California Vehicle Code 2006

by West

• ISBN13: 9780314953513
• ISBN10: 0314953515
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-01
• Publisher: West Group

Table of Contents

General Provisions	1	(6)
Words and Phrases Defined	7	(40)
Administration	47	(84)
The Department of Motor Vehicles	47	(29)
Organization of Department	47	(1)
Powers and Duties	48	(12)
Records of Department	60	(16)
Department of the California Highway Patrol	76	(22)
Administration	77	(2)
The California Highway Patrol	79	(3)
Powers and Duties	82	(9)
Tow Truck Drivers	91	(4)
Emergency Roadside Assistance	95	(1)
Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances	96	(1)
Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease	97	(1)
Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol	98	(7)
General Provisions	98	(2)
Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars	100	(1)
Lamp and Brake Adjusting Stations and Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Device Installation and Inspection Stations [Repealed]	101	(1)
Inspection and Maintenance Stations	101	(1)
Transportation of Hazardous Material	102	(1)
Denial, Suspension and Revocation	102	(2)
Hazardous Waste Inspections [Repealed]	104	(1)
Transportation of School Pupils	104	(1)
The Reciprocity Commission	105	(1)
Administration	105	(1)
Powers and Duties	105	(1)
Administration and Enforcement	105	(8)
Lawful Orders and Inspections	105	(8)
California Traffic Safety Program	113	(2)
Traffic Safety	113	(1)
Motorcycle Safety	114	(1)
New Motor Vehicle Board	115	(15)
Organization of Board	115	(2)
Powers and Duties of Board	117	(3)
Appeals From Decisions of the Department	120	(1)
Hearings on Franchise Modification, Replacement, Termination, Refusal to Continue, Delivery and Preparation Obligations, and Warranty Reimbursement	121	(5)
Hearings on Recreational Vehicle Franchise Modification, Replacement, Termination, Refusal to Continue, Establishment, and Relocation, and Consumer Complaints	126	(4)
Driver Certification [Repealed]	130	(1)
Registration of Vehicles and Certificates of Title	131	(122)
Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title	131	(69)
Vehicles Subject to Registration	131	(10)
Original Registration	141	(4)
Registration of Foreign Vehicles	145	(2)
Evidences of Registration	147	(10)
Renewal of Registration	157	(4)
Voluntary Common Registration Renewal Dates [Repealed]	161	(1)
Refusal of Registration	161	(4)
Refusal of Registration for Nonpayment of Toll Evasion Penalties	165	(1)
License Plates	166	(1)
Special Plates	167	(11)
Motorized Bicycles	178	(1)
Historic and Special Interest Vehicles	179	(1)
Special Interest License Plates	180	(7)
Environmental License Plates	187	(5)
Methanol Fuel Experimental Program [Repealed]	192	(1)
Display of Plates, Tabs, and Stickers	192	(4)
Registration of Fleet Vehicles	196	(2)
Registration of Trailer Coaches	198	(1)
Registration of Mobilehomes Subject to Local Property Taxation [Repealed]	199	(1)
Surrender of Registration Documents and License Plates	199	(1)
Transfers of Title or Interest	200	(11)
Procedure to Transfer	200	(3)
Endorsement and Delivery of Documents	203	(2)
Notice and Application	205	(5)
Transfer by Department	210	(1)
Transfers Through Wholesale Auctions	210	(1)
Miscellaneous Title Provisions	211	(2)
Certificate of Title as Evidence	211	(1)
Inspection and Cancellation of Titles for Exported Vehicles	212	(1)
Return of Stolen Motor Vehicle Retained as Evidence	213	(1)
Filing Instruments Evidencing Liens or Encumbrances	213	(1)
Permits to Nonresident Owners	214	(7)
Exemption of Nonresidents	214	(3)
Foreign Commercial Vehicles	217	(1)
Reciprocity Agreements	218	(1)
Apportioned Registration	218	(2)
Proportionate Registration and Licensing [Repealed]	220	(1)
Enforcement of Liens on Apportioned Fleet Vehicles	220	(1)
International Registration Plan and Reciprocal Agreements [Repealed]	221	(1)
Offenses Against Registration Laws and Suspension, Revocation, and Cancellation of Registration	221	(1)
Registration and Weight Fees	222	(31)
Exemptions	222	(3)
Registration Fees	225	(12)
Weight Fees	237	(5)
Payment of Fees	242	(6)
Partial Year Payment of Weight Fees	248	(1)
Enforcement of Liens	249	(4)
Registration and Transfer of Vessels	253	(14)
General Provisions and Definitions	253	(1)
Registration	253	(8)
Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel	261	(6)
Vehicle Sales	267	(4)
Advertising, Brochures, and Manuals	267	(1)
Manufacturer's Responsibility for Safety Defects	268	(1)
Engine Manufacturers	268	(1)
Disclosure of Damage	269	(2)
Special Antitheft Laws	271	(10)
Reports of Stolen Vehicles	271	(1)
Reports of Stolen Vessels	272	(1)
Reports of Stored Vehicles	273	(1)
Alteration or Removal of Numbers	274	(2)
Motor Vehicle Chop Shops	276	(1)
Theft and Injury of Vehicles	277	(2)
Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention	279	(2)
Occupational Licensing and Business Regulations	281	(86)
Driving Schools and Driving Instructors	281	(10)
Traffic Violator Schools	291	(13)
Vehicle Verifiers	304	(3)
Registration Services	307	(4)
Automobile Dismantlers	311	(9)
Lessor-Retailers	320	(6)
Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers and Salesmen	326	(37)
Issuance of Licenses and Certificates to Manufacturers, Transporters, and Dealers	327	(30)
Vehicle Salespersons	357	(4)
Representatives	361	(2)
Sale of Housecars	363	(1)
Sale of Mobilehomes [Repealed]	363	(1)
Sale of Automobile Parts	363	(1)
Private Party Vehicle Markets	364	(1)
Towing	365	(1)
Sales of Vehicles by Private Owners	365	(1)
Transportation of School Pupils [Repealed]	366	(1)
Drivers' Licenses	367	(110)
Issuance of Licenses, Expiration and Renewal	367	(39)
Persons Required to be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits	367	(12)
Student Licenses	379	(2)
Issuance and Renewal of Licenses	381	(21)
Signature and Display of Licenses	402	(1)
Identification Cards	403	(3)
Suspension or Revocation of Licenses	406	(32)
General Provisions	406	(1)
Suspension or Revocation by Court	407	(5)
Suspension and Revocation by Department	412	(23)
Procedure	435	(3)
Investigation and Hearing	438	(6)
Investigation and Re-Examination	438	(1)
Notice	439	(2)
Hearing	441	(2)
Probation	443	(1)
Review of Orders	443	(1)
Violation of License Provisions	444	(18)
License Fees	462	(3)
Imposition of Fees	462	(2)
Collection of Fees	464	(1)
Driver License Compact	465	(2)
Generally	465	(1)
Compact Terms	465	(2)
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program	467	(10)
Intent	467	(1)
Definitions	467	(2)
Driver Notification Requirements	469	(1)
Employer Responsibilities	469	(1)
Commercial Driver's License	470	(3)
Endorsements	473	(1)
Sanctions	474	(3)
Motor Vehicle Transactions With Minors	477	(2)
Driver's License Requirements	477	(2)
Unattended Child in Motor Vehicle Safety Act	479	(2)
General Provisions	479	(1)
Offenses	479	(1)
Educational Provisions	479	(2)
Financial Responsibility Laws	481	(24)
Compulsory Financial Responsibility	481	(12)
Accident Reports	481	(2)
Financial Responsibility	483	(5)
Evidence of Financial Responsibility	488	(3)
Suspensions	491	(2)
Suspension of Registration of Motor Vehicles Involved in Accidents [Repealed]	493	(1)
Suspension Following Unsatisfied Judgments	493	(4)
Definitions	494	(1)
Suspension of Driving Privilege	494	(3)
Proof of Financial Responsibility	497	(4)
Proof Requirements	497	(2)
Insurance Policy	499	(1)
Release of Proof	500	(1)
Commercial Vehicles	501	(2)
Transporters of Motor Vehicles [Repealed]	503	(1)
Interstate Highway Carriers	503	(2)
Civil Liability	505	(12)
Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles	505	(8)
Public Agencies	505	(2)
Private Owners	507	(3)
Uninsured Owners	510	(1)
Liability for Damage to Highway	510	(1)
Service of Process	511	(2)
Civil Liability of Persons Signing License Applications of Minors	513	(4)
Accidents and Accident Reports	517	(6)
Accidents and Accident Reports	517	(4)
Incident Response Management Program [Repealed]	521	(2)
Rules of the Road	523	(144)
Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws	523	(23)
Definitions	523	(1)
Effect of Traffic Laws	523	(3)
Local Regulations	526	(12)
Operation of Bicycles	538	(4)
Operation of Motorized Scooters	542	(3)
Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles	545	(1)
Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices	546	(1)
Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings	546	(15)
Erection and Maintenance	546	(6)
Official Traffic Control Devices	552	(1)
Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices	553	(8)
Driving, Overtaking, and Passing	561	(11)
Driving on Right Side	561	(5)
Additional Driving Rules	566	(5)
Overtaking and Passing	571	(1)
Right-of-Way	572	(3)
Pedestrians' Rights and Duties	575	(4)
Turning and Stopping and Turning Signals	579	(3)
Speed Laws	582	(9)
Generally	582	(6)
Other Speed Laws	588	(3)
Special Stops Required	591	(3)
Stopping, Standing, and Parking	594	(17)
Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles	611	(26)
Authority to Remove Vehicles	611	(19)
Vehicle Disposition	630	(7)
Parking Lots	637	(1)
Public Offenses	638	(24)
Driving Offenses	638	(11)
Offenses by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Involving Alcohol	649	(1)
Juvenile Offenses Involving Alcohol	649	(1)
Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program [Repealed]	650	(1)
Offenses Involving Alcohol and Drugs	650	(10)
Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities [Repealed]	660	(1)
Ignition Interlock Device	660	(1)
Installation of Ignition Interlock Devices	661	(1)
Alcohol and Drug Problem Assessment Program	661	(1)
Vehicular Crossings and Toll Highways	662	(3)
General Provisions	662	(1)
Towing on Vehicular Crossings	662	(2)
Tolls and Other Charges	664	(1)
Special Traffic Regulations	664	(1)
Parkways [Repealed]	665	(2)
Sentencing for Driving While Under the Influence	667	(34)
Court--Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years of Age	667	(3)
General Provisions	667	(1)
Penalties for a Violation of Section 23140	667	(1)
Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program	667	(1)
Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152 or 23153	667	(3)
Court Penalties	670	(22)
General Provisions	670	(1)
Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152	670	(8)
Penalties for a Violation of Section 23153	678	(5)
Additional Punishments	683	(1)
Additional Penalties and Sanctions	684	(5)
Additional Court-Imposed Orders and Directions	689	(3)
Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program	692	(1)
Probation	692	(1)
Procedures	693	(8)
General Provisions	693	(2)
Prior and Separate Offenses	695	(1)
Defenses	696	(1)
Dismissal on the Record	696	(1)
Court Restrictions	697	(1)
Alcohol Assessment	697	(2)
Presentence Investigation	699	(1)
Surrender and Notification of License Restriction	700	(1)
Delayed Suspensions and Revocations	700	(1)
Conflict of Interest	700	(1)
Operative Date	700	(1)
Equipment of Vehicles	701	(80)
General Provisions	701	(8)
Lighting Equipment	709	(30)
General Provisions	709	(1)
Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps	710	(3)
Rear Lighting Equipment	713	(5)
Parking Lamps	718	(1)
Signal Lamps and Devices	718	(1)
Side and Fender Lighting Equipment	719	(4)
Flashing and Colored Lights	723	(8)
Warning Lights and Devices	731	(2)
Commercial and Common Carrier Vehicles	733	(1)
Diffused Lights	733	(1)
Acetylene Lamps	734	(1)
Reflectorizing Material	734	(1)
Headlamps on Motorcycles and Motor-Driven Cycles	735	(1)
Vehicles Exempted	735	(2)
Light Restrictions and Mounting	737	(1)
Equipment Testing	738	(1)
Brakes	739	(6)
Brake Requirements	739	(2)
Operation of Brakes	741	(1)
Airbrakes	742	(3)
Vacuum Brakes	745	(1)
Windshields and Mirrors	745	(4)
Other Equipment	749	(30)
Horns, Sirens, and Amplification Devices	749	(1)
Exhaust Systems	750	(5)
Noise Limits	755	(1)
Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems	756	(5)
Child Passenger Seat Restraints [Repealed]	761	(1)
Child Safety Belt and Passenger Restraint Requirements	761	(4)
Headsets and Earplugs	765	(1)
Tires	765	(4)
Fenders, Ornaments, and Television	769	(2)
Tow Trucks	771	(1)
Motorcycles	771	(1)
Signs	772	(3)
Refrigeration Equipment	775	(1)
Odometers	775	(1)
Fire Extinguishers	776	(1)
Bumpers	776	(1)
Camper Signaling Devices	777	(1)
Theft Alarm System	777	(1)
Cellular Telephones	777	(1)
Pilot Cars	777	(1)
Methanol or Ethanol Fueled Vehicles	778	(1)
Jamming Devices	778	(1)
Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact [Repealed]	779	(1)
Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Device Installation and Inspection Stations [Repealed]	779	(2)
Towing and Loading Equipment	781	(12)
Towing Equipment	781	(2)
Logs and Poles	783	(1)
Lumber and Lumber Products	783	(1)
Baled Hay	784	(1)
Transporting Other Loads	784	(9)
Hazardous Materials	784	(3)
Vehicles Transporting Workmen	787	(2)
Trailers	789	(1)
Metal and Metal Products	790	(1)
Baled Cotton, Paper and Jute	790	(1)
Boxes	790	(1)
Tank Containers	790	(1)
Waste Tires	790	(3)
Transportation of Explosives	793	(6)
Transportation of Hazardous Material	799	(4)
Licensing	799	(2)
Notification of Routes	801	(2)
Transportation of Inhalation Hazards	803	(4)
Transportation of Radioactive Materials	807	(2)
Flammable and Combustible Liquids	809	(4)
Administration	809	(1)
Regulations	810	(1)
Registration [Repealed]	811	(1)
Enforcement	811	(1)
Violations	812	(1)
Reciprocity [Repealed]	812	(1)
Safety Regulations	813	(22)
Motor Carriers of Property Permit Act	835	(10)
General Provisions and Definitions	835	(1)
Motor Carrier Permits	836	(3)
Insurance	839	(3)
Workers' Compensation	842	(1)
Identification	843	(1)
Fines and Penalties	843	(2)
Motor Vehicle Damage Control	845	(2)
Short Title	845	(1)
General Provisions and Definitions	845	(1)
Departmental Action	845	(2)
Size, Weight and Load	847	(32)
General Provisions	847	(1)
Width	848	(2)
Height	850	(1)
Length	851	(8)
Weight	859	(19)
Axle Limits	859	(4)
Intermodal Weight Determination Program	863	(1)
Tire Limits	864	(1)
Limit Changes on State Highways	864	(1)
Local Authorities	865	(6)
Bridges and Other Structures	871	(1)
Permits and Agreements	872	(6)
Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement [Repealed]	878	(1)
Implements of Husbandry	879	(8)
Definitions	879	(2)
Registration of Implements of Husbandry	881	(2)
Drivers' Licenses	883	(1)
Speed Laws	883	(1)
Equipment of Implements of Husbandry	883	(1)
Size, Weight and Load of Implements of Husbandry	884	(1)
Other Requirements	885	(1)
General Provisions	886	(1)
Off-Highway Vehicles	887	(22)
General Provisions	887	(1)
Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles; Original and Renewal of Identification; Issuance of Certificates of Ownership	888	(13)
Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification	888	(3)
Original Identification	891	(1)
Evidences of Identification	892	(2)
Renewal of Identification	894	(1)
Refusal of Identification	895	(1)
Identification Plate or Device	896	(1)
Dismantling of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles	896	(1)
Transfers of Title or Interest	896	(1)
Identification Fees	896	(5)
Off-Highway Vehicle Fund Expenditures [Repealed]	901	(1)
Transfer of Title or Interest [Renumbered]	901	(1)
Identification Fees [Renumbered]	901	(1)
Off-Highway Vehicle Operating Rules	901	(3)
Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings	901	(1)
Operating Controls	902	(1)
Speed Laws	902	(1)
Turning and Starting	903	(1)
Reckless Driving	903	(1)
Littering and Environmental Protection	903	(1)
Equipment of Off-Highway Vehicles	904	(3)
General Provisions	904	(1)
Lighting Equipment	904	(1)
Brakes	904	(1)
Equipment	905	(1)
Emission Control Equipment	906	(1)
All--Terrain Vehicles	907	(2)
Registration and Licensing of Bicycles	909	(2)
Licensing of Bicycles [Repealed]	911	(2)
Offenses and Prosecution	913	(48)
Offenses	913	(21)
Violation of Code	913	(7)
Procedure on Equipment and Registration Violations	920	(1)
Procedure on Parking Violations	921	(8)
Procedure on Toll Evasion Violations	929	(5)
Procedure on Arrests	934	(19)
Arrests	934	(7)
Release Upon Promise to Appear	941	(10)
Notice of Violation	951	(1)
Notice to Correct Violation	952	(1)
Administrative Adjudication of Traffic Safety Violations [Repealed]	953	(1)
Illegal Evidence	953	(3)
Prosecutions Under Code	953	(3)
Civil Actions	956	(1)
Evidence	956	(1)
Presumptions	957	(1)
Defenses	958	(1)
Nonprosecution of Violations	959	(1)
Arrest Quotas	960	(1)
Consolidated Disposition	960	(1)
Penalties and Disposition of Fees, Fines, and Forfeitures	961
Penalties	961	(14)
Public Offenses	961	(13)
Weight Violations	974	(1)
Driver Training Penalty Assessments [Repealed]	975	(1)
Disposition of Fees, Fines, and Forfeitures	975	(4)
Fines and Forfeitures	975	(3)
Refund of Fees and Penalties	978	(1)
Motor Vehicle Account	979
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