California Vehicle Code

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2800: Lawful order or inspection, failure to obey officer
2800.1(a): Attempt to evade pursuing peace officer's motor vehicle
2800.1(b): Attempt to evade pursuing peace officer's bicycle
2800.2(a): Attempt to evade pursuing peace officer with reckless
2800.3: Attempt to evade pursuing peace officer with injury/death
2818: Traversing a flare or cone pattern
4000(a)(1): Unregistered vehicle on highway or off-street parking facility
4454(a): Registration card, shall maintain the same or a facsimile copy thereof with the vehicle for which issued
4460: Authorization to seize plates/papers
4462.5: Presenting or displaying false evidences of registration
4463(a): False evidence of registration, California or foreign
4463(d): Disabled person lending placard
5200: License plates, location and number
5201: License plates, securely attached and clearly visible, rear plate 12-60 inches high
5201(f): License plates clearly visible. No cover
5204(a): Current month and year tabs, attached to rear license plate
10851(a): Auto theft, permanently or temporarily deprive owner
10852: Injuring or tampering, with vehicle or contents
10853: Unattended vehicle, tampering with mechanism
12500(a): Driver, unlicensed, expired or never had license
12500(d): Prohibits the operation of vehicles not properly licensed
12511: Driver's license, possession of more than one
12951(a): Driver's license, not in possession
12951(b): Driver's license, refusal to present to officer
14601(a): Driving when driver's license suspended or revoked for reckless driving, negligent or incompetent driving acts
14601.1(a): Driving when driver's license suspended or revoked for offenses not related to driving ability (catch all section)
14601.2(a): Driving when driver's license suspended or revoked for driving under the influence of alcoho, drug, or combination
14601.2(b): Restricted license for alcoho and drug offenses, disobeying restrictions
14601.5: Driver's license suspended or revoked-chemical test refusal (Use appropriate subsection)
14603: Restricted license, disobeying restrictions, i.e. eyeglasses
14602.6(a): Authority to tow and impound vehicle for 30 days when driver is found to have a suspended or revoked license or has never been issued a CDL
16028(a): No proof of insurance when requested by officer
17711: Parents' authority to cancel teen driver's license
20001(a): Hit-run, injury or death, immediate report of fatal
20002(a): Hit-run, property damage, including vehicles
21200.5: Riding bicycle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs
21201(a): Bicycle, single wheel brake required
21201(b): Bicycle, handlebars no higher than operator's shoulders
21201(c): Bicycle, rider unable to support in an upright position with at least one foot on the ground
21201(d): Bicycle, during darkness, red feflector on rear, pedal reflectors and side reflectors required
21202(a): Bicyclist, failure to use right edge of roadway
21203: Bicyclist, hitching ride on other vehicle
21204(a): Bicyclist, riding with no seat
21204(b): Bicyclist, permitting passenger on other than a permanent seat; minor passenger not retained in seat
21205: Bicyclist, unable to keep one hand on handlebars
21209(a): Driving in bicycle lane. Except as provided, i.e. park car
21210: Bicycle lying on its side blocking the sidewalk
21212(a): Person under 18 operating or riding as passenger on bicycle without wearing approved helmet
21453(a): Red or Stop, vehicle stop at limit line or X-walks
21453(b): After stopping, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street to a one-way street, (unless sign posted) but shall yield to pedestrians and traffic on cross street
21453(c): Red arrow, driver shall not enter intersection to make indicated movement
21453(d): Pedestrian facing circular red or red arrow shall not enter roadway
21457(a): Driver must stop and proceed as if stopped at stop sign
21460(a): Double solid lines, driving to left of, except driveway, intersection, or U-turn
21460(b): Solid-broken lines, driving to left when solid line placed on right
21460.5(c): Two-way left turn lane, driving in (200 ft), transverse through, or using as a passing lane
21650: Right half of roadway, failure to drive on.
21651(a): Drive over or across barrier on divided highway
21651(b): Drive to left of barrier
21651(c): Drive to left of barrier, which results in injury or death
21654(a): Slower vehicle, in left lane(s)
21655(b): Commercial vehicles must stay in far right lane or the lane immediately left of the far right lane unless vehicle is attempting to make a left/right turn or leaving highway
21655.5(b): Failure to obey posted sign for carpool lane
21657: Drive wrong way down one-way street
21663: Driving on sidewalk, except when permitted
21664: Exiting or entering a freeway at other than a designated on-ramp or off-ramp
21700: Obstructing driver's view or control, by passengers or load
21701: Interfering with driver's control of vehicle
21703: Following to closely
21706: Shall not follow emergency vehicle within 300 feet
21712(a): Permitting person to ride where unlawful, i.e., roof or hood, or unauthorized towing
21750: Overtaking vehicle, failure to pass safely left
21751: Overtaking vehicle, passing without sufficient clearance
21752(a): Driving left of center, when view limited by curve or hill
21752(b): Driving left of center, when view limited approaching bridge, via duct or tunnel
21752(c): Driving left of center, traversing any RR crossing
21752(d): Driving left of center, traversing any intersection
21755: Passing on right, when unsafe, or on shoulder
21800(a): Uncontrolled intersection, yield to first vehicle within
21800(b): Uncontrolled intersection, yield to vehicle on right
21800(c): Intersection controlled from all sides (4-way stop), yield to vehicle on right
21800(d): Inoperative traffic signals, stop and proceed when safe
21801(a): Left turns or U-turns yield until reasonably safe
21801(b): Failure to yield, turning vehicle having yielded
21802(a): Entering through highway, yield until safe
21802(b): Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard
21803(a): Yield signs, yield until reasonably safe
21803(b): Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard
21804(a): Entering Highway from public or private property, driver must yield to approaching traffic hazards. Starting/backing from street use CVC 22106
21806(a): Emergency vehicles, other driver failing to yield
21950(a): Crosswalks, failure to yield to pedestrians within
21950(b): Crosswalk, pedestrian running in front of vehicle
21951: Passing vehicle while at a stop for a pedestrian
21954(a): Pedestrian yield, upon roadway outside crosswalk
21957: Hitchhiking, while standing in roadway
21960(a): Restricted use of freeways for pedestrians and bicycles
22100(a): Right turn at intersection, improper position
22100(b): Left turn at intersection, improper position
22100.5: U-turn at traffic signal, only from left lane
22101(d): Required or prohibited turn, fail to follow sign or street markings
22102: U-turn in business district, other than from extreme left-handed lane at an intersection
22103: U-turn in residence district, vehicle approaching within 200 feet
22104: U-turn at fire station, in front of or using station entrance
22105: U-turn, vision obstructed within 200 feet
22106: Starting/backing on highway when unsafe. Entering highway from highway from public or private property use CVC 21804(a)
22107: Unsafe turn, and/or without signaling
22109: Stopping suddenly without signaling, (can be used for road rage)
22110: Signals shall be given by signal lamp, unless a vehicle is not required to be and is mot equipped with turn signals. Vehicle not required shall give a hand and arm signal.
22111: Hand signal, improperly given
22348(b): Driving in excess of 100 mph
22349(a): Exceeding 65 mph maximum speed limit
22349(b): Exceeding 55 mph speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway
22350: Unsafe speed for prevailing conditions, i.e. weather (basic speed law)
22400(a): Minimum speed, impeding normal flow of traffic
22450(a): Stop sign, failure to stop at limit line, crosswalk, or entrance to intersection
22451(a): RR crossing, vehicle or pedestrian fails to stop for signal device or closely approaching train
22451(b): RR crossing, driver or pedestrian proceeding through a closed crossing gate
22452(b): RR crossing, commercial vehicles must stop
22454(a): Passing school bus, stopped with red lights flashing
22454(b): School bus on opposite side, driver need not stop
22515(a): Unattended motor vehicle, motor running/brakes unset
22516: Entering intersection or RR without sufficient space to clear (anti-gridlock act)
22517: Vehicle doors, opening to traffic when unsafe, leaving open
22651(a): Authority to tow; vehicle left unattended upon bridge, viaduct, or causeway
22651(b): Authority to tow; vehcile left parked or standing upon highway to obstruct traffic or is a hazard
22651(c): Authority to tow; stolen or embezzled vehicle
22651(d): Authority to tow;vehicle illegally parked blocking driveway
22651(e): Authority to tow; vehicle illegally parked blocking fire fighting equipment to fire hydrant
22651(g): Authority to tow; vehicle upon highway when person(s) in charge is incapacitated by injury or illness
22651(h)(1): Authority to tow; vehcile, when person in control is arrested
22651(j): Authority to tow; vehicle illegally parked and there are no license plates of other evidence of registration displayed
22651(o)(1): Authority to tow; vehicle found or operated upon a highway, any public land, or off street parking facility (6 month expired registration)
22651(p): Authority to tow; vehicle, when peace officer issues a notice to appear for 12500, 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2, 14601.3, 14601.4, 14601.5
22651.6: Authority to tow vehicle involved in speed contest. Driver taken into custody for 23109(a)
22653(a): Authority to tow on private lands, stolen or embezzled vehicle
22653(b): Authority to tow on private lands when vehicle is involved in traffic accident and no owner is available to give permission to tow
22653(c): Authority to tow on private lands when driver or person in control of vehicle is arrested
22655(a): Impounding vehicle for investigation of hit and run (no more than 48 hours)
22655.5: Impounding vehicle for evidence when vehicle was used as means of committing crime or contained evidence
23103(a): Reckless driving, no injury
23103(b): Reckless driving off-street parking facility
23104(a): Reckless driving, causing injury
23109(a): Speed contest, engage in
23109(b): Speed contest, aid or abet
23109(c): Exhibition of speed, engaged, aid or abet
23109(d): Speed contest, blocking or obstructing highway
23109.2(a): Authority to tow and impound vehicle for 30 days when drivers has been arrested for CVC 23109(a)
23110(a): Throwing substance at vehicle (including spitting)
23110(b): Throwing missile with intent to do serious bodily harm
23111: Lighted substance, throwing on highway, cigarettes, etc.
23112(a): Litterbug, depositing glass or trash on highway
23112(b): Litterbug, depositing rocks/dirt on highway or right of way
23114(a): Spilling load, clear water and feathers from live birds okay
23116(a): Unlawful to transport person in back of motor truck. Unless in DOT seats only no camper shells (Cite for driver)
23116(b): Unlawful to ride in back of motor truck (Cite for passenger)
23117(a): Unrestrained animal in bed intended for loads (Farmers OK)
23120: Obsturcted side vision, by wide earpiece on glasses (1/2 inch)
23152(a): Under influence of alcohol, drug, or combination, driving a vehicle
23152(b): Driving with BAC of .08% or more
23152(c): Driving while addict, except on methadone program
23152(d): Commercial driver, driving with a BAC of .04% or more
23153(a): Under influence of alcohol, drug, or combination, causing injury or death to another on highway or other than a highway
23153(b): Driving witha BAC of .08% or more causing injury or death to another
23153(d): Commercial Driver, driving witha BAC of .04% or more causing injury or death to another
23220: Drinking alcoholic beverage while driving a motor vehicle on highway
23221(a): No driver shall drink an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a highway
23221(b): No passenger shall drink an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a highway
23222(a): Alcohol, personal possession of an opened container while driving a motor vehicle
23222(b): Marijuana, possession of less than one ounce while driving a motor vehicle
23223(a): No driver shall have in possession an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a highway
23223(b): No passenger shall have in possession an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a highway
23224(a): Driver under 21, knowingly operating vehicle carrying alcohol (Delivery person or adult present exempt)
23224(b): Passenger under 21, personal possession of alcohocol in a motor vehicle (Delivery person or adult present exempt)
23225: Owner or driver allowing opened container in passenger area
23226(a): No driver shall allow alcoholic beverages in passenger compartment, (living quarters of campers and housecars exempt)
23226(b): No passenger shall allow alcoholic beverages in passenger compartment, (living quarters of campers and housecars exempt)
24002(a): Unsafe condition of vehicle, load or equipment presenting immediate safety hazard
24003: Unlawful lights, other than those required or permitted
24004: Unlawful operation, after notice by peace officer. Must take home, work, or garage for repair when vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required
24008: Passenger vehicle or commercial vehicle under 6,000 lbs., clearance modified to less than rim height (Low ride)
24008.5(a): Maximum frame height of vehicle less than 10,000 lbs., operation prohibited (High ride)
24250: Driving without lights during darkness
24252(a): Lighting equipment of required type, maintain in good working order (Catch all section)
24400: Headlamps, at least two during darkness, height 22-54 inches
24403: Fog lamps, number 2, height 12-30 inches, properly adjusted
24405(a): Forward lamps, not to exceed 4 lighted
24407(a): High beam, project at least 350 feet
24407(b): Low beam, project at least 100 feet without glare
24409(a): Failure to dim, within 500 feet of approaching vehicle
24409(b): Failure to dim, within 300 feet of overtaken vehicle
24600(b): Tail lamp-two, after 1/1/58 except motorcycles, trailers and semi-trailers less than 30-inches wide
24600(e): Tail lamp-red, visible 500 feet, vehicle manufactured after 1/1/69 visible 1000 feet
24601: License plate light, render clearly visible from 50 feet
24603(b): Stop lamps-two, after 1/1/58 except motorcycles, trailers and semi-trailers less than 30-inches wide
24603(e): Stop lamps-red or amber, visible 300 feet
24604: Projecting load, 4 feet to rear, 2 red lights at night, 12" red or flourescent flag otherwise
24606(b): Backup lamp white only, beam not over 75 feet to rear
24606(c): Backup lamp used other than when backing
24607(a): Reflectors, every vehicle must have one
24800: Parking lights, driving with, unless headlamps also lighted
24952: Turn signal lamps, clearly visible front and rear
24953(a): Turn signal lamps, white or amber to front, red or amber to rear
26700(a): Windshields required on passenger vehicle and trucks
26706(a): Windshield wipers required (except motorcycles)
26708(a)(1): Window obstructed; Drive vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied on the windshield or side or rear windows
26708(a)(2): View obstructed; Drive vehicle with any object or materialplaced, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied in or on the vehicle, that obstructs or reduces the driver's clear view through the windshield or side windows
26708(b)(4): Side windows rear of driver may be obstructed or tinted
26708(b)(8): Rear window may be obstructed or tinted if there are two side mirrors
26708(c): Windshield tint allowed on upper portion, not red/amber, not opaque, non-reflective to other drivers
26708(d): Front side windows, sun screen material allowed if clear, colorless, and transmits light minimum 88% and driver must possess certificate signed by installing company verifying material meets standard
26709(a): Rear view mirror, required on all motor vehicles subject to registration; two on California registered vehicle with one on the left side
26710: Defective windshield or rear window, impairing driver's view, correct within 48 hours
27000(a): Horn required in good working order
27001(a): Unnecessary honking of horn
27007: Sound amplification more than 50 feet
27150(a): Mufflers, vehicle subject to registration not equipped with, or emitting excessive noise
27151: Exhaust systems, modified to amplify or increase noise
27153: Exhaust products, excessive smoke, flame, or residue
27155: Fuel tank caps required
27156(b): Smog device, vehicle not equipped when required or device has been disconnected or modified
27315(d)(1): Seat belts required when operating a motor vehicle. All passengers 16 years or older required to wear a seat belt
27315(e): Passenger over 16 restrained by seat belt
27360(a): Makes it unlawful for a parent or legal guardian to permit a child to be transported by vehicle without a child passenger seat restraint system
27360(b): Makes it unlawful for any driver to transport a child by vehicle without a child passenger seat restraint system (not applicable if parent or guardian present)
27360.5(a): Parent or guardian required to ensure proper use of a seat belt by a child between 4-16 years of age and weighting more than 40 pounds
27360.5(b): Driver required to ensure proper use of a seat belt by a child between 4-16 years of age and weighting more than 40 pounds
27400: Headset or ear plugs over both ears. Public safety exempt
27600: Mud guards required on vehicles subject to registration (no fenders)
27602: Television set, visible to driver while operating vehicle
27803(a): Driver an passenger wear approved helmet when riding on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle
28050.5: Odometer defective, operation with fraudulent intent
28071: Passenger vehicles required to be equipped with bumpers (Does not include trucks)
28150: Possession or use of radar jamming devices
40001(a): Owner or person directing driver causing unlawful operation on highway (Cite owner instead of driver)
40500(d): Officer; cancel, alter or mutilate citation after issued
40507(b): Authority to take person to jail for no longer than 2 hours if officer cannot ID per 40302
40508(a): Failure to appear, after signing citation or court continuance
40508(b): Failure to pay installment fine for violation
40508(c): Failure to comply with condition of a court orderr

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