with either air or oxygen. The resuscitator shall not have any straps that could be used to attach the resuscitator to the human head. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 404, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  87. 2419.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A California Highway Patrol member may give replacement flares to a person in qualifying highway accident or hazard situations, and the requester does not have to file a claim for them.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2419. (a) Any member of the California Highway Patrol may give flares to any person as replacement for flares used by such person to warn traffic of an accident or other hazardous condition on a highway, provided such person was not required by law to give such warning, or was not involved in the accident or the creation of the hazardous condition. The officer shall not replace such flares unless he is reasonably satisfied that such person in fact placed the flares for which replacement is requested. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the person requesting replacement of flares shall not be required to file any claim for such flares. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 167.)
  88. 242.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines “camp trailer” by size and use, and says a camp trailer is not treated as a trailer coach.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 242. A “camp trailer” is a vehicle designed to be used on a highway, capable of human habitation for camping or recreational purposes, that does not exceed 16 feet in overall length from the foremost point of the trailer hitch to the rear extremity of the trailer body and does not exceed 96 inches in width and includes any tent trailer. Where a trailer telescopes for travel, the size shall apply to the trailer as fully extended. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a camp trailer shall not be deemed to be a trailer coach. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1536.)
  89. 2420.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    On request from the California Highway Patrol, motorcycle manufacturers must provide a certification of gross brake horsepower to the department. If they do not comply within 30 days after the request is mailed, dealers may not sell or offer for sale the specific make and model covered by the request.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2420. Upon request of the California Highway Patrol, manufacturers of motorcycles shall furnish a certification of gross brake horsepower to the department. If any manufacturer of motorcycles fails to comply with such request within 30 days from the date such request has been deposited in the mail, then and in that event no dealer shall sell or offer for sale the particular make and model of motocycle for which the certification was requested. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 422.)
  90. 2420.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department may contract to inspect certain vehicles and issue inspection stickers, and the contract must require payment equal to the department’s costs.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2420.5. (a) The department may enter into a contract to conduct an inspection of vehicles that are subject to Section 500.100 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and issue the vehicle inspection sticker authorized under subdivision (b) of that section to qualified vehicles. (b) Any contract entered into under subdivision (a) shall provide that the amount to be paid to the department shall be equal to the costs incurred by the department for services provided under the contract. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 877, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  91. 2421.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner may approve out-of-state travel in the United States for California Highway Patrol members to attend certain law-enforcement funeral-related events, and reimbursement is allowed up to a yearly cap of $40,000.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2421. Notwithstanding Section 11032 of the Government Code, the commissioner may approve the out-of-state travel within the United States of members of the California Highway Patrol, in numbers the commissioner deems appropriate, to attend out-of-state funerals of law enforcement officers or to attend out-of-state events related to the funerals of law enforcement officers, including the National Peace Officers Memorial. Reimbursement for actual and necessary traveling expenses shall be allowed for members of the California Highway Patrol approved to travel out of state pursuant to this section up to a maximum aggregate amount of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) in any fiscal year. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  92. 2421.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A freeway emergency service authority may contract for call-box services, but if it contracts with the CHP it must follow specified guidelines and include agreed service terms; if it contracts with another entity, it must meet those guidelines, coordinate call transfers, and reimburse the CHP’s costs.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2421.5. (a) When any Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies has imposed additional fees on vehicles pursuant to Section 2555 of the Streets and Highways Code, the authority may contract with the department or a private or public entity to handle calls originating from the authority’s motorist aid call box system. (b) (1) If the contract is with the department, its terms shall comply with the requirements specified in paragraph (2) for the system on the portions of the California Freeway and Expressway System and on county roads in rural, unincorporated areas of the county and on state highway routes that connect segments of these systems, if they are located within the county in which the authority is established and the Department of the California Highway Patrol has law enforcement responsibility over them. (2) The contract shall contain guidelines, as jointly agreed to between the authority and the department, following consultation with the authority, for services to be provided, including, but not limited to, reporting requirements, immediate transfer of emergency calls and traffic management information to the department, computer interface capability with the department, performance standards, and coordination with the eligible tow service providers. (c) If the contract is with a private or public entity, the authority shall ensure that the specifications in the “CHP/Cal Trans Call Box and Motorist Aid Guidelines” are met and coordinate with the department to determine which calls will be transferred to it for response. The authority shall reimburse the department for all costs incurred under this subdivision in accordance with the “CHP/Cal Trans Call Box and Motorist Aid Guidelines.” If an authority has a contract with a private or public entity having a commencement date of July 1, 2003, or prior, the performance standards of those contracts shall remain in effect until modifications are made to the applicable sections of the statewide guidelines. (d) The authority may contract with the Department of the California Highway Patrol to perform duties as mutually agreed by the parties. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 374, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  93. 2422.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must set and implement basic emergency medical dispatcher training for its dispatchers using EMS Authority guidelines, and the commissioner may require a higher training level when appropriate.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2422. The department shall determine and implement the basic level of emergency medical dispatcher training for dispatchers employed by the department based on guidelines developed by the Emergency Medical Services Authority with the concurrence of the department. The commissioner may adopt a higher level of training for department dispatchers where appropriate. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 70, Sec. 3. (AB 2038) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  94. 2423.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    When approving certain additional instruction and training, the department must consider related Education Code requirements.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2423. In approving the additional instruction and training required under subdivision (b) of Section 680, the department shall consider the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 40080) of Part 23.5 of the Education Code, as those provisions relate to instruction and training requirements for schoolbus drivers and school pupil activity bus drivers. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 654. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  95. 2424.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The Highway Patrol Commissioner may make towing, emergency road, and storage agreements, and the department must work with the towing industry and provide a hearing and appeal process in some cases.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2424. (a) The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol may enter into agreements with providers of towing, emergency road, and storage services for the purpose of determining which providers shall be summoned by the department when those services are necessary for public assistance or to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code shall not apply to the agreements. The department shall confer with the towing industry, as necessary, to reach agreements mutually beneficial to the public, the towing industry, and the department. (b) This section does not prohibit a member of the public from selecting any vehicle towing, emergency road service, or storage provider, except when towing or storage is ordered by a member of the department under the provisions of law. (c) These agreements shall be implemented in cooperation with representatives of the towing industry, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects: liability insurance requirements, towing, emergency road service, and storage fees, inspection of business and storage facilities and equipment, recordkeeping, minimum equipment requirements, and the establishment of tow districts. (d) Failure of a towing, emergency road service, or storage provider to comply with the provisions of the agreement may result in the suspension or termination of the agreement. In the event of suspension or termination of the agreement, and at the request of the towing, emergency road service, or storage provider, the department shall provide a hearing and appeal process to the provider. (e) Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the hearing and appeal process specified in subdivision (d). (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 2.)
  96. 24250.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    During darkness, a vehicle must have the lighting equipment required by this chapter.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24250. During darkness, a vehicle shall be equipped with lighted lighting equipment as required for the vehicle by this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  97. 24251.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Visibility-distance rules for lighting equipment apply only in darkness, straight ahead on a level unlighted highway, under normal atmospheric conditions, unless the chapter says otherwise.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24251. Any requirement in this chapter as to the distance from which any lighting equipment shall render a person or vehicle visible or within which any lighting equipment shall be visible shall apply during darkness, directly ahead upon a straight, level unlighted highway, and under normal atmospheric conditions, unless a different time, direction, or condition is expressly stated. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  98. 24252.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicle lighting equipment that is required must be kept in working order, with correct bulbs and voltage levels, and some lamp combinations are restricted.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24252. (a) (1) All lighting equipment of a required type installed on a vehicle shall at all times be maintained in good working order. Lamps shall be equipped with bulbs of the correct voltage rating corresponding to the nominal voltage at the lamp socket. (2) For purposes of this section, “lighting equipment of a required type” includes lighting equipment specifically required by this code and lighting equipment required pursuant to Part 393 or Part 571 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) The voltage at a tail, stop, license plate, side marker or clearance lamp socket on a vehicle shall not be less than 85 percent of the design voltage of the bulb. Voltage tests shall be conducted with the engine operating. (c) Two or more lamp or reflector functions may be combined, provided each function subject to requirements established by the department meets those requirements. (1) A turn signal lamp may not be combined optically with a stoplamp unless the stoplamp is extinguished when the turn signal is flashing. (2) A clearance lamp may not be combined optically with a taillamp or identification lamp. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 311, Sec. 5. (SB 814) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  99. 24253.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Some newer motor vehicles and motorcycles must have taillamps that stay lit for at least 15 minutes under specified engine-off conditions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24253. (a) All motor vehicles manufactured and first registered after January 1, 1970, shall be equipped so all taillamps are capable of remaining lighted for a period of at least one-quarter hour with the engine inoperative. This requirement shall be complied with by an energy storing system which is recharged by energy produced by the vehicle. (b) All motorcycles manufactured and first registered after January 1, 1971, shall be equipped so all taillamps, when turned on, will remain lighted automatically for a period of at least one-quarter hour if the engine stops. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 217.)
  100. 24254.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    If a rule sets the mounted height of lamps or reflectors, measure it from the lamp or reflector’s center to the level surface where the unloaded vehicle stands.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24254. Whenever a requirement is declared as to the mounted height of lamps or reflectors, the height shall be measured from the center of the lamp or reflector to the level surface upon which the vehicle stands when it is without a load. (Added by renumbering Section 25952 by Stats. 1969, Ch. 341.)
  101. 24255.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A vehicle may use a supplemental visibility system at night, but the system must not block the driver’s view or create glare, and it must operate only when the headlamps are on.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [24250 - 24255] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24255. (a) A vehicle may be equipped with a system to supplement the driver’s visibility of the roadway to the front or rear of the vehicle during darkness. This system may incorporate an illuminating device that emits radiation predominantly in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum and a display monitor to provide an image visible to the driver of the vehicle. The system, or any portion of it, shall not obstruct the vision of the driver, and shall not emit any glaring light visible in any direction or to any person. The illuminating device may be mounted inside the vehicle, if it is constructed and mounted so as to prevent any direct or reflected light, other than a monitorial indicator emitted from the device, from being visible to the driver. (b) The system shall be operated only with the headlamps lighted. An illuminating device for the system shall be interlocked with the headlamp switch so that it is operable only when the headlamps are lighted. (c) (1) No part of the illuminating device may be physically or optically combined with any other required or permitted lighting device. (2) The illuminating device may be installed within a housing containing other required or permitted lighting devices, if the function of the other devices is not impaired thereby. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 198, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  102. 2426.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must prepare a one-page information sheet about its Designated Driver Program.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2426. The department shall prepare a one-page information sheet describing its Designated Driver Program. The sheet shall include information concerning the person or entity an alcoholic beverage licensee may contact for assistance in establishing a Designated Driver Program. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1337, Sec. 3.)
  103. 2427.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    When the department sends an applicant’s fingerprints to the Department of Justice and must pay a fee, it must charge the applicant enough to reimburse that fee.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2427. Whenever the department submits the fingerprints of an applicant for a license or certificate to the Department of Justice, and is required to pay a fee pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, the department, without the necessity of adopting regulations, shall charge the applicant a fee sufficient to reimburse the department for that fee. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1360, Sec. 4.)
  104. 2428.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The Highway Patrol may set and collect charges for protective services, must have payments made by direct transfer, and must deposit the money into the Protective Services Fund.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2428. (a) The Department of the California Highway Patrol may fix the cost or pro rata share, or, in its discretion, an amount it considers equivalent to the cost or pro rata share, and collect from each state agency in advance or upon any other basis that it may determine the cost of providing protective services for state employees and property. (b) Payments for services provided shall be made by direct transfer as described in Section 11255 of the Government Code. All money received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Protective Services Fund, which is hereby created. When appropriated by the Legislature, funds in the Protective Services Fund shall be used by the department to fulfill those responsibilities set forth in subdivisions (g), (h), and (i) of Section 2400. (c) If a state agency refuses to pay the charges fixed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol for security services rendered, the department may file a claim for those charges against any appropriations made for the support or maintenance of all or any part of the work and affairs of the state agency. The Controller shall draw his or her warrant in accordance with law upon the claim in favor of the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 305, Sec. 68. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  105. 2429.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must create an 800 telephone number system for reporting certain violations and must publicize it through outreach in its El Protector Program.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2429. The department shall develop an “800” telephone number system to facilitate public reporting of violations of Article 2 (commencing with Section 31400) of Chapter 5 of Division 13. The department shall include in the department’s “El Protector Program” public outreach activities that publicize the “800” telephone number system. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 557, Sec. 1. Effective September 29, 1999.)
  106. 2429.3.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must appoint a 12-member committee to create a public awareness campaign and safety video about where house cars may be legally operated in the state.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2429.3. (a) The commissioner shall appoint a committee of 12 members to develop a public awareness and outreach campaign to educate manufacturers, sellers, and owners of house cars, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 12804.10, regarding locations where those vehicles may be legally operated within the state. The committee shall consist of the commissioner, two members representing owners or operators of house cars, and one representative from each of the following: (1) The Department of Transportation. (2) The Department of Motor Vehicles. (3) The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. (4) The California Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association. (5) The National Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association. (6) The Family Motor Coach Association. (7) The Good Sam Club. (8) The recreational vehicle manufacturing industry. (9) The California Travel Parks Association. (b) The committee shall develop a driver education safety video for operators of house cars. The video, as well as a map of the approved highways on which those vehicles may operate, shall be made available to dealers of house cars. The committee shall encourage dealers to make copies of the video and map available to purchasers of those vehicles. The video shall be produced at no cost to the state. (c) Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and without compensation. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 658, Sec. 1. Effective October 10, 2001.)
  107. 2429.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The department must provide an education program about farm labor vehicle certification requirements.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2429.5. The department, in cooperation with county and local farm bureaus, shall provide a program to educate growers and farmers and farm labor vehicle owners and drivers regarding farm labor vehicle certification requirements, including, but not limited to, certification requirements for farm labor vehicle drivers. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 556, Sec. 2. Effective September 29, 1999.)
  108. 2429.7.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The commissioner must appoint an impaired driving task force, and the task force must study impairment detection, make policy recommendations, and report to the Legislature by January 1, 2021.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2429.7. (a) The commissioner shall appoint an impaired driving task force to develop recommendations for best practices, protocols, proposed legislation, and other policies that will address the issue of impaired driving, including driving under the influence of cannabis and controlled substances. The task force shall also examine the use of technology, including field testing technologies and validated field sobriety tests, to identify drivers under the influence of prescription drugs, cannabis, and controlled substances. The task force shall include, but is not limited to, the commissioner, who shall serve as chairperson, and at least one member from each of the following: (1) The Office of Traffic Safety. (2) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (3) Local law enforcement. (4) District attorneys. (5) Public defenders. (6) California Association of Crime Laboratory Directors. (7) California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. (8) The California Cannabis Research Program, known as the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, authorized pursuant to Section 11362.9 of the Health and Safety Code. (9) An organization that represents medicinal cannabis patients. (10) Licensed physicians with expertise in substance abuse disorder treatment. (11) Researchers with expertise in identifying impairment caused by prescription medications and controlled substances. (12) Nongovernmental organizations committed to social justice issues. (13) A nongovernmental organization that focuses on improving roadway safety. (b) The members of the task force shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and without compensation. (c) The task force members shall be free of economic relationships with any company that profits from the sale of technologies or equipment that is intended to identify impairment. Members and their organizations shall not receive pay from, grants from, or any form of financial support from companies or entities that sell such technologies or equipment. (d) The task force shall make recommendations regarding prevention of impaired driving, means of identifying impaired driving, and responses to impaired driving that reduce reoccurrence, including, but not limited to, evidence-based approaches that do not rely on incarceration. (e) The task force shall make recommendations regarding how to best capture data to evaluate the impact that cannabis legalization is having on roadway safety. (f) By January 1, 2021, the task force shall report to the Legislature its policy recommendations and the steps state agencies are taking regarding impaired driving. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 173. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  109. 2429.9.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    The Department of the California Highway Patrol must provide free commercial-vehicle enforcement training and completion certificates to city and county law enforcement agencies by January 1, 2027. Certain jurisdictions must have at least one officer with a completion certificate by the time a required circulation element update or ordinance adoption occurs, unless the training was not made available at no charge.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [2400 - 2429.9] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 2429.9. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall make the following available to city and county law enforcement agencies subject to this section: (1) At no charge, training on enforcement of laws related to commercial vehicles, as defined in Section 260 of the California Vehicle Code, including, but not limited to, truck route enforcement. (2) Course completion certificates for city and county law enforcement personnel who have completed the training described in paragraph (1). (b) All jurisdictions that are required to update a circulation element or to adopt an ordinance pursuant to Section 65098.1 of the Government Code shall have at least one enforcement officer that has received a completion certificate pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) by the date upon which that circulation element is updated or ordinance is adopted. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the department to provide training for which it has not received funding or to require a jurisdiction to have an enforcement officer that has received a course completion certificate if the department has not made the training described in subdivision (a) available to law enforcement personnel at no charge. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 316, Sec. 16. (SB 415) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  110. 243.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines “camper” and says a one-axle camper is not considered a vehicle.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 243. A “camper” is a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation or camping purposes. A camper having one axle shall not be considered a vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 228.)
  111. 2430.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    This section defines several terms used in the article, including “tow truck driver,” “employer,” “regional or local entity,” “emergency road service,” and “freeway service patrol.”

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2430.1. As used in this article, each of the following terms has the following meaning: (a) “Tow truck driver” means a person who operates a tow truck, who renders towing service or emergency road service to motorists while involved in freeway service patrol operations, pursuant to an agreement with a regional or local entity, and who has or will have direct and personal contact with the individuals being transported or assisted. As used in this subdivision, “towing service” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2436. (b) “Employer” means a person or organization that employs those persons defined in subdivision (a), or who is an owner-operator who performs the activity specified in subdivision (a), and who is involved in freeway service patrol operations pursuant to an agreement or contract with a regional or local entity. (c) “Regional or local entity” means a public organization established as a public transportation planning entity pursuant to Title 7.1 (commencing with Section 66500) of the Government Code or authorized to impose a transaction and use tax for transportation purposes by the Public Utilities Code or the service authority for freeway emergencies described in Section 2551 of the Streets and Highways Code. (d) “Emergency road service” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2436. (e) “Freeway service patrol” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2561 of the Streets and Highways Code. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 179, Sec. 214. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  112. 2430.2.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    This section expands the definition of “regional or local entity” to include certain transportation and freeway-emergency entities.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2430.2. “Regional or local entity,” as defined by subdivision (c) of Section 2430.1, also includes the transportation planning entity established pursuant to Section 130050.1 of the Public Utilities Code or the service authority for freeway emergencies described in Section 2551 of the Streets and Highways Code. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 374, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  113. 2430.3.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    Certain tow truck drivers must promptly tell their employers, prospective employers, and the California Highway Patrol about specified arrests or convictions before the next workshift. The commissioner may use CLETS to run criminal history and driver history checks for CHP rotation tow truck operators.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2430.3. (a) Every freeway service patrol tow truck driver and any California Highway Patrol rotation tow truck operator shall notify each of his or her employers and prospective employers and the Department of the California Highway Patrol of an arrest or conviction of any crime specified in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 13377 prior to beginning the next workshift for that employer. (b) For the purpose of conducting criminal history and driver history checks of any California Highway Patrol rotation tow truck operator, the commissioner may utilize the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 127, Sec. 5. Effective July 30, 2001.)
  114. 2430.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    Employers hiring tow truck drivers must require certificate submission, review and copy the certificate, keep required records, allow inspection, and remove certain drivers after arrest or conviction notice.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2430.5. (a) Every employer intending to hire a tow truck driver on or after July 1, 1992, shall require the applicant for employment to submit a temporary tow truck driver certificate issued by the department or a permanent tow truck driver certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The employer shall review the certificate and obtain a copy to be maintained as required by subdivision (c). The employer shall not hire any tow truck driver in any freeway service patrol operations who does not provide a temporary tow truck driver certificate issued by the department or a permanent tow truck driver certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The employer shall not allow a tow truck driver who is not certified to participate in any freeway service patrol operations. If the issuance date on the certificate is more than 90 days from the proposed date of hire, the employer shall contact the department to reverify eligibility. (b) On or after July 1, 1992, every employer, whose currently employed tow truck drivers are required to obtain a tow truck driver certificate pursuant to Section 12520, shall require the employees to submit to the employer a temporary tow truck driver certificate issued by the department or a permanent tow truck driver certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The employer shall review the certificate and obtain a copy to be maintained as required by subdivision (c). (c) Every employer shall maintain a tow truck driver certificate file for all tow truck drivers hired on or after July 1, 1992, or all currently employed tow truck drivers who are required to obtain a tow truck driver certificate pursuant to Section 12520. The employer shall retain employee rosters and copies of tow truck driver certificates for all tow truck drivers. The roster shall be comprised of the following two lists: (1) Drivers who have valid tow truck driver certificates. (2) Drivers who would be prohibited, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13377, from involvement in any freeway service patrol operation. Every employer shall make available for inspection by the department at the employer’s primary place of business in this state. In addition, the employer shall maintain a personnel roster, also available for inspection, of all current tow truck drivers and their date of hire by the employer. (d) Upon notification that a tow truck driver has been arrested for, or convicted of, any crime specified in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 13377, the employer shall remove that tow truck driver from any position involving freeway service patrol operations. (e) A violation of this section by an employer is a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1241, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  115. 2431.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    This section requires fingerprinting, criminal-history screening, fees, confidentiality, and temporary certificate issuance for tow truck driver certification.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2431. (a) For the purposes of conducting criminal history and driver history screening of tow truck drivers and employers, the commissioner shall do all of the following: (1) Obtain fingerprints from tow truck drivers and employers. The fingerprint cards will be submitted to the Department of Justice for criminal history checks. (2) Obtain a second set of fingerprints from applicants who have not continuously resided in the state for the previous seven years, and submit that card to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for out-of-state criminal history checks. The department may charge a fee sufficient to cover the additional expense of processing the fingerprint cards through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (3) Verify that the tow truck driver or employer, or both, have a valid California driver’s license, through the use of the automated records system. (b) On and after July 1, 1992, all tow truck drivers shall submit an application for the issuance of a tow truck driver certificate with the department and pay an application fee equal to the actual costs of a criminal history check and issuance of the tow truck driver’s certificate, but not more than fifty dollars ($50). Applicants for the renewal of an expired tow truck driver certificate or applicants for a duplicate tow truck driver certificate shall submit an application for issuance of a new tow truck driver certificate to the Department of Motor Vehicles and pay an application fee of twelve dollars ($12). All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund. An amount equal to the fees paid shall be made available, upon appropriation, to the Department of Motor Vehicles for its administrative costs, for the cost of criminal history checks to be conducted by the Department of Justice, and to the department for its administrative costs. In no case shall the fees collected exceed the costs of administering this section. (c) Applicants for an original tow truck driver certificate shall be fingerprinted by the department, on a form issued by the department, for submission to the Department of Justice for the purpose of determining whether the applicant has been convicted for a violation of a crime specified in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 13377. (d) Information released to the department or the Department of Motor Vehicles shall be related to their inquiry and shall remain confidential. (e) The department shall issue a temporary tow truck driver certificate, provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles, to applicants who have cleared the specified criminal history check pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) and the driver history check through the automated records system, and who meet all other applicable provisions of this code. The term of the temporary tow truck driver’s certificate shall be for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 280, Sec. 2. (SB 938) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  116. 2432.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    Tow truck drivers covered by this section must not give false information on the specified application or fail to follow the notification requirements in Section 2430.3; violations are misdemeanors.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2432. (a) It is unlawful for a freeway service patrol tow truck driver to knowingly provide false information on the application prepared and submitted to the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2431. (b) It is unlawful for a California Highway Patrol rotation tow truck operator, including, but not limited to, a freeway service patrol tow truck driver, to fail to comply with the notification requirements in Section 2430.3. (c) A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 127, Sec. 6. Effective July 30, 2001.)
  117. 2432.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    If an employer fails to comply with this article or Article 3.5, the commissioner may, after a hearing, suspend the carrier identification number for up to two years or, after two failures within 24 consecutive months, bar the employer from freeway service patrol operations for two years.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2432.1. (a) If the commissioner determines that an employer has failed to comply with the requirements of this article or Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 2435), the commissioner may, after a hearing, suspend the highway safety carrier’s identification number issued pursuant to Section 2436.3 for a period not to exceed two years. (b) If the commissioner determines that an employer has failed to comply with the requirements of this article or Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 2435) twice within a period of 24 consecutive months, the commissioner may, after a hearing, prohibit the employer from participating in any freeway service patrol operation for two years. (c) Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the hearing specified in subdivision (a) or (b). (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3.)
  118. 2432.3.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. )

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    Local law enforcement may run criminal history and license checks for tow truck-related applicants and operators, and the Department of Justice must support notification and release of requested information.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers [2430.1 - 2432.3] ( Article 3.3 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 3. ) ## 2432.3. (a) This article does not preempt the authority of any city, city and county, or county to regulate, pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 21100, any of the matters covered by this article. (b) (1) For the purposes of verifying the criminal history of individuals involved in the operation of tow truck services, law enforcement agencies of any city, city and county, or county may conduct criminal history checks for all of the following: (A) Applicants for employment to drive tow trucks. (B) Those who drive tow trucks. (C) Tow truck owners-operators. (2) The law enforcement agency may obtain the fingerprints of the individuals on a form approved by the Department of Justice and provided by the agency. The fingerprint samples shall be submitted to the Department of Justice for the purpose of determining whether the individual has been convicted of any violation, including, but not limited to, Section 220, subdivision (1), (2), (3), or (4) of Section 261, or Section 264.1, 267, 288, or 289 of the Penal Code, or any felony or three misdemeanors as set forth in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. (3) For purposes of conducting criminal history screening of tow truck driver applicants, employees, and employers who have not resided continuously in the state for the previous seven years, the law enforcement agency of any city, city and county, or county, may obtain a second set of fingerprints, when necessary, and may submit that card to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for out-of-state criminal history checks. (c) The law enforcement agency of any city, city and county, or county may charge a fee sufficient to cover the cost of obtaining and processing the fingerprint cards through the Department of Justice. (d) For the purposes of conducting driver history screening of applicants to drive tow trucks, employees, and owners-operators, the law enforcement agency of any city, city and county, or county may verify that the applicant or owner-operator, as the case may be, has a valid California driver’s license of the proper class, through the use of the automated records system. (e) The Department of Justice shall develop a procedure whereby it will notify the requesting law enforcement agency if the person fingerprinted has been convicted of any of the specified crimes or is convicted of a specified crime subsequent to employment or beginning operation of a tow service. The Department of Justice shall release the requested information to the requesting agency. (f) Information released to the requesting agency may be utilized for licensing and regulating procedures established pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 21100. (g) Information released to the requesting agency shall be related to its inquiry, shall remain confidential, and shall not be made public. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 184, Sec. 5. Effective July 23, 2004.)
  119. 2435.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. )

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    The California Highway Patrol must help set minimum training standards for certain freeway service patrol participants and may enter agreements with employers for those operations.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. ) ## 2435. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the emergency roadside assistance provided by highway service organizations is a valuable service that benefits millions of California motorists. The Legislature further finds and declares that emergency roadside assistance is provided statewide, in cooperation with, and shares resources with, public safety agencies. The Legislature also finds that the Department of the California Highway Patrol, in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, is responsible for the rapid removal of impediments to traffic on highways within the state and that the Department of the California Highway Patrol may enter into agreements with employers for freeway service patrol operations under an agreement or contract with a regional or local entity. The Legislature declares that it is important to the public safety that drivers who provide emergency roadside service not have criminal records that include violent crimes against persons. (b) The Legislature also declares that the Department of the California Highway Patrol, in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, shall be responsible for establishing the minimum training standards for highway service organization employees and employers who participate in freeway service patrol operations pursuant to an agreement or contract with a regional or local entity. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 374, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  120. 2436.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. )

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    This section defines several terms used in the emergency roadside assistance article.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. ) ## 2436. For the purposes of this article, each of the following terms has the meaning given in this section: (a) “Emergency road service” is the adjustment, repair, or replacement by a highway service organization of the equipment, tires, or mechanical parts of a motor vehicle so as to permit it to be operated under its own power. “Towing service” is the drafting or moving by a highway service organization of a motor vehicle from one place to another under power other than its own. (b) “Emergency roadside assistance” means towing service or emergency road service. (c) “Employer” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2430.1. (d) “Freeway service patrol” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2561 of the Streets and Highways Code. (e) “Highway service organization” means a motor club, as defined by Section 12142 of the Insurance Code and, in addition, includes any person or organization that operates or directs the operation of highway service vehicles to provide emergency roadside assistance to motorists, or any person or organization that is reimbursed or reimburses others for the cost of providing emergency roadside assistance, and any employer and includes any person or organization that directly or indirectly, with or without compensation, provides emergency roadside assistance. (f) “Regional or local entity” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2430.1. (g) “Tow truck driver” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2430.1. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 374, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  121. 2436.3.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. )

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    Employers must get a carrier identification number, display it on tow trucks used in freeway service patrols, and remove it before the vehicle is sold or otherwise disposed of or when the patrol agreement ends.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. ) ## 2436.3. (a) On and after July 1, 1992, every employer shall obtain from the department a carrier identification number. Application for a carrier identification number shall be on forms furnished by the department. The number shall be displayed on both sides of each tow truck utilized in any freeway service patrol operation, in accordance with Section 27907. (b) No employer shall operate a tow truck in any freeway service patrol operation if the carrier identification number issued pursuant to subdivision (a) has been suspended by the commissioner pursuant to Section 2432.1. (c) The carrier identification number shall be removed before sale, transfer, or other disposal of the vehicle, or upon termination of an agreement or contract for freeway service patrol operations. (d) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4.)
  122. 2436.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. )

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    The department must provide training for employers and tow truck drivers involved in freeway service patrol operations, and dispatchers for those operations must be employees of the department or the Department of Transportation.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. ) ## 2436.5. (a) The department, in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, shall provide training, pursuant to a reimbursable agreement or contract with a regional or local entity, for all employers and tow truck drivers who are involved in freeway service patrol operations pursuant to an agreement or contract with the regional or local entity. Dispatchers for freeway service patrol operations shall be employees of the department or the Department of Transportation. (b) The training shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) Tow truck driver and motorist safety. (2) Patrol responsibility. (3) Vehicle operation. (4) Traffic control and scene management. (5) Communication procedures. (6) Demeanor and courtesy. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4.)
  123. 2436.7.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. )

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    Tow truck drivers and employers in certain freeway service patrol operations must take the required training, and employers must keep the training record available for inspection.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance [2435 - 2436.7] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4. ) ## 2436.7. (a) Every tow truck driver and employer, involved in a freeway service patrol operation under an agreement or contract with a regional or local entity, shall attend the training specified in subdivision (b) of Section 2436.5. (b) Upon successful completion of the training, each trainee shall be issued a certificate of completion. The certificate shall state the name of the training organization, the name and signature of the trainer, the name of the trainee, and the date of completion of the training. (c) The trainee shall provide a copy of the certificate of training to the employer. The employer shall maintain this information in the tow truck driver files established pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 2430.5. (d) Every employer shall make the file available for inspection by the department at the employer’s primary place of business in this state. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 488, Sec. 4.)
  124. 24400.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Most motor vehicles (except motorcycles) must have and use at least two headlamps, with placement and height limits.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24400. (a) A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two headlamps, with at least one on each side of the front of the vehicle, and, except as to vehicles registered prior to January 1, 1930, they shall be located directly above or in advance of the front axle of the vehicle. The headlamps and every light source in any headlamp unit shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 22 inches. (b) A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be operated during darkness, or inclement weather, or both, with at least two lighted headlamps that comply with subdivision (a). (c) As used in subdivision (b), “inclement weather” is a weather condition that is either of the following: (1) A condition that prevents a driver of a motor vehicle from clearly discerning a person or another motor vehicle on the highway from a distance of 1,000 feet. (2) A condition requiring the windshield wipers to be in continuous use due to rain, mist, snow, fog, or other precipitation or atmospheric moisture. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 491, Sec. 43. (SB 1318) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  125. 24401.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A lighted headlamp on a motor vehicle parked or standing on a highway must be dimmed or set to the lower beam.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24401. Whenever any motor vehicle is parked or standing upon a highway any headlamp that is lighted shall be dimmed or on the lower beam. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  126. 24402.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Motor vehicles may be equipped with up to two auxiliary driving lamps and up to two auxiliary passing lamps, subject to height limits; driving lamps may not be lit with the lower beam.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24402. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height of not less than 16 inches nor more than 42 inches. Driving lamps are lamps designed for supplementing the upper beam from headlamps and may not be lighted with the lower beam. (b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two auxiliary passing lamps mounted on the front at a height of not less than 24 inches nor more than 42 inches. Passing lamps are lamps designed for supplementing the lower beam from headlamps and may also be lighted with the upper beam. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  127. 24403.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A motor vehicle may have up to two foglamps, and they may be used with headlamps but not instead of them.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24403. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two foglamps that may be used with, but may not be used in substitution of, headlamps. (b) On a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, the foglamps authorized under this section shall be mounted on the front at a height of not less than 12 inches nor more than 30 inches and aimed so that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high-intensity portion of the light to the left of the center of the vehicle projects higher than a level of four inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, for a distance of 25 feet in front of the vehicle. (c) On a motorcycle, the foglamps authorized under this section shall be mounted on the front at a height of not less than 12 inches nor more than 40 inches and aimed so that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high-intensity portion of the light to the left of the center of the vehicle projects higher than a level of four inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, for a distance of 25 feet in front of the vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 451, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  128. 24404.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A motor vehicle may have up to two white spotlamps, but they cannot replace headlamps. Spotlamps have power and aiming limits, and they must not shine into other drivers’ eyes or onto other moving vehicles. The section does not apply to spotlamps on authorized emergency vehicles.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24404. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two white spotlamps, which shall not be used in substitution of headlamps. (b) No spotlamp shall be equipped with any lamp source exceeding 32 standard candlepower or 30 watts nor project any glaring light into the eyes of an approaching driver. (c) Every spotlamp shall be so directed when in use: That no portion of the main substantially parallel beam of light will strike the roadway to the left of the prolongation of the left side line of the vehicle. That the top of the beam will not strike the roadway at a distance in excess of 300 feet from the vehicle. (d) This section does not apply to spotlamps on authorized emergency vehicles. (e) No spotlamp when in use shall be directed so as to illuminate any other moving vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 544.)
  129. 24405.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    No more than four front-facing lamps of the listed types may be lighted at one time, and authorized emergency vehicles are exempt.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24405. (a) Not more than four lamps of the following types showing to the front of a vehicle may be lighted at any one time: (1) Headlamps. (2) Auxiliary driving or passing lamps. (3) Fog lamps. (4) Warning lamps. (5) Spot lamps. (6) Gaseous discharge lamps specified in Section 25258. (b) For the purpose of this section each pair of a dual headlamp system shall be considered as one lamp. (c) Subdivision (a) does not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 234.)
  130. 24406.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps on a motor vehicle must be arranged so the driver can choose between different light elevations during darkness; they may also be arranged to switch automatically.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24406. Except as otherwise provided, the headlamps, or other auxiliary driving lamps, or a combination thereof, on a motor vehicle during darkness shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations, and the lamps may, in addition, be so arranged that the selection can be made automatically. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  131. 24407.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Multiple-beam road lighting equipment must be designed and aimed to meet specified beam-distance and glare limits.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24407. Multiple-beam road lighting equipment shall be designed and aimed as follows: (a) There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 350 feet ahead for all conditions of loading. (b) There shall be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead. On a straight level road under any condition of loading none of the high intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 547.)
  132. 24408.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain new motor vehicles with multiple-beam road lighting must have a beam indicator, and the indicator must show only when the high beam is in use.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24408. (a) Every new motor vehicle registered in this state after January 1, 1940, which has multiple-beam road lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the headlamps is in use, and shall not otherwise be lighted. (b) The indicator shall be so designed and located that when lighted it will be readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped. Any such lamp on the exterior of the vehicle shall have a light source not exceeding two candlepower, and the light shall not show to the front or sides of the vehicle. (c) This section does not apply to an autonomous vehicle, as defined in Section 38750, that is not capable of operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle, provided that this exemption is consistent with, or authorized by, any applicable federal law, regulation, or exemption thereto. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 428, Sec. 3. (SB 570) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  133. 24409.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Drivers must use vehicle lights during darkness, and must adjust them when approaching or following other vehicles.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24409. Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated during darkness, the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle, subject to the following requirements and limitations: (a) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, he shall use a distribution of light or composite beam so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light specified in this article shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times regardless of road contour. (b) Whenever the driver of a vehicle follows another vehicle within 300 feet to the rear, he shall use the lowermost distribution of light specified in this article. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 37.)
  134. 24410.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Older motor vehicles made and sold before September 19, 1940 may use certain headlamps instead of multiple-beam road lighting equipment if the lamps meet the stated aiming and brightness limits.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24410. Headlamps arranged to provide a single distribution of light not supplemented by auxiliary driving lamps are permitted on motor vehicles manufactured and sold prior to September 19, 1940, in lieu of multiple-beam road lighting equipment if the single distribution of light complies with the following requirements and limitations: (a) The headlamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high-intensity portion of the light shall at a distance of 25 feet ahead project higher than a level of five inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, and in no case higher than 42 inches above the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of 75 feet ahead. (b) The intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 200 feet. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  135. 24411.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A vehicle may carry up to eight headlamps while driving off the highway, but the lamps must meet placement, wiring, and covering rules, and must be turned off on a highway.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps [24400 - 24411] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24411. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vehicle may be equipped with not more than eight lamps for use as headlamps while the vehicle is operated or driven off the highway. The lamps shall be mounted at a height of not less than 16 inches from the ground, or more than 12 inches above the top of the passenger compartment, at any place between the front of the vehicle and a line lying on a point 40 inches to the rear of the seat occupied by the driver, shall be wired independently of all other lighting circuits, and, whenever the vehicle is operated or driven upon a highway, shall be covered or hooded with an opaque hood or cover, and turned off. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 149, Sec. 1.)
  136. 245.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines “carry-all” as a type of earth-moving equipment with specific design features.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 245. A “carry-all” is that type of earth-moving equipment which is not self-propelled but which is designed for use behind tractors or other motive power and which is self-loading by means of a cutting blade which is lowered at an angle to dig into the ground. The term includes, but is not limited to, such types of vehicles as carry the trade names of LaPlant-Choate, LeTourneau, and Be Ge. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  137. 2450.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. )

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    This section names the article the Hazardous Substances Highway Spill Containment and Abatement Act.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. ) ## 2450. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hazardous Substances Highway Spill Containment and Abatement Act. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1.)
  138. 2451.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that a statewide program for managing hazardous substance highway spills under the California Highway Patrol is necessary to protect public health and the environment.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. ) ## 2451. The Legislature finds and declares that a statewide program for the management of hazardous substances highway spills, under the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol, is necessary to protect the public health and environment. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1.)
  139. 2452.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “hazardous substance” to include hazardous materials defined in Section 353 and toxic substances defined under Health and Safety Code Section 108145.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. ) ## 2452. “Hazardous substance” means any hazardous material defined in Section 353 and any toxic substance defined pursuant to Section 108145 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 424. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  140. 2453.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. )

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    The California Highway Patrol must coordinate statewide information, assistance, and notifications for hazardous substance spill incidents on California highways and set up a single notification mechanism.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. ) ## 2453. The California Highway Patrol shall serve as statewide information, assistance, and notification coordinator for all hazardous substances spill incidents occurring on highways within the State of California. The California Highway Patrol shall establish a single notification mechanism to serve as a central focus point for a hazardous substances spill response system. To assure timely notification of emergency personnel, the notification mechanism established pursuant to this section shall complement and not conflict with the system established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 8574.17 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1214, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  141. 2454.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. )

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    This section assigns incident-command authority for on-highway hazardous substance incidents and requires the incident commander to coordinate with response agencies and minimize risk.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances [2450 - 2454] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 922, Sec. 1. ) ## 2454. (a) The authority for incident command at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident is vested in the appropriate law enforcement agency having primary traffic investigative authority on the highway where the incident occurs. Responsibility for incident command at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident shall continue until all emergency operations at the scene have been completed and order has been restored. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the local governing body of a city, whether general law or chartered, which has jurisdiction over the location where an on-highway hazardous substance incident occurs may assign the authority for incident command at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident on local streets and roads, other than freeways, to either the local law enforcement agency or the local fire protection agency. However, the department is responsible for incident command at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident on all highways where the department has primary traffic investigative authority. Any law enforcement agency having primary traffic investigative authority may enter into written agreements with other public agencies to facilitate incident command at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident on local streets and roads other than freeways. (c) For purposes of this section, “incident command at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident” means coordination of operations which occur at the location of a hazardous substance incident. This coordinating function does not include how the specialized functions provided by the various other responding agencies are to be performed. The incident commander at the scene of an on-highway hazardous substance incident shall consult with other response agencies at the scene to ensure that all appropriate resources are properly utilized, and shall perform his or her coordinating function in a manner designed to minimize the risk of death or injury to other persons. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1241, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  142. 246.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines “certificate of compliance” as an electronic or printed document issued by specified government actors or an authorized person.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 246. A “certificate of compliance” for the purposes of this code is an electronic or printed document issued by a state agency, board, or commission, or authorized person, setting forth that the requirements of a particular law, rule or regulation, within its jurisdiction to regulate or administer has been satisfied. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1007, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  143. 2460.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    This section defines terms used in the article on renderers and transporters of inedible kitchen grease.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2460. (a) The definitions set forth in Article 1 (commencing with Section 19200) of Chapter 5 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Food and Agricultural Code apply for purposes of interpreting this article. The definitions set forth elsewhere in this section also apply for purposes of interpreting this article. (b) A “licensed renderer” is a renderer licensed under Article 6 (commencing with Section 19300) of Chapter 5 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Food and Agricultural Code. (c) A “registered transporter” is a transporter of inedible kitchen grease registered under Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 19310) of Chapter 5 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Food and Agricultural Code. (d) A “peace officer” is any peace officer defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. (e) A “container” is a receptacle, including, but not limited to, a box, barrel, tank, or jar, for holding meat or meat products, poultry meat or poultry meat products, animal carcasses or parts, inedible kitchen grease, packinghouse waste, or other such items. (f) A “manifest” is a written or electronic record that contains information required by Section 1180.24 of Article 42 of Subchapter 2 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations. (g) “Transportation” means the movement of inedible kitchen grease and the loading, unloading, or storage incidental to that movement. (h) “Inedible kitchen grease” means any fat or used cooking grease or oils from any source. (i) “Rendering” means all recycling, processing, and conversion of animal and fish materials and carcasses and inedible kitchen grease into fats, oils, proteins, and other products that are used in the animal, poultry, and pet food industries and other industries. (j) “Collection center” means a receiving area for the temporary storage of animal carcasses, packinghouse waste, or other products before transportation to a licensed rendering plant or pet food processor. (k) “Licensed collection center” means a collection center licensed pursuant to Section 19300.5 of the Food and Agricultural Code. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 10. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  144. 24600.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles covered by this section must have rear taillamps meeting specified minimum counts, placement, color, visibility, and mounting-height rules.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24600. During darkness every motor vehicle which is not in combination with any other vehicle and every vehicle at the end of a combination of vehicles shall be equipped with lighted taillamps mounted on the rear as follows: (a) Every vehicle shall be equipped with one or more taillamps. (b) Every vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured and first registered on or after January 1, 1958, shall be equipped with not less than two taillamps, except that trailers and semitrailers manufactured after July 23, 1973, which are less than 30 inches wide, may be equipped with one taillamp which shall be mounted at or near the vertical centerline of the vehicles. If a vehicle is equipped with two taillamps, they shall be mounted as specified in subdivision (d). (c) Every vehicle or vehicle at the end of a combination of vehicles, subject to subdivision (a) of Section 22406 shall be equipped with not less than two taillamps. (d) When two taillamps are required, at least one shall be mounted at the left and one at the right side respectively at the same level. (e) Taillamps shall be red in color and shall be plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear except that taillamps on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1969, shall be plainly visible from all distances within 1,000 feet to the rear. (f) Taillamps on vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1969, shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than 72 inches, except that a tow truck, in addition to being equipped with the required taillamps, may also be equipped with two taillamps which may be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than the maximum allowable vehicle height and as far forward as the rearmost portion of the driver’s seat in the rearmost position. The additional taillamps on a tow truck shall be lighted whenever the headlamps are lighted. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 924, Sec. 11.)
  145. 24601.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A taillamp or separate lamp must illuminate the rear license plate with white light at night so it is readable from 50 feet, and if a separate lamp is used, both lamps must be controlled by the same switch.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24601. Either the taillamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear license plate during darkness and render it clearly legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear. When the rear license plate is illuminated by a lamp other than a required taillamp, the two lamps shall be turned on or off only by the same control switch at all times. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1313.)
  146. 24602.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A vehicle may have up to two rear red fog taillamps, but they may be lit only when fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust reduces visibility to under 500 feet.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24602. (a) A vehicle may be equipped with not more than two red fog taillamps mounted on the rear which may be lighted, in addition to the required taillamps, only when atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust, reduce the daytime or nighttime visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 feet. (b) The lamps authorized under subdivision (a) shall be installed as follows: (1) When two lamps are installed, one shall be mounted at the left side and one at the right side at the same level and as close as practical to the sides. When one lamp is installed, it shall be mounted as close as practical to the left side or on the center of the vehicle. (2) The lamps shall be mounted not lower than 12 inches nor higher than 60 inches. (3) The edge of the lens of the lamp shall be no closer than four inches from the edge of the lens of any stoplamp. (4) The lamps shall be wired so they can be turned on only when the headlamps are on and shall have a switch that allows them to be turned off when the headlamps are on. (5) A nonflashing amber pilot light that is lighted when the lamps are turned on shall be mounted in a location readily visible to the driver. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 270, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  147. 24603.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Most vehicles in this section must have rear stoplamps, and the section sets rules for their number, color, mounting height, visibility, activation, and optional supplemental lamps.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24603. Every motor vehicle that is not in combination with any other vehicle and every vehicle at the end of a combination of vehicles shall at all times be equipped with stoplamps mounted on the rear as follows: (a) Each vehicle shall be equipped with one or more stoplamps. (b) Each vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured and first registered on or after January 1, 1958, shall be equipped with two stoplamps, except that trailers and semitrailers manufactured after July 23, 1973, which are less than 30 inches wide, may be equipped with one stoplamp which shall be mounted at or near the vertical centerline of the trailer. If such vehicle is equipped with two stoplamps, they shall be mounted as specified in subdivision (d). (c) Except as provided in subdivision (h), stoplamps on vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1969, shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than 72 inches, except that a tow truck or a repossessor’s tow vehicle, in addition to being equipped with the required stoplamps, may also be equipped with two stoplamps which may be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than the maximum allowable vehicle height and as far forward as the rearmost portion of the driver’s seat in the rearmost position. (d) When two stoplamps are required, at least one shall be mounted at the left and one at the right side, respectively, at the same level. (e) (1) Stoplamps on vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1979, shall emit a red light. Stoplamps on vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1979, shall emit a red or yellow light. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to commercial motor vehicles, as defined in Section 15210 or 34500. Stoplamps on a commercial motor vehicle shall emit red light. A commercial motor vehicle shall not be equipped with an amber stoplamp, amber taillamp, or other amber lamp that is optically combined with a stoplamp or taillamp. (f) All stoplamps shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of 300 feet from the rear of the vehicle both during normal sunlight and at nighttime, except that stoplamps on a vehicle of a size required to be equipped with clearance lamps shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet from the rear of the vehicle during those times. (g) (1) Stoplamps shall be activated upon application of the service (foot) brake and the hand control head for air, vacuum, or electric brakes. In addition, all stoplamps may be activated by a mechanical device designed to function only upon sudden release of the accelerator while the vehicle is in motion. Stoplamps on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may be manually activated by a mechanical device when the vehicle is downshifted if the device is automatically rendered inoperative while the vehicle is accelerating. (2) For an autonomous vehicle, as defined in Section 38750, that is not capable of operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle, stoplamps shall be activated upon the remote or autonomous activation of the braking system, provided that this modification is consistent with, or authorized by, any applicable federal law, regulation, or exemption thereto. (h) (1) Any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental stoplamps mounted to the rear of the rearmost portion of the driver’s seat in its rearmost position in addition to the lamps required to be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. Supplemental stoplamps installed after January 1, 1979, shall be red in color and mounted not lower than 15 inches above the roadway. The supplemental stoplamp on that side of a vehicle toward which a turn will be made may flash as part of the supplemental turn signal lamp. (2) A supplemental stoplamp may be mounted inside the rear window of a vehicle, if it is mounted at the centerline of the vehicle and is constructed and mounted so as to prevent any light, other than a monitorial indicator emitted from the device, either direct or reflected, from being visible to the driver. (i) Any supplemental stoplamp installed after January 1, 1987, shall comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (49 C.F.R. 571.108). Any vehicle equipped with a stoplamp that complies with the federal motor vehicle safety standards applicable to that make and model vehicle shall conform to that applicable safety standard unless modified to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard designated in this subdivision. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 428, Sec. 4. (SB 570) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  148. 24604.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    If a vehicle’s load or rear-protruding part extends far enough past the rear, it must display red lights at night or a red/orange flag or cloth at other times.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24604. (a) Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends, or whenever any integral part of any vehicle projects, to the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle, as measured from the taillamps, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle during darkness, in addition to the required taillamp, two red lights with a bulb rated not in excess of six candlepower plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. At any other time there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle a solid red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than 18 inches square. (b) There shall be a single flag or cloth at the extreme rear if the projecting load is two feet wide or less. Two warning flags or cloths are required if the projecting load is wider than two feet. Flags or cloths shall be located to indicate maximum width of loads that extend beyond the sides or rear of the vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 49. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  149. 24605.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Tow trucks and automobile dismantler’s tow vehicles towing a vehicle must carry specified rear lamps, and operators must display them when the towed vehicle’s lamps cannot be lit; in some towing cases, lamps on the towed vehicle are not required if the towing vehicle’s rear lamps are plainly visible.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24605. (a) A tow truck or an automobile dismantler’s tow vehicle used to tow a vehicle shall be equipped with and carry a taillamp, a stoplamp, and turn signal lamps for use on the rear of a towed vehicle. (b) Whenever a tow truck or an automobile dismantler’s tow vehicle is towing a vehicle and a stoplamp and turn signal lamps cannot be lighted and displayed on the rear of the towed vehicle, the operator of the tow truck or the automobile dismantler’s tow vehicle shall display to the rear a stoplamp and turn signal lamps mounted on the towed vehicle, except as provided in subdivision (c). During darkness, if a taillamp on the towed vehicle cannot be lighted, the operator of the tow truck or the automobile dismantler’s tow vehicle shall display to the rear a taillamp mounted on the towed vehicle. No other lighting equipment need be displayed on the towed vehicle. (c) Whenever any motor vehicle is towing another motor vehicle, stoplamps and turn signal lamps are not required on the towed motor vehicle, but only if a stoplamp and a turn signal lamp on each side of the rear of the towing vehicle is plainly visible to the rear of the towed vehicle. This subdivision does not apply to driveaway-towaway operations. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 322, Sec. 12. (AB 515) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  150. 24606.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain registered motor vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1969 must have backup lamps, and those lamps may be used only when backing or for a temporary post-ignition lighting system.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24606. (a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, of a type subject to registration and manufactured on and after January 1, 1969, shall be equipped with one or more backup lamps either separately or in combination with another lamp. Any vehicle may be equipped with backup lamps. (b) Backup lamps shall be so directed as to project a white light illuminating the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance not to exceed 75 feet. A backup lamp may project incidental red, amber, or white light through reflectors or lenses that are adjacent or close to, or a part of, the lamp assembly. (c) Backup lamps shall not be lighted except when the vehicle is about to be or is backing or except in conjunction with a lighting system which activates the lights for a temporary period after the ignition system is turned off. (d) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with a lamp emitting white light on each side near or on the rear of the vehicle which is designed to provide supplemental illumination in an area to the side and rear not lighted by the backup lamps. These lamps shall be lighted only with the backup lamps. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 813, Sec. 17.)
  151. 24607.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles subject to registration must have rear red reflectors, with the number, placement, and visibility depending on vehicle type and size.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24607. Every vehicle subject to registration under this code shall at all times be equipped with red reflectors mounted on the rear as follows: (a) Every vehicle shall be equipped with at least one reflector so maintained as to be plainly visible at night from all distances within 350 to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of the lawful upper headlamp beams. (b) Every vehicle, other than a motorcycle or a low-speed vehicle, manufactured and first registered on or after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with at least two reflectors meeting the visibility requirements of subdivision (a), except that trailers and semitrailers manufactured after July 23, 1973, that are less than 30 inches wide, may be equipped with one reflector which shall be mounted at or near the vertical centerline of the trailer. If the vehicle is equipped with two reflectors, they shall be mounted as specified in subdivision (d). (c) Every motortruck having an unladen weight of more than 5,000 pounds, every trailer coach, every camp trailer, every vehicle, or vehicle at the end of a combination of vehicles, subject to subdivision (a) of Section 22406, and every vehicle 80 or more inches in width manufactured on or after January 1, 1969, shall be equipped with at least two reflectors maintained so as to be plainly visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper headlamp beams. (d) When more than one reflector is required, at least one shall be mounted at the left side and one at the right side, respectively, at the same level. Required reflectors shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than 60 inches, except that a tow truck, in addition to being equipped with the required reflectors, may also be equipped with two reflectors which may be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than the maximum allowable vehicle height and as far forward as the rearmost portion of the driver’s seat in the rearmost position. Additional reflectors of a type meeting requirements established by the department may be mounted at any height. (e) Reflectors on truck tractors may be mounted on the rear of the cab. Any reflector installed on a vehicle as part of its original equipment prior to January 1, 1941, need not meet the requirements of the department provided it meets the visibility requirements of subdivision (a). (f) Area reflectorizing material may be used in lieu of the reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), provided each installation is of sufficient size to meet the photometric requirement for those reflectors. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 140, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  152. 24608.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain large vehicles must have specified side and front/rear reflectors, with placement and visibility rules.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24608. (a) Motortrucks, trailers, semitrailers, and buses 80 or more inches in width manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with an amber reflector on each side at the front and a red reflector on each side at the rear. Any vehicle may be so equipped. (b) Motortrucks, trailers, semitrailers, housecars, and buses 80 or more inches in width and 30 or more feet in length manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with an amber reflector mounted on each side at the approximate midpoint of the vehicle. Any such vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1968, may be so equipped. (c) Required reflectors on the sides of vehicles shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than 60 inches. Additional reflectors of a type meeting requirements established by the department may be mounted at any height. (d) Reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be so maintained as to be plainly visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper headlamp beams. (e) Area reflectorizing material may be used in lieu of the reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a) and (b), provided each installation is of sufficient size to meet the photometric requirement for such reflectors. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  153. 24609.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles may be equipped with certain front-mounted reflectors, and school buses may use a specific two-device amber reflector setup if mounting conditions are met.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24609. (a) A vehicle may be equipped with white or amber reflectors that are mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height of 15 inches or more, but not more than 60 inches from the ground. (b) A schoolbus may be equipped with a set of two devices, with each device in the set consisting of an amber reflector integrated into the lens of an amber light that is otherwise permitted under this code, if the set is mounted with one device on the left side and one on the right side of the vehicle, and with each device at the same level. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 594, Sec. 44. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  154. 24610.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain button or multiple-unit reflectors on vehicles must have at least seven units and at least three square inches of reflecting surface.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24610. A reflector placed on vehicles under Section 24609 which is of the button or other multiple-unit type shall contain not less than seven units with a total of not less than three square inches of reflecting surface. The red reflectors required may be separate units or a part of the red taillamps, but in either event the reflector and taillamps shall comply with all of the requirements of Sections 24600, 24602, and 24609, and any reflector constituting an integral part of a taillamp shall comply with all photometric requirements applicable to a separate reflector. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1313.)
  155. 24611.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain qualifying trailers do not need the reflectors required by Sections 24607 or 24608.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24611. Trailers that are equipped with red and white reflective sheeting or reflectors on both the sides and rear and displayed in accordance with federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulations (49 C.F.R. 571.108) for trailers with a width of 80 inches or more and having a gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds need not be equipped with the reflectors required by Section 24607 or 24608. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 766, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  156. 24612.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain large trailers, semitrailers, and truck tractors must have specified conspicuity equipment; older qualifying motor trucks and truck tractors may use it voluntarily.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24612. (a) All trailers and semitrailers having an overall width of 80 inches or more and a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, and manufactured on or after December 1, 1993, except those designed exclusively for living or office use, and all truck tractors manufactured on or after July 1, 1997, shall be equipped with the conspicuity system specified in federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (49 C.F.R. 571.108). The conspicuity system shall consist of either retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflectors, or a combination of retroreflective sheeting and reflex reflectors, as specified in the federal standard applicable on the date of manufacture of the vehicle. (b) Any motor truck having an overall width of 80 inches or more and manufactured prior to December 1, 1993, and any truck tractor manufactured prior to July 1, 1997, may be equipped with the conspicuity system described in subdivision (a). (c) All trailers and semitrailers having an overall width of 80 inches or more and a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, and manufactured before December 1, 1993, shall comply with Section 393.13 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 208, Sec. 18. (AB 2906) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  157. 24615.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles traveling 25 miles per hour or less on a public highway generally must have a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear, with stated exceptions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24615. It is unlawful to operate upon a public highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles, which is designed to be and is operated at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less, unless the rearmost vehicle displays a “slow-moving vehicle emblem,” except upon vehicles used by a utility, whether publicly or privately owned, for the construction, maintenance, or repair of its own facilities or upon vehicles used by highway authorities or bridge or highway districts in highway maintenance, inspection, survey, or construction work, while such vehicle is engaged in work at the jobsite upon a highway. Any other vehicle or combination of vehicles, when operated at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less, may display such emblem. The emblem shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle, base down, and at a height of not less than three nor more than five feet from ground to base. Such emblem shall consist of a truncated equilateral triangle having a minimum height of 14 inches with a red reflective border not less than 13/4 inches in width and a fluorescent orange center. This emblem shall not be displayed except as permitted or required by this section. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 287.)
  158. 24616.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Motor vehicles may be equipped with one or two rear-facing auxiliary lamps, but the lamps must meet specified lighting standards and can operate only under limited conditions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24616. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with one or two rear-facing auxiliary lamps. For the purposes of this section, a rear-facing auxiliary lamp is a lamp that is mounted on the vehicle facing rearward. That lamp shall meet the photometric and performance requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J1424 for cargo lamps. (b) A rear-facing auxiliary lamp may project only a white light, with the main cone of light projecting both rearward and downward. The main cone of light shall illuminate the road surface or ground immediately rearward of a line parallel to the rear of the vehicle for a distance not greater than 50 feet. The main cone of light may not project to the front or sides of the vehicle. (c) A rear-facing auxiliary lamp may be activated only when the vehicle is stopped. A vehicle equipped with a rear-facing auxiliary lamp shall also be equipped with a system that allows activation of the lamp only when the vehicle is in the “park” setting, if the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, or in the “neutral” setting with the parking brake engaged, if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. (d) A vehicle equipped with a rear-facing auxiliary lamp may have an activation switch accessible to the operator from the rear of the vehicle. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 739, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  159. 24617.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A transit bus can be authorized to use a yield right-of-way sign on its left rear, and the transit agency may have to run a public education program if the section is made applicable.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600 - 24617] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24617. (a) A transit bus may be authorized to be equipped with a yield right-of-way sign on the left rear of the bus. The yield right-of-way sign may flash simultaneously with the rear turn signal lamps, but is not required to do so. The sign may also be a static decal that is affixed to the left rear of the bus. If the sign is a flashing light-emitting diode (LED) sign, it shall be both of the following: (1) Designed to warn a person operating a motor vehicle approaching the rear of the bus that the bus is entering traffic. (2) Illuminated by a red flashing light when the bus is signaling in preparation for entering a traffic lane after having stopped to receive or discharge passengers. (b) This section does not require a transit agency to install the yield right-of-way sign described in subdivision (a). (c) This section does not relieve the driver of a transit bus from the duty to drive the bus with due regard for the safety of all persons and property. This section does not exempt the driver of a transit bus from Section 21804. (d) This section applies only if the governing board of the transit agency approves a resolution, after a public hearing on the issue, requesting that this section be made applicable to it. (e) A participating transit agency shall undertake a public education program to encourage motorists to yield to a transit bus when the sign specified in subdivision (a) is activated. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 555, Sec. 1. (AB 1904) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  160. 2462.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    Licensed renderers, collection centers, and registered transporters must keep specified kitchen-grease records for two years.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2462. (a) In addition to any other records required to be maintained and retained pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Food and Agricultural Code, each licensed renderer and collection center shall record and maintain for two years, in connection with the receipt of kitchen grease that is not intended for human food, all of the information required by Section 1180.24 of Article 42 of Subchapter 2 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The name of each registered transporter of inedible kitchen grease who has delivered that material to the licensed renderer or collection center. (2) The total amount of inedible kitchen grease purchased in each transaction. (3) The date of delivery for each transaction. (b) Each registered transporter shall record and maintain for two years a manifest that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) The name and address of each location from which the registered transporter obtained the inedible kitchen grease. (2) The quantity of inedible kitchen grease received from each location. (3) The date on which the inedible kitchen grease was obtained from each location. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 11. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  161. 2464.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    Licensed renderers, collection centers, and registered transporters must keep required records at their regular business place for two years and show them on demand to specified officers or employees.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2464. All records required to be retained pursuant to this article shall be maintained and retained at the regular place of business of each licensed renderer, collection center, and registered transporter for two years. Those records shall be exhibited on demand to any peace officer or authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or the Department of Food and Agriculture. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 12. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  162. 2466.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    A peace officer or certain department employees may inspect covered premises and inedible kitchen grease during normal business hours.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2466. A peace officer or an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or the Department of Food and Agriculture may, during normal business hours, inspect any premises maintained by a licensed renderer, collection center, or registered transporter, and any inedible kitchen grease located on the premises, for the purpose of determining whether that renderer, collection center, or transporter is complying with the record maintenance requirements of this article. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 13. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  163. 2468.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    Licensed renderers, collection centers, and registered transporters can commit a misdemeanor if they fail to keep required records, omit required details, refuse to show records on demand, or destroy records too soon.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2468. (a) A licensed renderer, collection center, or registered transporter who fails in any respect to keep the records required by this article, or to set out in that record any matter required by this article to be set out in the record, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Each licensed renderer or collection center, or registered transporter, who refuses, upon demand of any peace officer or authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or the Department of Food and Agriculture, to exhibit any record required by this article, or who destroys that record within two years after making the final entry of any information required by this article, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) A violation of subdivision (a) or (b) is punishable as follows: (1) For a first offense, by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (2) For a second offense within a period of one year, by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or by both that fine and imprisonment. In addition to any other punishment imposed pursuant to this paragraph, the court may enjoin the defendant from engaging in the business as a transporter, collection center, or renderer for a period not to exceed 30 days. (3) For a third or any subsequent offense within a period of two years, by a fine of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. In addition to any other sentence imposed pursuant to this paragraph, the court shall enjoin the defendant from engaging in the business as a transporter, collection center, or renderer for a period of 30 days. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 14. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  164. 2470.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    A person may not transport inedible kitchen grease unless registered with the Department of Food and Agriculture and carrying a valid registration certificate or copy, plus a manifest for the grease being transported.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2470. It is unlawful for a person to engage in the transportation of inedible kitchen grease without being registered with the Department of Food and Agriculture and without being in possession of a valid registration certificate issued by that department, or a copy of the certificate, and a manifest for the inedible kitchen grease being transported. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 15. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  165. 2472.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    People who are not licensed renderers, collection centers, or registered transporters of inedible kitchen grease must not transport that product into or out of California.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2472. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is not a licensed renderer or collection center or registered transporter of inedible kitchen grease to transport that product from any place within this state to any place outside the borders of this state. (b) It is unlawful for any person who is not a licensed renderer or collection center or registered transporter of inedible kitchen grease to transport that product from any place outside this state to any place inside the borders of this state. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 16. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  166. 2474.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    Any person must not steal, misappropriate, contaminate, or damage inedible kitchen grease or its containers.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2474. It is unlawful for any person to steal, misappropriate, contaminate, or damage inedible kitchen grease, or containers thereof. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  167. 2476.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    Certain grease handlers must not take possession of inedible kitchen grease from unregistered or unlicensed sources, or knowingly take stolen inedible kitchen grease.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2476. A licensed renderer or collection center, registered transporter, or any other person shall not take possession of inedible kitchen grease from an unregistered transporter, unlicensed renderer or collection center, or any other person, or knowingly take possession of stolen inedible kitchen grease. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 17. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  168. 2478.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    A person convicted of violating certain sections or related rules faces jail, a fine, or both; repeat convictions or intent to defraud or mislead can bring a higher jail sentence and larger fine.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2478. (a) Any person who is found guilty of violating Section 2470, 2472, 2474, or 2476, or the rules and regulations promulgated under those provisions, is subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both that imprisonment and fine. (b) If the conviction is a second or subsequent conviction of a violation described in subdivision (a), or the violation is committed with intent to defraud or mislead, the person is subject to imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), or both that imprisonment and fine. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 303, Sec. 6. (AB 2378) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  169. 2480.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    A peace officer may remove and later seize a vehicle tied to stolen inedible kitchen grease, and impounding/release rules then control who can get the vehicle back and who pays related charges.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2480. (a) A peace officer may remove a vehicle, within the territorial limits in which the officer may act, if the vehicle is involved in the theft or movement of stolen inedible kitchen grease. If a peace officer removes a vehicle pursuant to this subdivision, the officer may, after citing or arresting the responsible person, seize the vehicle, which may be impounded for up to 15 days. (b) The registered and legal owner of a vehicle removed and seized pursuant to subdivision (a) or their agents shall be provided the opportunity for a storage hearing to determine the validity of the storage in accordance with Section 22852. (c) (1) Notwithstanding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650) of Division 11 or any other law, an impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle to the registered owner or his or her agent prior to the conclusion of the impoundment period described in subdivision (a) under any of the following circumstances: (A) If the vehicle is a stolen vehicle and reported as stolen in accordance with then existing state and local law. (B) If the legal owner or registered owner of the vehicle is a rental car agency. (C) If, prior to the conclusion of the impoundment period, a citation or notice is dismissed under Section 40500, criminal charges are not filed by the district attorney because of a lack of evidence, or the charges are otherwise dismissed by the court. (2) A vehicle shall be released pursuant to this subdivision only if the registered owner or his or her agent presents a currently valid driver’s license to operate the vehicle and proof of current vehicle registration, or if ordered by a court. (d) A vehicle seized and removed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be released to the legal owner of the vehicle, or the legal owner’s agent, on or before the 15th day of impoundment if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The legal owner is a motor vehicle dealer, bank, credit union, acceptance corporation, or other licensed financial institution legally operating in this state, or is another person, not the registered owner, holding a security interest in the vehicle. (2) The legal owner or the legal owner’s agent pays all towing and storage fees related to the impoundment of the vehicle. No lien sale processing fees shall be charged to a legal owner who redeems the vehicle on or before the seventh day of impoundment. (3) The legal owner or the legal owner’s agent presents foreclosure documents or an affidavit of repossession for the vehicle. (e) (1) The registered owner or his or her agent is responsible for all towing and storage charges related to the impoundment, and any administrative charges authorized under Section 22850.5. (2) If the vehicle is a rental vehicle, the rental car agency may require the person to whom the vehicle was rented to pay all towing and storage charges related to the impoundment and any administrative charges authorized under Section 22850.5 incurred by the rental car agency in connection with obtaining possession of the vehicle. (3) The owner is not liable for any towing and storage charges related to the impoundment if acquittal or dismissal occurs. (4) The vehicle shall not be sold prior to the defendant’s conviction. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 532. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  170. 24800.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800 - 24802] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A vehicle may not be driven with its parking lamps on unless they are being used as turn signal lamps or the headlamps are also on.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800 - 24802] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24800. No vehicle shall be driven at any time with the parking lamps lighted except when the lamps are being used as turn signal lamps or when the headlamps are also lighted. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 58.)
  171. 24801.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800 - 24802] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines “parking lamps” as lamps permitted by Section 25106 or front-mounted vehicle lamps meant to be displayed mainly when the vehicle is parked.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800 - 24802] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24801. Parking lamps are those lamps permitted by Section 25106, or any lamps mounted on the front of a vehicle, designed to be displayed primarily when the vehicle is parked. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  172. 24802.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800 - 24802] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A parked vehicle does not need lights displayed if it is parked off the roadway and not hazardously, or within 18 inches of a curb, or in a business or residence district within 18 inches of a curb or roadway edge.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps [24800 - 24802] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24802. No lights need be displayed upon a vehicle which is: (a) Parked off the roadway and not in a hazardous position on the highway; or (b) Parked with a wheel within 18 inches of a curb; or (c) Parked within a business or residence district with a wheel within 18 inches of a curb or edge of the roadway. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 620.)
  173. 2482.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. )

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    Vehicles transporting inedible kitchen grease must display a current registration decal and certain identifying information.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol [2100 - 2482] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease [2460 - 2482] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. ) ## 2482. (a) To assist law enforcement personnel in enforcing this article, each vehicle transporting inedible kitchen grease shall have a current registration decal issued by the Department of Food and Agriculture permanently affixed and prominently displayed on the upper right corner of the vehicle windshield or in a conspicuous location on the right side of the trailer being towed. (b) Each vehicle used in the transportation of inedible kitchen grease shall conspicuously display the following information on both front doors of the vehicle in letters not less than two inches high: (1) The name of the business or person registered as a transporter with the Department of Food and Agriculture. (2) The address of the company or owner, or the carrier identification number issued by the California Highway Patrol. (c) Removable signs shall also display the information specified in subdivision (b). (d) A violation of this section shall be a correctable offense pursuant to Section 40303.5. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 595, Sec. 19. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  174. 24950.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    If a motor vehicle is towing a trailer coach or camp trailer, the combined vehicles must have a lamp-type turn signal system.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24950. Whenever any motor vehicle is towing a trailer coach or a camp trailer the combination of vehicles shall be equipped with a lamp-type turn signal system. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1536.)
  175. 24951.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Some vehicles must have lamp-type turn signal systems, and turn signal lamps on vehicles made on or after January 1, 1969, must be mounted at least 15 inches high.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24951. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped with a lamp-type turn signal system capable of clearly indicating any intention to turn either to the right or to the left. (b) The following vehicles shall be equipped with a lamp-type turn signal system meeting the requirements of this chapter. (1) Motortrucks, truck tractors, buses and passenger vehicles, other than motorcycles, manufactured and first registered on or after January 1, 1958. (2) Trailers and semitrailers manufactured and first registered between December 31, 1957, and January 1, 1969, having a gross weight of 6,000 pounds or more. (3) Trailers and semitrailers 80 or more inches in width manufactured on or after January 1, 1969. (4) Motorcycles manufactured and first registered on or after January 1, 1973, except motor-driven cycles whose speed attainable in one mile is 30 miles per hour or less. The requirements of this subdivision shall not apply to special mobile equipment, or auxiliary dollies. (c) Turn signal lamps on vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1969, shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 475.)
  176. 24952.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A lamp-type turn signal must be plainly visible and understandable in daylight and at night from at least 300 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24952. A lamp-type turn signal shall be plainly visible and understandable in normal sunlight and at nighttime from a distance of at least 300 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle, except that turn signal lamps on vehicles of a size required to be equipped with clearance lamps shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet during such times. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1012.)
  177. 24953.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Turn signal systems must show front-facing white or amber light and rear-facing red or amber light; some side-mounted or supplemental rear turn signals are allowed if they meet specified conditions.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices [24950 - 24953] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear. (b) Side-mounted turn signal lamps projecting a flashing amber light to either side may be used to supplement the front and rear turn signals. Side-mounted turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the center of the vehicle may project a flashing red light no part of which shall be visible from the front. (c) In addition to any required turn signal lamps, any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental rear turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the rearmost portion of the driver’s seat in its rearmost position. (d) In addition to any required or authorized turn signal lamps, any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental rear turn signal lamps that are mounted on, or are an integral portion of, the outside rearview mirrors, so long as the lamps flash simultaneously with the rear turn signal lamps, the light emitted from the lamps is projected only to the rear of the vehicle and is not visible to the driver under normal operating conditions, except for a visual indicator designed to allow monitoring of lamp operation, and the lamps do not project a glaring light. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 945, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  178. 25.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section forbids using DMV or CHP official-looking signs, marks, or ads without authority, and restricts occupational licensees from using DMV names or symbols in business names, phone numbers, domains, or misleading ads.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25. (a) It is unlawful for a person to display or cause or permit to be displayed any sign, mark, or advertisement indicating an official connection with either the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of the California Highway Patrol unless the person has lawful authority, permission, or right to make that display. (b) It is unlawful for the holder of an occupational license issued pursuant to Division 5 (commencing with Section 11100) to use the initials “DMV,” the Department of Motor Vehicles logogram, or the words “Department of Motor Vehicles” in any business name, telephone number, or internet domain name, as defined in Section 17527 of the Business and Professions Code. An occupational licensee shall not use the initials, logogram, or words in any advertisement in a way that indicates, or could be construed to indicate, an official connection with the Department of Motor Vehicles other than as a licensee. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 68, Sec. 1. (AB 1272) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  179. 25.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A person may not falsely claim to be a Department of Motor Vehicles employee to get records or information the person is not entitled to.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## General Provisions ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25.5. It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent himself or herself in any manner as an employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of obtaining records or information to which he or she is not entitled. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 105.)
  180. 250.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section defines a “chop shop” as premises used to handle illegally obtained motor vehicles or parts for certain identity-changing or resale purposes.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 250. A “chop shop” is any building, lot, or other premises where any person has been engaged in altering, destroying, disassembling, dismantling, reassembling, or storing any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part known to be illegally obtained by theft, fraud, or conspiracy to defraud, in order to do either of the following: (a) Alter, counterfeit, deface, destroy, disguise, falsify, forge, obliterate, or remove the identity, including the vehicle identification number, of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, in order to misrepresent the identity of the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, or to prevent the identification of the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part. (b) Sell or dispose of the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 386, Sec. 1. Effective September 8, 1993.)
  181. 2500.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    This chapter applies to all licenses issued by the California Highway Patrol unless a license-specific rule says otherwise.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2500. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all licenses issued by the Department of the California Highway Patrol unless the particular provisions applicable to each license otherwise provide. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309.)
  182. 2501.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    The California Highway Patrol Commissioner may issue certain licenses, which generally expire after one year and can be renewed only within the stated time windows and with the required fees.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2501. (a) The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol may issue licenses for the operation of privately owned or operated ambulances used to respond to emergency calls, armored cars, fleet owner inspection and maintenance stations, and for the transportation of hazardous material, including the transportation of explosives. Licenses issued under this section shall be issued in accordance with this chapter and regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant thereto. Licenses issued by the commissioner shall expire one year from the date of issue, and may be renewed upon application and payment of the renewal fees if the application for renewal is made within the 30-day period before the date of expiration. A person whose license has expired shall immediately cease the activity requiring a license, but the commissioner shall accept applications for renewal during the 30-day period following the date of expiration if they are accompanied by the new license fee. A license shall not be renewed when the application is received more than 30 days after the date of expiration. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and this chapter, licenses shall not be required under this chapter for ambulances owned or operated by a fire department of a federally recognized tribe or operators of those ambulances. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 282, Sec. 2. (AB 798) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  183. 2502.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    Some license applications must include a fee, and all applications must use a commissioner-furnished form.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2502. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each application for a new or renewal license shall be accompanied by a fee of ten dollars ($10) for a new license or five dollars ($5) for a renewal license. This subdivision does not apply to licenses for transportation of hazardous material or operation of ambulances. (b) Each application for a new or renewal license for the operation of ambulances shall be accompanied by a fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) for a new license or one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a renewal license. (c) Each application for a new or renewal license to transport hazardous material shall be accompanied by a fee of not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for a new license and not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75) for a renewal license. (d) Each application shall be made upon a form furnished by the commissioner. It shall contain information concerning the applicant’s background and experience which the commissioner may prescribe, in addition to other information required by law. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 539, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  184. 2503.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    Licenses issued by the commissioner cannot be transferred; certain ownership/control changes require a new license, and address changes must be reported within 10 days.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2503. (a) Licenses issued by the commissioner shall not be transferable. A change in ownership or control of the licensed activity shall render the existing license null and void and a new license shall be required. A change in ownership or control includes, but is not limited to, a change in corporate status, or a stock transfer of shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation. A change in ownership or control does not include the addition or deletion of partners, officers, directors, or board members comprising 50 percent or less ownership or control of the licensed activity if both of the following are complied with: (1) The new partners, officers, directors, or board members have not committed any acts described in Section 2541. (2) An amended license application form indicating the changes and any other information required pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 2502 is submitted to the commissioner within 10 days of the change. (b) In the event of a change of name, not involving a change of ownership or control, the license shall be returned to the commissioner for cancellation, and a new license application form shall be submitted. The commissioner shall cancel the returned license and issue a new license for the unexpired term without a fee. (c) In the event of loss, destruction, or mutilation of a license issued by the commissioner, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate upon paying a fee of five dollars ($5). Any person who loses a license issued by the commissioner and who, after obtaining a duplicate, finds the original license, shall immediately surrender the original license to the commissioner. (d) Any change of address or relocation of a licensed service shall be reported to the commissioner within 10 days. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1008, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  185. 2504.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    It is unlawful to violate any regulation adopted by the commissioner under this chapter.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2504. It is unlawful to violate any regulation adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1067.)
  186. 2505.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    The commissioner may issue certain hazardous-materials transportation licenses with 6- to 18-month expiration dates to stagger renewals, and related fees must be prorated.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [2500 - 2505] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2505. Notwithstanding Sections 2501 and 2502, for the purpose of staggering license renewals subject to this chapter, the commissioner may, during any 12-month period, issue licenses that expire 6 to 18 months from the date of issue. Subsequent renewal of these licenses shall be for a period of 12 months. Fees with respect to these licenses for more or less than one year shall be prorated accordingly. This section applies only to licenses for the transportation of hazardous materials established on or after January 1, 1982. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1230, Sec. 8.)
  187. 2510.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars [2510 - 2512] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    Applicants for ambulance or armored car licenses must provide separate vehicle ID and inspection reports; privately owned emergency ambulances or armored cars may not be operated until CHP compliance determination; annual inspections apply to licensed ambulances, with a tribal-fire-department exemption.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars [2510 - 2512] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2510. (a) (1) A person applying for a license to operate ambulances or armored cars shall provide separate identification data and reports of inspection for each vehicle as prescribed by the commissioner. (2) A person who operates ambulances owned or operated by a fire department of a federally recognized Indian tribe shall be exempt from the requirements set forth under paragraph (1) and this chapter. (b) (1) A person shall not operate a privately owned emergency ambulance or armored car until the California Highway Patrol has determined that the vehicle is in compliance with this code and regulations adopted by the commissioner. Ambulances licensed by the department shall be inspected by the department not less often than once annually. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the department shall not inspect ambulances owned or operated by a fire department of a federally recognized Indian tribe. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 282, Sec. 3. (AB 798) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  188. 25100.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Wide vehicles and certain trailers must have specified clearance and side-marker lamps visible and mounted in prescribed locations during darkness, with some exceptions and optional alternatives.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25100. (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (d), every vehicle 80 inches or more in overall width shall be equipped during darkness as follows: (1) At least one amber clearance lamp on each side mounted on a forward-facing portion of the vehicle and visible from the front and at least one red clearance lamp on each side mounted on a rearward-facing portion of the vehicle and visible from the rear. (2) At least one amber side-marker lamp on each side near the front and at least one red side-marker lamp on each side near the rear. (3) At least one amber side-marker lamp on each side at or near the center on trailers and semitrailers 30 feet or more in length and which are manufactured and first registered after January 1, 1962. Any such vehicle manufactured and first registered prior to January 1, 1962, may be so equipped. (4) At least one amber side-marker lamp mounted at approximate midpoint of housecars, motortrucks, and buses 30 or more feet in length and manufactured on or after January 1, 1969. Any such vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1969, may be so equipped. (5) Combination clearance and side-marker lamps mounted as side-marker lamps and meeting the visibility requirements for both types of lamps may be used in lieu of required individual clearance or side-marker lamps. (b) The following vehicles when 80 inches or more in overall width and not equipped as provided in subdivision (a) shall be equipped during darkness as follows: (1) Truck tractors shall be equipped with at least one amber clearance lamp on each side on the front of the cab or sleeper and may be equipped with amber side-marker lamps on each side. (2) Truck tractors manufactured on or after January 1, 1969, shall be equipped with one amber side-marker lamp on each side near the front. (3) Pole or pipe dollies, or logging dollies, shall be equipped with at least one combination clearance and side-marker lamp on each side showing red to the front, side, and rear. (4) Vehicles, except truck tractors, which are 80 inches or more in width over a distance not exceeding three feet from front to rear shall be equipped with at least one amber combination clearance lamp and side-marker lamp on each side visible from the front, side, and rear if the projection is near the front of the vehicle and at least one red lamp if the projection is near the rear of the vehicle. (5) Towing motor vehicles engaged in driveaway-towaway operations shall be equipped with at least one amber clearance lamp at each side on the front and at least one amber side-marker lamp on each side near the front. (6) Towed motor vehicles engaged in driveaway-towaway operations shall be equipped with at least one amber side-marker lamp on each side of intermediate vehicles, and the rearmost vehicle shall be equipped with at least one red side-marker lamp on each side and at least one red clearance lamp on each side on the rear. (7) Trailers and semitrailers designed for transporting single boats in a cradle-type mounting and for launching the boat from the rear of the trailer need not be equipped with front and rear clearance lamps provided amber clearance lamps showing to the front and red clearance lamps showing to the rear are located on each side at or near the midpoint between the front and rear of the trailer to indicate the extreme width of the trailer. (c) Loads extending beyond the side of a vehicle where the overall width of the vehicle and load is 80 inches or more shall be equipped with an amber combination clearance and side-marker lamp on the side at the front and a red combination clearance and side-marker lamp on the side at the rear. In lieu of the foregoing requirement, projecting loads not exceeding three feet from front to rear at the extreme width shall be equipped with at least one amber combination clearance and side-marker lamp on the side visible from the front, side, and rear if the projection is near the front of the vehicle and at least one red lamp if the projection is near the rear of the vehicle. (d) Clearance and side-marker lamps are not required on auxiliary dollies or on passenger vehicles other than a housecar. (e) Clearance lamps shall be visible from all distances between 500 feet and 50 feet to the front or rear of the vehicle, and side-marker lamps shall be visible from all distances between 500 feet and 50 feet to the side of the vehicle. (f) Clearance lamps shall, so far as is practicable, be mounted to indicate the extreme width of the vehicle. Side-marker lamps shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches on vehicles manufactured on and after January 1, 1968. Combination clearance and side-marker lamps required on loads shall be mounted so the lenses project to the outer extremity of the vehicle or load. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 446.)
  189. 25100.1.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    An ambulance may be equipped with clearance and side-marker lamps.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25100.1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, an ambulance may be equipped with clearance and side-marker lamps. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 616.)
  190. 25102.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A motor vehicle may have side lamps, but they must be recessed, not stick out, and stay within the color and brightness limits stated here.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25102. In addition to the lamps otherwise permitted by this chapter, any motor vehicle may be equipped with lamps on the sides thereof, visible from the side of the vehicle but not from the front or rear thereof, which lamps, together with mountings or receptacles, shall be set into depressions or recesses in the body of the vehicle and shall not protrude beyond or outside the body of the vehicle. The light source in each of the lamps shall not exceed two candlepower and shall emit diffused light of any color, except that the color red is permitted only on authorized emergency vehicles. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
  191. 25102.5.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A schoolbus may be fitted with side-visible lamps that can be lighted only when fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust reduces visibility below 500 feet. The department must set the lamps’ type and mounting requirements by regulation by January 1, 1980.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25102.5. (a) A schoolbus may be equipped with lamps mounted so as to be visible from the sides of the bus which may be lighted, in addition to other required lights, when, and only when, atmospheric conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust, reduce the visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 feet. (b) The type and mounting requirements of such lamps shall be established by regulations adopted by the department. The regulations shall be adopted by January 1, 1980. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  192. 25103.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles with loads extending far enough from the left side must show specified amber/red lamps at night, and the lamp bulb cannot exceed six candlepower.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25103. Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends from the left side of the vehicle one foot or more, there shall be displayed at the extreme left side of the load during darkness: (a) An amber lamp plainly visible for 300 feet to the front and rear of the vehicle. (b) An amber lamp at the front visible for 300 feet to the front and a red lamp at the rear plainly visible for 300 feet to the rear of the vehicle if the projecting load exceeds 120 inches in length. The lamp shall not contain a bulb rated in excess of six candlepower. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 774, Sec. 1.)
  193. 25104.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain oversized vehicles or equipment must display a red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth at the vehicle’s extremities when operated outside darkness.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25104. (a) Any vehicle or equipment that requires a permit issued pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 35780) of Chapter 5 of Division 15 because it is wider than permitted under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 35100) of Division 15 shall display a solid red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than 18 inches square at the extremities of the vehicle or equipment, if the vehicle or equipment is being operated other than during darkness. (b) Any vehicle defined in Section 34500 transporting a load that extends beyond the sides of the vehicle by more than four inches shall also comply with subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 50. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  194. 25105.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Motor vehicles may have certain courtesy, red, or exterior lamps, but the lamps must meet limits on brightness, color, glare, and when they may be lit.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25105. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with running board or door-mounted courtesy lamps. The bulbs in the lamps shall not exceed six standard candlepower and shall emit either a green or white light without glare. The beams of the lamps shall not be visible to the front or rear of the vehicle. (b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with inside door-mounted red lamps or red reflectorizing devices or material visible to the rear of the vehicle when the doors are open. The bulbs in the lamps shall not exceed six standard candlepower. (c) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with exterior lamps for the purpose of lighting the entrances and exits of the vehicles, which lamps may be lighted only when the vehicles are not in motion. The lamp source of the exterior lamps shall not exceed 32 standard candlepower, or 30 watts, nor project any glaring light into the eyes of an approaching driver. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 348, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  195. 25106.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Vehicles may use certain front and side lamps, but lamp colors and brightness are limited by location and candlepower.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25106. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with lighted white or amber cowl or fender lamps on the front. Any vehicle may be equipped with not more than one amber side lamp on each side near the front, nor more than one red side lamp on each side near the rear. The light source of each such lamp shall not exceed four standard candlepower. (b) Lamps meeting requirements established by the department for side-marker or combination clearance and side-marker lamps may be installed on the sides of vehicles at any location, but any lamp installed within 24 inches of the rear of the vehicle shall be red, and any lamp installed at any other location shall be amber. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
  196. 25107.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    A motor vehicle may have up to two cornering lamps, and the lamps must be designed to avoid glare to approaching drivers.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25107. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two cornering lamps designed and of sufficient intensity for the purpose of revealing objects only in the direction of turn while the vehicle is turning or while the turn signal lamps are operating to signal an intention to turn. The lamps shall be designed so that no glaring light is projected into the eyes of an approaching driver. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1313.)
  197. 25108.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    This section allows certain vehicle exterior indicators and data monitors, but limits their size, brightness, color, and visibility.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25108. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two amber turn-signal pilot indicators mounted on the exterior. The light output from any indicator shall not exceed five candlepower unless a provision is made for operating the indicator at reduced intensity during darkness in which event the light output shall not exceed five candlepower during darkness or 15 candlepower at any other time. The center of the beam shall be projected toward the driver. (b) Any vehicle may be equipped with pilot indicators visible from the front to monitor the functioning or condition of parts essential to the operation of the vehicle or of equipment attached to the vehicle that is necessary for protection of the cargo or load. The pilot indicators shall be steady-burning, having a projected lighted lens area of not more than three-quarters of a square inch and have a light output of not more than five candlepower. The pilot indicator may be of any color except red. (c) Other exterior pilot indicators of any color may be used for monitoring exterior lighting devices, provided that the area of each indicator is less than 0.20 square inches, the intensity of each indicator does not exceed 0.10 candlepower, and the color red is not visible to the front. (d) Any towed vehicle may be equipped with an exterior-mounted indicator lamp used only to indicate the functional status of an antilock braking system providing that either of the following conditions are met: (1) The indicator lamp complies with the applicable requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards. (2) The indicator lamp is designed and located so that it will be readily visible, with the assistance of a rearview mirror if necessary, to the driver of the towing motor vehicle and the indicator lamp has a light source not exceeding five candlepower. The light shall not show to the sides or rear of the vehicle and the indicator lamp may emit any color except red. (e) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two exterior-lighted data monitors that transmit information to the driver of the vehicle regarding the efficient or safe operation, or both the efficient and safe operation, of the vehicle. (2) Data monitors shall comply with all of the following conditions: (A) Be mounted to the vehicle in a manner so that they are readily visible to the driver of the vehicle when the driver is seated in the normal driving position. Data monitors shall not be designed to convey information to any person other than the driver of the vehicle. (B) Be limited in size to not more than two square inches of lighted area each. (C) Not emit a light brighter than reasonably necessary to convey the intended information. (D) Not project a glaring light to the driver or, to other motorists, or to any other person. (3) Data monitors may incorporate flashing or changing elements only as necessary to convey the intended information. Data monitors shall not resemble any official traffic-control device or required lighting device or be combined with any required lighting device. (4) Data monitors may display any color, except that the color red shall not be visible to the front of the vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 739, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  198. 25109.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Any motor vehicle may have two front running lamps, but they must not be lit in darkness unless the vehicle is parked.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25109. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with two white or amber running lamps mounted on the front, one at each side, which shall not be lighted during darkness except while the motor vehicle is parked. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 858.)
  199. 2511.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars [2510 - 2512] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. )

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    Ambulance-operation licenses may be issued only to persons or entities that operate ambulances exclusively as ambulances and use them to respond to emergency calls.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 - 3093] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol [2500 - 2574] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars [2510 - 2512] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309. ) ## 2511. Licenses for the operation of ambulances may be issued only to those persons or entities which operate ambulances designed and operated exclusively as such and which are used to respond to emergency calls. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1309.)
  200. 25110.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

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    Certain listed vehicles may use utility flood or loading lamps, but only within the stated situations and lighting limits.

    ## Vehicle Code - VEH ## DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 - 28246] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250 - 26106] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment [25100 - 25110] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) ## 25110. (a) The following vehicles may be equipped with utility flood or loading lamps mounted on the rear, and sides, that project a white light illuminating an area to the side or rear of the vehicle for a distance not to exceed 75 feet at the level of the roadway: (1) Tow trucks that are used to tow disabled vehicles may display utility floodlights, but only during the period of preparation for towing at the location from which a disabled vehicle is to be towed. (2) Ambulances used to respond to emergency calls may display utility flood and loading lights, but only at the scene of an emergency or while loading or unloading patients. (3) Firefighting equipment designed and operated exclusively as such may display utility floodlamps only at the scene of an emergency. (4) Vehicles used by law enforcement agencies or organizations engaged in the detoxification of alcoholics may display utility flood or loading lights when loading or unloading persons under the influence of intoxicants for transportation to detoxification centers or places of incarceration. (5) Vehicles used by law enforcement agencies for mobile blood alcohol testing, drug evaluation, or field sobriety testing . (6) Vehicles used by publicly or privately owned public utilities may display utility flood or loading lights when engaged in emergency roadside repair of electric, gas, telephone, telegraph, water, or sewer facilities. (b) Lamps permitted under subdivision (a) shall not be lighted during darkness, except while the vehicle is parked, nor project any glaring light into the eyes of an approaching driver. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 124, Sec. 132. Effective January 1, 1997.)

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