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General Provisions

DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED

DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER 1. The Department of Motor Vehicles

ARTICLE 1. Organization of Department

ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties

ARTICLE 3. Records of Department

CHAPTER 2. Department of the California Highway Patrol

ARTICLE 1. Administration

ARTICLE 2. The California Highway Patrol

ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties

ARTICLE 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers

ARTICLE 3.5. Emergency Roadside Assistance

ARTICLE 4. Highway Spill Containment and Abatement of Hazardous Substances

ARTICLE 5. Renderers and Transporters of Inedible Kitchen Grease

CHAPTER 2.5. Licenses Issued by California Highway Patrol

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Privately Owned and Operated Ambulances and Armored Cars

ARTICLE 3.5. Inspection and Maintenance Stations

ARTICLE 4. Transportation of Hazardous Material

ARTICLE 5. Denial, Suspension and Revocation

ARTICLE 6. Hazardous Waste Inspections

ARTICLE 7. Transportation of School Pupils

CHAPTER 4. Administration and Enforcement

ARTICLE 1. Lawful Orders and Inspections

CHAPTER 5. California Traffic Safety Program

ARTICLE 1. Traffic Safety

ARTICLE 2. Motorcycle Safety

CHAPTER 6. New Motor Vehicle Board

ARTICLE 1. Organization of Board

ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Board

ARTICLE 4. Hearings on Franchise Modification, Replacement, Termination, Refusal to Continue, Delivery and Preparation Obligations, and Warranty Reimbursement

ARTICLE 5. Hearings on Recreational Vehicle Franchise Modification, Replacement, Termination, Refusal to Continue, Establishment, and Relocation, and Consumer Complaints

ARTICLE 6. Export and Sale-for-Resale Prohibition Hearings

CHAPTER 7. Road Usage Charge Pilot Program

DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE

CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title

ARTICLE 1. Vehicles Subject to Registration

ARTICLE 2. Original Registration

ARTICLE 3. Registration of Foreign Vehicles

ARTICLE 4. Evidences of Registration

ARTICLE 5. Renewal of Registration

ARTICLE 6. Refusal of Registration

ARTICLE 6.5. Refusal of Registration for Nonpayment of Toll Evasion Penalties

ARTICLE 7. License Plates

ARTICLE 8. Special Plates

ARTICLE 8.1. Motorized Bicycles

ARTICLE 8.3. Historic and Special Interest Vehicles

ARTICLE 8.4. Special Interest License Plates

ARTICLE 8.5. Environmental License Plates

ARTICLE 8.6. Specialized License Plates

ARTICLE 9. Display of Plates, Tabs, and Stickers

ARTICLE 9.5. Registration of Fleet Vehicles

ARTICLE 10. Registration of Trailer Coaches

ARTICLE 12. Surrender of Registration Documents and License Plates

CHAPTER 2. Transfers of Title or Interest

ARTICLE 1. Procedure to Transfer

ARTICLE 2. Endorsement and Delivery of Documents

ARTICLE 3. Notice and Application

ARTICLE 4. Transfer by Department

ARTICLE 5. Transfers Through Wholesale Auctions

CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Title Provisions

ARTICLE 1. Certificate of Title as Evidence

ARTICLE 2. Inspection and Cancellation of Titles for Exported Vehicles

ARTICLE 3. Return of Stolen Motor Vehicle Retained as Evidence

CHAPTER 3. Filing Instruments Evidencing Liens or Encumbrances

CHAPTER 4. Permits to Nonresident Owners

ARTICLE 1. Exemption of Nonresidents

ARTICLE 2. Foreign Commercial Vehicles

ARTICLE 3. Reciprocity Agreements

ARTICLE 4. Apportioned Registration

ARTICLE 5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Program

ARTICLE 6. Enforcement of Liens on Apportioned Fleet Vehicles

CHAPTER 5. Offenses Against Registration Laws and Suspension, Revocation, and Cancellation of Registration

CHAPTER 6. Registration and Weight Fees

ARTICLE 1. Exemptions

ARTICLE 2. Registration Fees

ARTICLE 3. Weight Fees

ARTICLE 4. Payment of Fees

ARTICLE 5. Partial Year Payment of Weight Fees

ARTICLE 6. Enforcement of Liens

DIVISION 3.5. REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions and Definitions

CHAPTER 2. Registration

CHAPTER 3. Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel

DIVISION 3.6. VEHICLE SALES

CHAPTER 1. Advertising, Brochures, and Manuals

CHAPTER 2. Manufacturer’s Responsibility for Safety Defects

CHAPTER 3. Engine Manufacturers

CHAPTER 4. Disclosure of Damage

DIVISION 4. SPECIAL ANTITHEFT LAWS

CHAPTER 1. Reports of Stolen Vehicles

CHAPTER 1.5. Reports of Stolen Vessels

CHAPTER 2. Reports of Stored Vehicles

CHAPTER 3. Alteration or Removal of Numbers

CHAPTER 3.5. Motor Vehicle Chop Shops

CHAPTER 4. Theft and Injury of Vehicles

CHAPTER 5. Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention

DIVISION 5. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1. Driving Schools and Driving Instructors

CHAPTER 1.5. Traffic Violator Schools

CHAPTER 2. Vehicle Verifiers

CHAPTER 2.5. Registration Services

CHAPTER 3. Automobile Dismantlers

CHAPTER 3.5. Lessor-Retailers

CHAPTER 4. Manufacturers, Transporters, Dealers, and Salesmen

ARTICLE 1. Issuance of Licenses and Certificates to Manufacturers, Transporters, and Dealers

ARTICLE 1.1. Consumer Automotive Recall Safety Act

ARTICLE 2. Vehicle Salespersons

ARTICLE 3. Representatives

CHAPTER 5. Sale of Housecars

CHAPTER 6. Sale of Used Vehicles

CHAPTER 7. Sale of Automobile Parts

CHAPTER 8. Private Party Vehicle Markets

CHAPTER 9. Towing

CHAPTER 10. Sales of Vehicles by Private Owners

CHAPTER 11. Consumer Recovery Fund

DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES

CHAPTER 1. Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal

ARTICLE 1. Persons Required to Be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits

ARTICLE 2. Student Licenses

ARTICLE 3. Issuance and Renewal of Licenses

ARTICLE 4. Signature and Display of Licenses

ARTICLE 5. Identification Cards

ARTICLE 6. Digital Driver’s Licenses and Identification Cards

CHAPTER 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Suspension or Revocation by Court

ARTICLE 3. Suspension and Revocation by Department

ARTICLE 4. Procedure

CHAPTER 3. Investigation and Hearing

ARTICLE 1. Investigation and Re-examination

ARTICLE 2. Notice

ARTICLE 3. Hearing

ARTICLE 4. Probation

ARTICLE 5. Review of Orders

CHAPTER 4. Violation of License Provisions

CHAPTER 5. License Fees

ARTICLE 1. Imposition of Fees

ARTICLE 2. Collection of Fees

CHAPTER 6. Driver License Compact

ARTICLE 1. Generally

ARTICLE 2. Compact Terms

CHAPTER 7. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program

ARTICLE 1. Intent

ARTICLE 2. Definitions

ARTICLE 3. Driver Notification Requirements

ARTICLE 4. Employer Responsibilities

ARTICLE 5. Commercial Driver’s License

ARTICLE 6. Endorsements

ARTICLE 7. Sanctions

DIVISION 6.5. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS WITH MINORS

CHAPTER 1. Driver’s License Requirements

DIVISION 6.7. UNATTENDED CHILD IN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

CHAPTER 2. Offenses

CHAPTER 3. Educational Provisions

DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS

CHAPTER 1. Compulsory Financial Responsibility

ARTICLE 1. Accident Reports

ARTICLE 2. Financial Responsibility

ARTICLE 3. Evidence of Financial Responsibility

ARTICLE 4. Suspensions

CHAPTER 2. Suspensions Following Unsatisfied Judgments

ARTICLE 1. Definitions

ARTICLE 2. Suspension of Driving Privilege

CHAPTER 3. Proof of Financial Responsibility

ARTICLE 1. Proof Requirements

ARTICLE 2. Insurance Policy

ARTICLE 3. Release of Proof

CHAPTER 4. Commercial Vehicles

CHAPTER 6. Interstate Highway Carriers

DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY

CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles

ARTICLE 1. Public Agencies

ARTICLE 2. Private Owners

ARTICLE 2.5. Uninsured Owners

ARTICLE 3. Liability for Damage to Highway

ARTICLE 4. Service of Process

CHAPTER 2. Civil Liability of Persons Signing License Applications of Minors

DIVISION 10. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

CHAPTER 1. Accidents and Accident Reports

DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD

CHAPTER 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws

ARTICLE 1. Definitions

ARTICLE 2. Effect of Traffic Laws

ARTICLE 3. Local Regulation

ARTICLE 4. Operation of Bicycles

ARTICLE 4.5. Operation of Pedicabs

ARTICLE 5. Operation of Motorized Scooters

ARTICLE 5.5. Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles

ARTICLE 6. Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices

ARTICLE 7. Operation of Electrically Motorized Boards

ARTICLE 8. Horseback Riding

CHAPTER 2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings

ARTICLE 1. Erection and Maintenance

ARTICLE 2. Official Traffic Control Devices

ARTICLE 3. Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices

CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing

ARTICLE 1. Driving on Right Side

ARTICLE 2. Additional Driving Rules

ARTICLE 3. Overtaking and Passing

CHAPTER 4. Right-of-Way

CHAPTER 5. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties

CHAPTER 6. Turning and Stopping and Turning Signals

CHAPTER 7. Speed Laws

ARTICLE 1. Generally

ARTICLE 2. Other Speed Laws

ARTICLE 3. Speed Safety System Pilot Program

CHAPTER 8. Special Stops Required

CHAPTER 9. Stopping, Standing, and Parking

CHAPTER 10. Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles

ARTICLE 1. Authority to Remove Vehicles

ARTICLE 2. Vehicle Disposition

CHAPTER 11. Parking Lots

CHAPTER 12. Public Offenses

ARTICLE 1. Driving Offenses

ARTICLE 1.3. Offenses by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Involving Alcohol

ARTICLE 1.5. Juvenile Offenses Involving Alcohol

ARTICLE 2. Offenses Involving Alcohol and Drugs

ARTICLE 4. Ignition Interlock Device

ARTICLE 5. Alcohol and Drug Problem Assessment Program

CHAPTER 13. Vehicular Crossings and Toll Highways

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Towing on Vehicular Crossings

ARTICLE 3. Tolls and Other Charges

ARTICLE 4. Special Traffic Regulations

DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE

CHAPTER 1. Court-Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23140

ARTICLE 3. Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program

ARTICLE 4. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152 or 23153

CHAPTER 2. Court Penalties

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152

ARTICLE 3. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23153

ARTICLE 4. Additional Punishments

ARTICLE 5. Additional Penalties and Sanctions

ARTICLE 6. Additional Court-Imposed Orders and Directions

ARTICLE 7. Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program

CHAPTER 3. Probation

CHAPTER 4. Procedures

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Prior and Separate Offenses

ARTICLE 3. Defenses

ARTICLE 4. Dismissal on the Record

ARTICLE 5. Court Restrictions

ARTICLE 6. Alcohol Assessment

ARTICLE 7. Presentence Investigation

ARTICLE 8. Surrender and Notification of License Restriction

ARTICLE 9. Delayed Suspensions and Revocations

ARTICLE 10. Conflict of Interest

ARTICLE 11. Operative Date

DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps

ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment

ARTICLE 4. Parking Lamps

ARTICLE 5. Signal Lamps and Devices

ARTICLE 6. Side and Fender Lighting Equipment

ARTICLE 7. Flashing and Colored Lights

ARTICLE 8. Warning Lights and Devices

ARTICLE 9. Commercial and Common Carrier Vehicles

ARTICLE 10. Diffused Lights

ARTICLE 11. Acetylene Lamps

ARTICLE 12. Reflectorizing Material

ARTICLE 13. Headlamps on Motorcycles and Motor-Driven Cycles

ARTICLE 14. Vehicles Exempted

ARTICLE 15. Light Restrictions and Mounting

ARTICLE 16. Equipment Testing

CHAPTER 3. Brakes

ARTICLE 1. Brake Requirements

ARTICLE 2. Operation of Brakes

ARTICLE 3. Airbrakes

ARTICLE 4. Vacuum Brakes

CHAPTER 4. Windshields and Mirrors

CHAPTER 5. Other Equipment

ARTICLE 1. Horns, Sirens and Amplification Devices

ARTICLE 2. Exhaust Systems

ARTICLE 2.5. Noise Limits

ARTICLE 3. Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems

ARTICLE 3.3. Child Safety Belt and Passenger Restraint Requirements

ARTICLE 3.4. Emergency Exits for Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers

ARTICLE 3.5. Headsets and Earplugs

ARTICLE 3.6. Charter-Party Carrier Safety Equipment

ARTICLE 4. Tires

ARTICLE 5. Fenders, Ornaments, and Television

ARTICLE 6. Tow Trucks

ARTICLE 7. Motorcycles

ARTICLE 8. Signs

ARTICLE 9. Refrigeration Equipment

ARTICLE 10. Odometers

ARTICLE 11. Fire Extinguishers

ARTICLE 11.5. Bumpers

ARTICLE 12. Camper Signaling Devices

ARTICLE 13. Theft Alarm System

ARTICLE 14. Cellular Telephones

ARTICLE 15. Pilot Cars

ARTICLE 16. Methanol or Ethanol Fueled Vehicles

ARTICLE 17. Jamming Devices

ARTICLE 18. Child Safety Alert System

DIVISION 12.5. Zero-Emission Vehicles

CHAPTER 1. Public Agency Utility Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

DIVISION 13. TOWING AND LOADING EQUIPMENT

CHAPTER 1. Towing Equipment

CHAPTER 5. Transporting Other Loads

ARTICLE 1. Hazardous Materials

ARTICLE 2. Vehicles Transporting Workmen

ARTICLE 7. Tank Containers

ARTICLE 8. Waste Tires

DIVISION 14. TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES

DIVISION 14.1. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

CHAPTER 1. Licensing

CHAPTER 2. Notification of Routes

DIVISION 14.3. TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS

DIVISION 14.5. TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

DIVISION 14.7. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

ARTICLE 1. Administration

ARTICLE 2. Regulations

ARTICLE 4. Enforcement

ARTICLE 5. Violations

DIVISION 14.8. SAFETY REGULATIONS

DIVISION 14.85. MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY PERMIT ACT

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions and Definitions

CHAPTER 2. Motor Carrier Permits

CHAPTER 3. Insurance

CHAPTER 4. Workers’ Compensation

CHAPTER 5. Identification

CHAPTER 6. Fines and Penalties

DIVISION 14.86. Private Carriers of Passengers Registration Act

DIVISION 14.9. MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE CONTROL

CHAPTER 1. Short Title

CHAPTER 2. General Provisions and Definitions

CHAPTER 3. Departmental Action

DIVISION 15. SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

CHAPTER 2. Width

CHAPTER 3. Height

CHAPTER 4. Length

CHAPTER 5. Weight

ARTICLE 1. Axle Limits

ARTICLE 1.5. Intermodal Weight Determination Program

ARTICLE 2. Tire Limits

ARTICLE 3. Limit Changes on State Highways

ARTICLE 4. Local Authorities

ARTICLE 5. Bridges and Other Structures

ARTICLE 6. Permits and Agreements

DIVISION 16. IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY

CHAPTER 1. Definitions

CHAPTER 2. Registration of Implements of Husbandry

CHAPTER 3. Drivers’ Licenses

CHAPTER 4. Speed Laws

CHAPTER 5. Equipment of Implements of Husbandry

CHAPTER 6. Size, Weight and Load of Implements of Husbandry

CHAPTER 7. Other Requirements

CHAPTER 8. General Provisions

DIVISION 16.5. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

CHAPTER 2. Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles; Original and Renewal of Identification; Issuance of Certificates of Ownership

ARTICLE 1. Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification

ARTICLE 2. Original Identification

ARTICLE 3. Evidences of Identification

ARTICLE 4. Renewal of Identification

ARTICLE 5. Refusal of Identification

ARTICLE 6. Identification Plate or Device

ARTICLE 7. Dismantling of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles

ARTICLE 8. Transfers of Title or Interest

ARTICLE 9. Identification Fees

CHAPTER 5. Off-Highway Vehicle Operating Rules

ARTICLE 1. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings

ARTICLE 2. Operating Controls

ARTICLE 3. Speed Laws

ARTICLE 4. Turning and Starting

ARTICLE 5. Reckless Driving

ARTICLE 6. Littering and Environmental Protection

CHAPTER 6. Equipment of Off-Highway Vehicles

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Lighting Equipment

ARTICLE 3. Brakes

ARTICLE 4. Equipment

ARTICLE 5. Emission Control Equipment

CHAPTER 7. All-Terrain Vehicles

CHAPTER 8. Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

DIVISION 16.6. Autonomous Vehicles

DIVISION 16.7. REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF BICYCLES

DIVISION 17. OFFENSES AND PROSECUTION

CHAPTER 1. Offenses

ARTICLE 1. Violation of Code

ARTICLE 2. Procedure on Equipment and Registration Violations

ARTICLE 3. Procedure on Parking Violations

ARTICLE 3.5. Procedure on Video Imaging of Parking Violations Occurring in Transit-Only Lanes

ARTICLE 3.6. Procedure on Photographic Imaging of Parking Violations Occurring in Bicycle Lanes

ARTICLE 4. Procedure on Toll Evasion Violations

CHAPTER 2. Procedure on Arrests

ARTICLE 1. Arrests

ARTICLE 2. Release Upon Promise to Appear

ARTICLE 3. Notice of Violation

ARTICLE 4. Notice to Correct Violation

CHAPTER 3. Illegal Evidence

ARTICLE 1. Prosecutions Under Code

ARTICLE 2. Civil Actions

CHAPTER 3.5. Evidence

CHAPTER 4. Presumptions

CHAPTER 5. Defenses

CHAPTER 6. Nonprosecution of Violations

CHAPTER 7. Arrest Quotas

CHAPTER 8. Consolidated Disposition

DIVISION 18. PENALTIES AND DISPOSITION OF FEES, FINES, AND FORFEITURES

CHAPTER 1. Penalties

ARTICLE 1. Public Offenses

ARTICLE 2. Weight Violations

CHAPTER 2. Disposition of Fees, Fines, and Forfeitures

ARTICLE 1. Fines and Forfeitures

ARTICLE 2. Refund of Fees and Penalties

ARTICLE 3. Uncollectible Costs

CHAPTER 3. Motor Vehicle Account