California Vehicle Codes 2

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2800(a) CVC: Fail to obey lawful order, signal or direction of uniformed Peace Officer.

MISDEMEANOR
2800.1(a) CVC: Evade Peace Officer

MISDEMEANOR
2800.2(a) CVC: Evading Peace Officer: Reckless driving with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

FELONY
2800.3 CVC: Evading Peace Officer: Injury or death to ANY person.

FELONY
2801 CVC: Disobey Fireman's lawful order.

MISDEMEANOR
2815 CVC: School crossing guard: Disregard any traffic signal by any non-student crossing guard wearing official crossing guard insignia.

INFRACTION
2818 CVC: Flare or cone pattern: traverse when provided to regulate traffic.

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4000(a)(1) CVC: Unregistered vehicle (expired registration): moving or left on any public street, highway, or off-street public parking facility.

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4000.4(a) CVC: California based vehicle: Non-resident owner. Registration required if vehicle is based or mainly used on CA highways.

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6700(c) CVC: Resident using vehicle registered in other state to other person: must register in CA within 20 days of residency or employment.

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4159 CVC: Registration, change of address: registration applicant, owner or legal owner to notify DMV within 10 days.
5204(a) CVC: Display registration tabs on rear license plate.

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5900(a) CVC: Transfer of ownership, notify DMV within 5 days of sale or transfer.

INFRACTION
10501(a) CVC: False report of vehicle theft.

MISDEMEANOR
10751(a) CVC: Altered VIN Number: knowingly possess, buy, sell, or receive vehicle or component with VIN removed, altered, or destroyed.

MISDEMEANOR
10801 CVC: Chop shop: own or operate

FELONY
10851(a) CVC: Vehicle theft: drive or take without permission with intent to permanently or temporarily deprive owner of title or possession.

FELONY
10855 CVC: Embezzle lease or rental vehicle: willfully fail to return vehicle 5 days after lease expiration or rental agreement ends.

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12500(a) CVC: Unlicensed driver

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12500(b) CVC: operate motorcycle without proper endorsement

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12500(c) CVC: Offstreet parking facility: license required.

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12511 CVC: Driver License: more than one in possession.

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12814.6(a)(1) CVC: Permit holder: must have CA licensed driver over 24, or be accompanied by authorized driver's training instructor.

INFRACTION
12951(a) CVC: Driver license not in possession

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12951(b) CVC: Refuse to present driver license to officer on demand.

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13004(a) CVC: Improper California ID card: display fraudulently altered or fictitious card.

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13004(c) CVC: Unlawful use of ID card: Display other person's card.

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5200(a) CVC: License plates (when 2 issued): attach to front and rear of vehicle.

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4454(a) CVC: Registration card or copy not with vehicle.

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4461(b) CVC: Disabled Placard: Lend or knowingly allow use for parking and not transporting a disabled person.

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4462(a) CVC: Registration or ID Card: Present to peace officer on demand.

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5201(f) CVC: No covering on license plates

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14600(a) CVC: Change of Address: licensee to notify DMV within 10 days of change.

INFRACTION
14601.1(a) CVC: Knowingly drive on suspended license.

MISDEMEANOR
Are peace officers allowed to stop a vehicle to determine the license status of a driver?: NO. see 14607.6(b) CVC
What if a driver fails to produce a valid DL?: Impound the vehicle unless the driver's license expired within the last 30 days.
14610(a)(2) CVC: Lend DL for use by another.

MISDEMEANOR
15620(a) CVC: Unattended child (under 6yrs) in vehicle. Demonstrate a risk of harm to child or vehicle condition (keys in ignition, vehicle running or both).

INFRACTION
16028(a) CVC: Proof of financial responsibility: present to officer and carry in vehicle at all times.

INFRACTION
16030(a) CVC: Provide false proof of insurance. Includes expired or canceled insurance policy.

MISDEMEANOR
20001(a) CVC: Hit and Run: Injury or death

FELONY
20002(a) CVC: Hit and Run accident: Vehicle or property damage.

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20003(a) CVC: Accident: Fail to render reasonable aid/assistance for any injured person.

MISDEMEANOR
Cyclists are unable to be given tickets for running stop signs, biking under the influence, or even speeding. True or False?: False. Per 21200(a) CVC, a person riding has the same rights and is subject to all provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle.
21201(d) CVC: Headlamp on bicycle: visible 300 feet during darkness.

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21203(a) CVC: Hitching a ride: cyclist, toy car, rollerskater, sled, attached to vehicle on roadway.

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21212(a) CVC: Helmet: Under 18 yrs

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21453(a) CVC: Red light at intersection.

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21457(a) CVC: Flashing red signal: treat as if stopped at stop sign.

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21457(b) CVC: Flashing yellow signal: driver may proceed with caution.

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21460(a) CVC: Double solid lines: Driver not to drive to the left of, except to turn left at intersection, turn into or out of driveway, or to make lawful U-Turn.

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21460.5(c) CVC: Two-way left turn lane (Suicide lane): Not to drive in lane over 200 feet or make U-turn from any other lane when a two-way left turn lane is present.

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21461(a) CVC: Driver to obey official traffic sign or signal (ie: DO NOT ENTER, RIGHT TURN ONLY) erected by state, city or county.

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21464(b) CVC: Signal changing device: use or equip a vehicle with such.

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(c) If injury or death results from use.

FELONY
21650 CVC: Drive on wrong side of road.

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21651(a)(1) CVC: Divided Hwy: drive over, on or across dividing section.

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21655.5(b) CVC: Carpool lane: obey posted sign.

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21657 CVC: One-way street: drive wrong way.

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21658(a) CVC: Unsafe lane change or Straddling

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21663 CVC: Drive on sidewalk.

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21701 CVC: Interfere with driver's control of vehicle.

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21703 CVC: Follow too close (closer than reasonable or prudent).

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21706 CVC: Follow Emergency vehicle within 300 feet.

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21708 CVC: Drive over unprotected fire hoses.

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21718(a) CVC: Freeway: Stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle (see exceptions).

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21755 CVC: Passing on right when unsafe or drive off paved section of roadway.

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21800(a) CVC: First vehicle has right-of-way.

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21801(a) CVC: Intersection: left or U-turn, yield to all vehicles approaching from opposite direction close enough to be a hazard.

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21801(b) CVC: Intersection: failure to yield to driver whom has safely made a left or U-turn in front of oncoming driver.

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21803(a) CVC: Intersection controlled by yield sign: yield to other vehicles in intersection or to those that are close enough to constitute a hazard.

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(b) applies to other party if (a) enters safely.
21806(a)(1) CVC: Fail to yield to emergency vehicle

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21950(a) CVC: Driver yield to any pedestrian approaching in crosswalk.

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21955 CVC: Jaywalking: cross a roadway between 2 adjacent intersections controlled by traffic signals without using crosswalk.

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21957 CVC: Hitchhiking

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22100(a) CVC: Right turn: must be made from right-hand curb or edge of roadway.

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22101(d) CVC: Turn sign or markings: fail to obey (ie: turning right at a no right turn sign).

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22103 CVC: U-Turn (residence district): with vehicle approaching within 200 ft in either direction.

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22106 CVC: Unsafe backing or starting on highway.

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22108 CVC: Signal required at least 100 ft before turn.

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22348(b) CVC: Speeding: Excess of 100 mph

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22349 CVC: Maximum speed limit: 65 mph, except posted designated freeways or portions thereof.

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22350 CVC: Basic speed law: Speed too fast for conditions (also use for prima facie limits).

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What is the speed limit for an uncontrolled blind intersection?: 15 mph (ref 22352(a)(1)(b) CVC)
What is the speed limit for an alley?: 15 mph (ref 22352(a)(1)(c) CVC)
What is the speed limit for a school zone while children are present?: 25 mph (ref 22352(a)(2)(b) CVC)
22356(b) CVC: Exceed 70 mph posted limit.

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22400(a) CVC: Impeding or blocking the normal flow of traffic unless necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle.

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22450(a) CVC: Stop sign violation or fail to stop at railroad crossing arms.

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22454(a) CVC: Stop for schoolbus (either direction)with flashing red lights active.

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22500 CVC: Parking unlawfully (general statute, see code for specific subsections).
22526(a) CVC: Blocking intersection

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22651 CVC (Reference section for?): Tow authority
23103(a) CVC: Reckless driving: willful or wanton disregard for safety of others or property on a highway.

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23103(b) CVC: Reckless Driving: Offstreet parking facility.

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23104(a) CVC: Reckless driving: Cause bodily injury to other than driver.

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23109(a) CVC: Speed contest: on highway.

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23109(c) CVC: Exhibition of speed: on a highway, aid, engage or abet.

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23110(a) CVC: Throw substance at vehicle or vehicle occupant.

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23111 CVC: Throw burning item from vehicle (ie: cigar, cigarette).

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23112(a) CVC: Litter on highway

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23116(a) & (b) CVC: (a): Driver transport unrestrained passengers in bed of truck on hwy, certain exceptions apply.

(b): Passenger unrestrained in rear of pickup or flatbed on hwy.

INFRACTION
23140(a) CVC: DUI: Minor under 21 wirh BAC .05 or more.

INFRACTION
23152(a) CVC: DUI: Drive under influence of alcohol or drugs.

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23152(b) CVC: DUI: Drive with BAC of .08 or more and drive a vehicle.

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23152(d) CVC: DUI: Commercial vehicle, BAC of .04 or more.

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23153(a) CVC: DUI: Drive under influence of drugs or alcohol and cause injury to other than driver.

FELONY
23153(b) CVC: DUI: with injury and BAC of .08 or more.

FELONY
23222(b) CVC: Marijuana: Driver possess less than one ounce while driving on a hwy.

MISDEMEANOR
23223(b) CVC: Open container: passenger possess opened container of alcoholic beverage.

INFRACTION
23224(a) CVC: Driver under 21: possess open or sealed alcoholic beverage unless accompanied by parent or guardian, or other responsible adult designated by parent.

MISDEMEANOR
24250 CVC: Headlights: required during darkness.
24400 CVC: Headlamps: 2 required, except for motorcycle, during darkness.

INFRACTION
24403(a) CVC: Foglamps: may not be used in place of headlamps.

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24404(e) CVC: Spotlights: direct at moving vehicle to illuminate it.

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24600(b) CVC: Taillamps: 2 required on every vehicle made after 1/1/58.

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24603(b) CVC: Stoplamps: 2 required on all vehicles.

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25950(b)(3) CVC: Front side marker lamps: no color other than white or yellow.

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26708(a)(2) CVC: Driver's obstructed view through windshield or side windows.

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26710 CVC: Windshield: Broken or defective or rear window impairing view (correct w/in 48 hours).

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27002 CVC: Siren: illegally equipped with, or used on, or not CHP specs.

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27151(a) CVC: Modified exhaust: to increase or amplify noise.

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27315(d)(1) CVC: Seatbelt: Required for driver and passenger 16 yrs or older. Not applicable to taxi passenger.

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Regarding child safety restraints, at what age and weight are they still considered a "child"?: Under 6 yrs, under 60 lbs.
27360(a) CVC: Child safety restraint: Parent may not transport child under 6 yrs of age and under 60 lbs on hwy without proper restraint system.

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27400 CVC: Headsets or Earplugs: not to cover both ears while operating a motor vehicle OR bicycle, certain exceptions apply.

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27602(a) CVC: TV or video: Viewing while driving.

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27803(b) CVC: Motorcycle safety helmet: driver required to wear.

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28071 CVC: Bumpers: required front and rear on passenger vehicles.

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31 CVC: False information to Peace Officer.

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