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CVC Section Offense Description Points
2815 - Failure to Obey School Crossing Guard 1
2816 - Unlawful to Load/Unload Children Unless Traffic Is Controlled 1
2817 - Failure to Obey Peace Officer–Funeral Procession 1
2818 - Traversing Electronic Beacon/Flare/Cone Pattern Set by Public Safety Personnel 1
4000 (a)(1) No Evidence of Current Registration 0
4000 (b) Vehicle on Highway Registered in Violation of Pollution Control Regulations 0
4000.4 (a) Unregistered California-Based Vehicle 0
4000.6 (a) Failure to Submit Application or Declare Accurate Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Pursuant to VC 9400.1 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 1,001–1,500 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 1,501–2,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 2,001–2,500 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 2,501–3,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 3,001–3,500 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 3,501–4,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 4,001–4,500 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 4,501–5,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 5,001–6,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 6,001–7,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 7,001–8,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 8,001–10,000 Pounds in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4000.6 (d) Commercial Vehicle With Gross Vehicle Weight Over 10,000 Pounds, 10,001 Pounds and Over in Excess of Declared Gross Vehicle Weight 0
4462 (a) Failure to Present Evidence of Registration to Officer 0
4462 (b) Registration Presented for Wrong Vehicle 0
4463 (e) Unlawful Act With Clean Air Sticker 0
4464 - Altered License Plates Displayed on Vehicle 0
5011 (a) Display of Special Construction Identification Plates 0
5017 (a) Failure to Attach Identification Plate/Give Notice of Sale or Destruction of Vehicle Equipment as Required 0
5017 (b) Failure to Attach Permanent Identification Plate as Required 0
5017 (c) Failure to Present Identification Certificate as Required 0
5017 (d) Failure to Apply for Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Within 10 Days of Sale 0
5030 - Motorized Bicycle Required to Display Plates 0
5032 - Operation of Motorized Bicycle Without Applying for a License Plate Within 5 Days of Purchase 0
5037 (a) Motorized Bicycle Without Assigned Plates (post-7/1/81) 0
5037 (b) Motorized Bicycle Without Assigned Plates (pre-7/1/81) 0
5109 - Transfer or Retention of Environmental Plates 0
5200 - License Plate Display Specified 0
5201 (a)(1-6) Plates Improperly Positioned 0
5201 (b)(1,2) Illegal License Plate Covering 0
5201 (c) Reading or Recognition of License Plate by an Electronic Device or Remote Emission Sensing Device Illegally Obstructed or Impaired 0
5201.1 (a) Sale of Prohibited Product or Device to Obscure License Plate 0
5201.1 (b) Operation of Vehicle With Prohibited Product or Device to Obstruct or Impair Reading or Recognition of License Plate by Electronic or Remote Emission Sensing Device 0
5201.1 (c) Erasing, Painting Over, or Altering Reflective Coating of License Plate 0
5202 - Period of Display of Plates Specified 0
5204 (a) Current Month and Year Tab Not Properly Attached 0
5206 - Present Certificate of Partial-Year Registration 0
5352 - Failure to Maintain Annual Registration for Trailer Coach 0
5604 - Noncompliance With Dealer Insurance Notification Requirements 0
5753 (a-d) Failure of Private Party to Deliver Certificate of Ownership and Registration Card to Transferee 0
5753 (f) Failure of Private Owner Upon Written Request to Disclose Pertinent Information Regarding Payment or Documents Required for Release 0
5900 (a-c) Notice of Sale/Transfer of Vehicle by Owners Required 0
5902 - Failure to Notify DMV of Transfer Within 10 Days 0
5906.5 (a,b) Failure to Notify DMV of Mileage on Transfer of Vehicle 0
6700 (a-c) Failure to Register Within 20 Days of Specified Circumstances 0
8802 - Failure to Return Evidence of Registration to DMV Upon Cancelation, Suspension, or Revocation 0
9102.5 (b) Operation of Private School Bus Without Appropriate License and Payment of Fees 0
9400 (a-c) Commercial Vehicle Weight Fees Due 0
9400.1 (f) Failure to Display Required Gross Vehicle Weight 0
9406 - Failure to Report Alterations Increasing Weight Fees 0
9564 (c) Reconstruction of Vehicle Delivered to Scrap Metal Processor Restricted 0
10502 (b) Failure to Inform CHP of Stolen Vehicle Recovery 0
10552 - Making Fraudulent Report of Theft of Vessel With Intent to Deceive 0
12500 (a) Unlawful to Drive Unless Licensed 0
12500 (b,d) Licensed Driver Out of Classification 0
12500 (c) Unlawful to Drive in Offstreet Parking Facility Out of Classification 0
12500 (e) Operating Motorized Scooter in Violation of Emission Requirements 0
12502 (b) Nonresident Driver–Medical Certificate Required 0
12509 (d) Violation of Instruction Permit Restriction 0
12509 (d) Driving a Motor Vehicle Without a Required Instruction Permit in Possession 0
12509 (e) Violation of Instruction Permit Restriction by Driving Government Vehicle Without Instruction by California National Guard 0
12509.5 (a) Violation of Instruction Permit Restriction by Driving a Motorcycle Without Completion of Motorcyclist Safety Program 0
12509.5 (c) Violation of Instruction Permit Restriction by Driving a Motorcycle During Darkness, on a Freeway, or With a Passenger 0
12511 - Possessing More Than One License 0
12515 (a) Minor Under 18 Employed for Purpose of Driving 0
12516 - Unlawful to Drive School Bus If Under 18 0
12517 (a)(1) Operation of School Bus Without Appropriate Driver’s License in Possession While Transporting Pupils 0
12517 (b) Operation of School Pupil Activity Bus Without Appropriate Driver’s License in Possession 0
12521 (a,b) Tour Bus Driver Required to Use Safety Belt/Report Tour Bus Accidents 0
12522 (a) Noncompliance With First Aid Exam Requirement for School Bus Operators 0
12523 (a) Operation of Youth Bus Without Required License and Certificate 0
12523 (d) Noncompliance With Youth Bus Operation Requirements 0
12523.5 (a) Paratransit Bus Driver Must Have Special Endorsement 0
12524 (a) Operation of Vehicle Hauling Fissile Class III Shipments or Large Quantities of Radioactive Materials Without Appropriate License or Certificate 0
12804.6 (a) Operation of Transit Bus Without Appropriate Certificate 0
12804.6 (f) Unlawful for Employer to Permit Person to Drive Transit Bus Without a Valid Certificate 0
12804.9 (c) Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Required Medical Certificate 0
12804.9 (j) Operation of Vanpool Vehicle Without Required Medical Exam Evidence and DUI Conviction History Statement 0
12804.11 (a) Operation of Firefighting Equipment Without License or Endorsement 0
12814.6 (a)(1) Failure to Carry Instruction Permit as Required 0
12814.6 (b)(1) Failure to Obey Licensing Provisions 0
12814.6 (b)(2) Violation of Provisional License Driving Restrictions 0
12815 (a) Must Obtain Duplicate If Original License Lost, Destroyed, or Mutilated 0
12950 - Failure to Sign Driver’s License 0
12951 (a) No Valid License in Possession 0
12952 - Failure to Display License to Court Upon Request 0
13003 - Failure to Apply for Replacement Identification Card Upon Mutilation and/or Failure to Surrender ID Card Within 10 Days of Notification That Card Is Mutilated 0
13007 - Identification Card Holder to Notify DMV of Address Change Within 10 Days 0
13386 (b)(1) Furnishing of Information by Manufacturer to Use Ignition Interlock Device Contrary to Certified Purpose 0
13386 (c) Altering of Ignition Interlock Device Functionality by Installer, Service Center, or Technician 0
14600 (a) Failure to Notify DMV of Address Change Within 10 Days 0
14600 (b) Failure to Present DMV Change of Address Form to Peace Officer 0
14601.1 (a) Driving Motor Vehicle or Off-Highway Motor Vehicle While Suspended or Revoked for Offenses Not Relating to Driving Ability 2
14603 - Violation of License Restrictions 1
14605 (a) Permitting Unlicensed Parking Lot Attendant to Drive 0
14605 (b) Hiring Unlicensed Parking Lot Attendant to Drive 0
14606 (a) Hiring/Permitting Unlicensed Person to Drive on Highway 0
14606 (b)(1) Failure by Employer to Report Failure of Commercial Driver on Reexamination Within 10 Days 0
14607 - Permitting Unlicensed Minor to Drive 0
14608 (a) License and Inspection of License Required for Rental of Vehicle 0
14611 - Knowingly Permit Transportation of Radioactive Materials Without Required License 0
15240 (a-d) Employer Allowing, Permitting, or Requiring Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicle as Prohibited 0
15250 (a)(1) Commercial Driver’s License Required 0
15250 (a)(2) Commercial Driver’s License With Hazardous Materials Endorsement Required 0
15275 (a) Person Driving Commercial Vehicle Must Have Any Required Endorsements 0
15500 - Acquisition of Vehicle by Minor Without Valid Driver’s License 0
15620 (a)(1,2) Leaving Child 6 Years of Age or Younger Unattended in Motor Vehicle 0
16000 - Accident Report Required Within 10 Days of Accident 0
16002 (a) Failure to Report Work-Related Accidents 0
16003 - Failure of Owner to Report Accident Where Driver Is Incapable of Doing So 0
16020 (a) Failure to Carry Evidence of Financial Responsibility 0
16025 (a) Failure to Exchange Mandatory Information at Scene of Accident 0
16028 (a) Failure to Provide a Peace Officer Evidence of Financial Responsibility 0
16028 (c) Evidence of Financial Responsibility 0
16457 - Driving Vehicle Not Covered by Certificate of Proof of Financial Responsibility/Knowing Failure to Disclose Ownership or Subsequent Acquisition of Vehicle 0
16502 (a) Failure to Maintain Proof of Financial Responsibility During Use of Vehicle in Conduct of Business 0
20006 - Failure to Present Valid Identification Upon Collision With Another Party 0
20008 (a,b) Failure to Report Accident Within 24 Hours 0
20010 - Driver Unable to Report Accident 0
21070 - Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle in Violation of Division 11 Provision Causing Bodily Harm 1
21070 - Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle in Violation of Division 11 Provision Causing Great Bodily Harm 1
21100.3 - Failure to Obey Traffic Directions 1
21106 (b) Use of Crosswalks Where Prohibited by Sign 0
21113 (a) Unlawful Driving on Public Grounds 0
21116 (a) Unlawful Driving on Levee, Canal Bank, etc. 0
21201 (a-d) Equipment Requirements for Bicycles 0
21201.5 (a,b) Selling Bicycle Without Required Reflectors 0
21202 (a) Bicyclist at Less Than Normal Speed Must Keep to Right 0
21203 - Illegal for Bicyclist to Hitch Ride on Other Vehicle 0
21204 (a,b) Riding Bicycle on Other Than Permanent Seat 0
21205 - Illegal for Bicyclist to Carry Articles That Prevent Keeping One Hand on Handlebar 0
21207.5 - Operation of Motorized Bicycles Prohibited on Bike Trails 0
21208 (a,b) Riding Outside Bicycle Lane Prohibited 0
21209 (a) Motor Vehicle in Bicycle Lane Prohibited 1
21210 - Bicycle Parked–Impeding Pedestrian Traffic Prohibited 0
21211 (a,b) Illegally Impeding Bicycle Lanes 0
21212 (a) Under 18 Shall Not Operate Bicycle, Nonmotorized Scooter, or Skateboard/Wear Inline or Roller Skates/Ride Bicycle, Non-motorized Scooter, or Skateboard as Passenger Without a Helmet 0
21221 - Motorized Scooter Operation Requirements 0
21221.5 - Operating a Motor Scooter While Under the Influence 0
21223 (a-c) Motorized Scooter Equipment Requirements During Darkness 0
21226 (b,c) Violation of Motorized Scooter Muffler Equipment Requirements 0
21226 - Violation of Motorized Scooter Exhaust/Noise Level Requirements/Operation of Motorized Scooter With Unlawfully Modified Exhaust System 0
21228 - Operating Motorized Scooter at Less Than Normal Speed of Traffic 0
21229 (a,b) Failure to Operate Motorized Scooter in Bicycle Lane 0
21235 (a-j) Illegal Operation of Motorized Scooter 0
21260 (a),(b)(2) Illegal Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle 1
21281.5 (a-d) Illegal Operation of Electrical Personal Assistive Mobility Device 0
21367 (b,c) Failure to Obey Traffic Control/Devices at Construction Site 1
21451 (a,b) Green Signal–Vehicular Responsibilities 1
21451 (c,d) Green Signal–Pedestrian Responsibilities 0
21452 (b) Failure of Pedestrian to Properly Respond to Signal of Yellow Light or Arrow 0
21453 (a,c) Red Signal–Vehicular Responsibilities 1
21453 (b) Red Signal–Vehicular Responsibilities With Right Turn 1
21453 (d) Red Signal–Pedestrian Responsibilities 0
21454 (c) Lane Use–Red Control Signal 1
21454 (d) Lane Use–Flashing Yellow Control Signals 1
21455 - Traffic Control Signal at Other Than Intersection 1
21456 (a,b) Pedestrian Violation of “Walk” or “Wait” Signals 0
21457 (a) Actions Required at Flashing Red Signal 1
21457 (b) Actions Required at Flashing Yellow Signal 1
21460 (a,b) Improper Turns Over Double Lines/Solid Lines to Right Prohibited 1
21460.5 (c) Improper Turn From Two-Way Left-Turn Lane 1
21461 (a) Driver Failure to Obey Signs/Signals 1
21461.5 - CVC 21461.5 0
21462 - Disobedience to Traffic Control Signals 1
21462 - Pedestrian Disobedience to Control Signals 0
21463 - No Person Shall Illegally Operate Signals 0
21464 (a) Unauthorized Interference With Traffic Device Prohibited 0
21464 (b) Unauthorized Use of Traffic Interference Device 0
21464 (c) Unauthorized Possession or Distribution of Traffic Interference Device 0
21464 (e) Willful Interference With Traffic Device or Willful Use, Possession, or Distribution of Traffic Interference Device That Does Not Result in Injury 0
21465 - Placement of Unauthorized Traffic Devices Prohibited 0
21466 - Unlawful Display of Light Prohibited 0
21466.5 - Light Impairing Driver’s Vision Prohibited 0
21650 - Failure to Keep to Right Side of Road 1
21650.1 - Bicycle to Travel in Same Direction as Vehicles 0
21651 (a) Driving Across Dividing Section on Freeway Prohibited 1
21652 - Improperly Entering or Leaving Highway or Service Road 1
21654 (a) Slow-Moving Vehicles Keep to Right Edge of Roadway 1
21655 (b) Failure to Use Designated Lanes 1
21655.5 (b) Improper Use of Preferential Lanes 0
21655.8 (a) Driving Over Double Lines of Preferential Lanes 1
21655.9 (b) Driving Low Emission Vehicle Without Required Decal or Label 0
21656 - Failure of Slow-Moving Vehicles to Turn Out 1
21657 - Driving Against One-Way Traffic Patterns 1
21658 (a,b) Lane Straddling/Failure to Use Specified Lanes 1
21659 - Unsafe Driving on Three-Lane Highway 1
21660 - Failure of Approaching Vehicles to Pass to the Right 1
21661 - Right-of-Way Rule–Narrow Grades 1
21662 (a,b) Mountains–Keep to Right–Use Horn 1
21663 - Driving on Sidewalk Prohibited 1
21664 - Failure to Use Designated Freeway On-/Off-Ramp Properly 1
21700 - Load/Passengers Not to Obstruct Driver’s View 1
21701 - Interference With Driver’s Control of Vehicle 1
21703 - Following Too Closely Prohibited 1
21704 (a) Trucks/Trailers Following Too Closely Prohibited 1
21705 - Caravans Following Too Closely Prohibited 1
21706 - Following Emergency Vehicles Too Closely Prohibited 1
21706.5 (b) Operation of Vehicle in Unsafe Manner in an Emergency Incident Zone 1
21707 - Driving Within 300 Feet of Fire Areas Prohibited 1
21708 - Running Over Unprotected Fire/Chemical Hose Prohibited 0
21709 - Driving Within Safety Zone Prohibited 1
21710 - Coasting in Neutral on Downgrade Prohibited 0
21711 - Whipping or Swerving Towed Vehicle Prohibited 1
21712 (a) Allowing Riding on Portion of Vehicle Not Designed for Passenger Use Prohibited 1
21712 (b) Unlawful Riding on Vehicle Prohibited 0
21712 (c) Driver Permitting Riding in Trunk of Vehicle 1
21712 (d) Riding in Trunk of Vehicle 0
21712 (g) Towing Trailer Coach, Camp Trailer, or Trailer Carrying Vessel That Contains Passenger 1
21712 (h) Driving While Towing Person Riding on Motorcycle, Motorized Bicycle, Bicycle, Coaster, Roller Skates, Sled, Skis, or Toy Vehicle 1
21714 (a) Use of Three-Wheeled Vehicle On or Adjacent to Striping or Markers Designating Adjacent Traffic Lanes 1
21714 (b) Use of Three-Wheeled Vehicle Between Two or More Vehicles Traveling in Adjacent Traffic Lanes 1
21715 (a,b) Exceeding Passenger Vehicle Towing Combination Limits 1
21716 - Golf Cart Operation Restricted 0
21717 - Turning Across Bicycle Lane 1
21718 (a) Stopping, Parking, or Leaving Vehicle Standing Upon a Freeway 1
21720 - Unlawful Operation of Pocket Bike 0
21750 - Overtaking and Passing Unsafely 1
21751 - Passing Without Sufficient Clearance 1
21752 (a,b,d) Driving Left of Center–Limited View/Within 100 Feet of Bridge, Viaduct, Tunnel/Within 100 Feet or When Traversing Intersection–Prohibited 1
21752 (c) Driving Left of Center–Within 100 Feet or When Traversing Railroad Grade Crossing–Prohibited 1
21753 - Failure to Yield to Overtaking Vehicle 1
21754 - Improper Passing on Right Prohibited 1
21755 (a) Unsafe Passing on Right Shoulder 1
21756 (a-c) Unsafe Passing of Standing Streetcar, Trolley Coach, or Bus Safety Zones 1
21757 - Passing Street Car on Left Prohibited 1
21758 - Unsafe Passing on Grades Prohibited 1
21759 - Failure to Exercise Caution When Passing Animals 1
21800 (a-c) Violation of Right-of-Way/Uncontrolled Intersection 1
21800 (d)(1, 2) Violation of Right-of-Way/Controlled Intersection With Inoperative Control Signals 1
21801 (a,b) Violation of Right-of-Way–Left Turn 1
21802 (a,b) Violation of Right-of-Way–Entering Through Highway 1
21803 (a,b) Violation of “Yield” Sign 1
21804 (a,b) Entering Highway From Alley or Driveway 1
21805 (b) Violation of Right-of-Way at Equestrian Crossing 1
21805 (c) Violation of Right-of-Way by Rider–Posing Hazard 0
21806 (a,b) Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle 1
21806 (c) Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle–Pedestrian 0
21807 - Driving Authorized Emergency Vehicle Without Due Regard for Safety of Persons and Property 1
21809 (a) Failure to Slow Down or Change Lane When Approaching and Passing Stationary Emergency Vehicle or Tow Truck Displaying Specific Lights 1
21950 (a,c) Driver to Yield Right-of-Way at Crosswalks 1
21950 (b) Pedestrian Right-of-Way at Crosswalks Regulated 0
21951 - Overtaking Vehicles Stopped for Pedestrians 1
21952 - Failure to Yield Right-of-Way on Sidewalk to Pedestrian 1
21953 - Pedestrian Must Use Tunnel or Overhead Crossing 0
21954 (a) Pedestrians Must Yield Right-of-Way Outside of Crosswalks 0
21954 (b) Failure of Driver to Exercise Due Care for Safety of Pedestrian on Roadway 1
21955 - Crossing Between Controlled Intersections (Jaywalking) 0
21956 (a) Pedestrian on Roadway Prohibited 0
21957 - Soliciting Ride (Hitchhiking) Prohibited 0
21959 - Skiing or Tobogganing Across Highway Prohibited 0
21960 (a) Violation of Freeway or Expressway Use Restrictions by Pedestrian, Motor-Driven Cycle, Motorized Bicycle, or Motorized Scooter 1
21966 - Pedestrian Prohibited in Bicycle Lane 0
21968 - Motorized Skateboard Prohibited 0
21970 (a) Vehicle Stopped Unnecessarily and Blocking Crosswalk or Sidewalk 1
21971 - Violating Specified Provisions and Causing Bodily Injury 1
22100 (a,b) Turn at Intersection From Wrong Position 1
22100.5 - U-Turn at Controlled Intersection 1
22101 (d) Violating Special Traffic Control Markers 1
22102 - Illegal U-Turn in Business District 1
22103 - Illegal U-Turn in Residential District 1
22104 - Illegal U-Turn Near Fire Station 1
22105 - Illegal U-Turn on Highway Without Unobstructed View 0
22106 - Unsafe Starting or Backing on Highway 1
22107 - Unsafe Turn or Lane Change Prohibited 1
22108 - Signal Required Before Turning or Changing Lanes 1
22109 - Sudden Stopping Without Signaling 1
22110 (a,b) Hand/Lamp Signal Not Given 1
22111 (a-c) Hand Signals Improperly Given 1
22112 (a-e) School Bus Driver Misuse of Signals; Improper Stop; Failure to Escort Pupils 1
22348 (b) Speeding Over 100 MPH Prohibited 2
22348 (c) Failure of Vehicles Subject to VC 22406 to Use Designated Lane 1
22349 (a) Speeding 1–15 MPH Over 65 MPH Limit 1
22349 (a) Speeding 16–25 MPH Over 65 MPH Limit 1
22349 (a) Speeding = 26 MPH Over 65 MPH Limit 1
22349 (b) Speeding 1–15 MPH Over 55 MPH Limit 1
22349 (b) Speeding 16–25 MPH Over 55 MPH Limit 1
22349 (b) Speeding = 26 MPH Over 55 MPH Limit 1
22350 - Unsafe Speed for Prevailing Conditions 1–15 MPH Over Limit 1
22350 - Unsafe Speed for Prevailing Conditions 16–25 MPH Over Limit 1
22350 - Unsafe Speed for Prevailing Conditions = 26 MPH Over Limit 1
22351 (a,b) Driving in Excess of Prima Facie Speed Limits Established in VC 22352 1
22352 (a) (1) Operating Vehicle in Excess of 15 MPH at Railroad Crossing, at Freeway Intersection With No Clear Field of Vision, or in Alley 1
22352 (a) (2) Operation Vehicle in Excess of 25 MPH in Business District, by School, or by Senior Cent 1
22354 - Failure to Abide by Speed Limits Set by the State Department of Transportation (DOT) on State Highways 1
22355 - Failure to Abide by Variable Speed Limits Set by the State Department of Transportation (DOT) 1
22356 (b) Exceeding Maximum Speed Limit of 70 MPH, 1–15 MPH Over Limit 1
22356 (b) Exceeding Maximum Speed limit of 70 MPH, 16–25 MPH Over Limit 1
22356 (b) Exceeding 70 MPH Maximum Speed, = 26 MPH Over Limit 1
22357 - Violation of Prima Facie Local Speed Limit 1
22358 - Violation of Local Speed Limit 1
22358.3 - Violation of Local Speed Limit on Narrow Street 1
22358.4 - Violation of Prima Facie Local Speed Limit 1
22360 - Violation of Local Speed Limits Between Business and Residence Districts 1
22361 - Violation of Speed Limit on Multiple Lane ih 1
22362 - Violation of Speed Limit Surrounding Special Work Crews 1
22363 - Violation of DOT or Local Speed Limit Set for Snow or Ice 1
22364 - Violation of Speed Limit Set by DOT on State Highways 1
22400 (a,b) Minimum Speed Law–Impeding Traffic Flow 1
22405 (a) Exceeding Maximum Posted Speeds on Bridge/Tube/Tunnel, 1–15 MPH Over Limit 1
22405 (a) Exceeding Maximum Posted Speeds on Bridge/Tube/Tunnel, 16–25 MPH Over Limit 1
22405 (a) Exceeding Maximum Posted Speeds on Bridge/Tube/Tunnel, = 26 MPH Over Limit 1
22406 (a) Truck or Tractor 1–9 MPH Over 55 MPH Limit 1
22406 (a) Truck or Tractor 10 MPH or More Over 55 MPH Limit 1
22406 (b-f) Posted Speed for Designated Vehicles 1
22406 (b-f) Posted Speed for Designated Vehicles–In Excess of Speed Limit by 10 MPH or More 1
22406.5 - Driving Tank Vehicle at Excessive Speed 1
22407 - Posted Speed for Designated Vehicles 1
22407 - Posted Speed for Designated Vehicles–In Excess of Speed Limit by 10 MPH or More 1
22409 - Speed Limit for Solid Tire Vehicle, 1-15 MPH Over Limit 1
22409 - Speed Limit for Solid Tire Vehicle 16-25 MPH Over Limit 1
22409 - Speed Limit for Solid Tire Vehicle = 26 MPH Over Limit 1
22410 - Exceeding Speed Limit for Metal Tire Vehicles 1
22413 - Violation of Speed Limit Set by Local Authority for Steep Grades 1
22450 (a) Failure to Stop at Stop Sign 1
22450 (b) Failure to Stop at Stop Sign at Railroad Grade Crossing 1
22451 (a,b) Failure to Stop for Train Signals/Closed Gates 1
22452 (b) Failure of Certain Vehicles to Stop at Railroad Crossings 1
22452 (c) Failure of Commercial Vehicle to Stop at Railroad Crossings 1
22454 (a) Passing School Bus With Flashing Signals 1
22455 (a) Vending From Vehicle Without Coming to a Complete Stop or Parking the Vehicle Lawfully 0
22456 (d) Failure to Equip Ice Cream Truck With Required Warning Sign 0
22456 (e)(1-3) Vending From an Ice Cream Truck Under Prohibited Conditions 0
22500 (i) Parking in Bus Loading Area 0
22500 (l) Parking at Curb Constructed to Provide Wheelchair Accessibility 0
22500.1 - Stopping in Designated Fire Lane 0
22504 (a) Unincorporated Area Stopping 0
22505 (b) Unauthorized Stopping on State Highway Prohibited 0
22507.8 (a-c) Violation of Disabled Parking Provisions 0
22516 - Locking Vehicle With Person Inside Unable to Escape 0
22517 - Opening Door on Traffic Side When Unsafe 0
22520.5 (a) Vending on Freeway Right-of-Way Prohibited 0
22520.6 (a) Unauthorized Activities at Highway Rest Area/Vista Point Prohibited 0
22522 - Parking Near Sidewalk Access Ramp for Disabled 0
22523 (a,b) Vehicle Abandonment Prohibited 0
22526 (a,b) Blocking Intersection (Gridlock) Prohibited–A Stopping Violation Issued on a Notice to Appear 1
22526 (c) Blocking Railroad or Rail Transit Crossing Due to Low Undercarriage (Gridlock) Prohibited–A Stopping Violation Issued on a Notice to Appear 1
22526 (d) Blocking Railroad or Rail Transit Crossing (Gridlock) Prohibited–A Stopping Violation Issued on a Notice to Appear 1
22650 - Unauthorized Removal of Unattended Vehicle From Highway 0
22651.7 (b) Immobilization of Vehicle by Unauthorized Person
22658 (e)(2) Property Owner, Owner’s Agent, or Lessee Causing Unlawful Removal of Vehicle Parked on Property as Permitted 0
22951 - Parking Lot–Street and Alley Parking 0
22952 (a,b) Vehicle Towing or Removal From Parking Lot 0
23109 (c) Engaging in or Abetting Exhibition of Speed Prohibited 2
23111 - Throwing Lighted Substance on Highway Prohibited 0
23112 (a,b) Dumping Material on Highway/Right-of-Way Prohibited 0
23113 (a) Failure to Remove Material From Highway 0
23114 (a) Spilling Load on Highway Prohibited 0
23114 (b) Aggregate Material Carried Improperly or Transported Without Required Equipment 0
23114 (e) Transporting Uncovered Aggregate Material Upon Highway 0
23114 (f) Failure to Provide Location for Compliance With Load Covering Requirements or to Cover Load Within Required Distance 0
23115 (a) Rubbish Vehicle Cover Required 0
23116 (a) Transportation of Persons Without Restraints Restricted 1
23116 (b) Riding in or on the Back of Truck or Flatbed Motor Truck Being Driven on Highway 0
23117 (a) Transportation of Animals Without Restraints Restricted 0
23120 - Side Vision Obstructed by Temple Width of Glasses 0
23123 (a) Driving While Using a Wireless Telephone Not Configured for Hands-free Use 0
23123.5 (a) Driving While Using a Wireless Device to Send, Read, or Write Text Communication Unless the Device is Used in a Hands-free and Voice-operated Manner 0
23124 (b) Driving While a Minor and Using a Wireless Telephone or Mobile Service Device 0
23125 (a) Driving School Bus or Transit Vehicle While Using a Wireless Phone 1
23128 (a) Snow Mobile–Operation on Highway Prohibited 0
23128 (b-d) Snow Mobile–Negligent Operation, Pursuing Game, or Trespassing Prohibited 0
23129 - Unobstructed Camper Exit Required 0
23135 - Operation of Modified Motorized Bicycle Restricted 0
23136 (a) Minor (Under 21) Driving With Blood Alcohol Level of .01 or Greater 0
23140 (a) Minor (Under 21) Driving With Blood Alcohol Level of .05 or Greater 2
23154 (a) Driving With Blood Alcohol Level of .01 or Greater While on Probation for Violation of VC 23152 or VC 23153 0
23220 (a) Drinking Alcoholic Beverage While Driving Prohibited 1
23221 (a) Drinking Alcoholic Beverage by Driver Prohibited 0
23221 (b) Drinking Alcoholic Beverage by Passenger Prohibited 0
23222 (a) Possession of Open Container While Driving Prohibited 1
23222 (b) Possession of Marijuana by Driver 1
23223 (a) Possession of Open Container by Driver Prohibited 0
23223 (b) Possession of Open Container by Passenger Prohibited 0
23225 (a)(1) Storage of Open Container Restricted 0
23226 (a) Storage by Driver of Open Container in Passenger Compartment Prohibited 0
23226 (b) Storage by Passenger of Open Container in Passenger Compartment Prohibited 0
23270 (a) Unauthorized Towing on Bridge Prohibited 1
23270 (b) Exceeding Maximum Towing Fee Prohibited 0
23302 (a)(1) Refusal to Pay Toll Charge Prohibited 0
23302 (a)(2) Unauthorized Placement of Toll Transponder for Motorcycle 0
23302 (b) Failure to Display Transponder or Toll Device on Vehicular Crossing or Toll Highway 0
23302 (c) Failure to Possess Money, Transponder, or Toll Device, or to Have License Plates Attached as Required on Vehicular Crossing or Toll Highway 0
23302 (d) Failure to Possess Transponder or Toll Device as Required on Vehicular Crossing or Toll Highway With Pay-by-Plate Payment 0
23330 (a,d) Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Crossing–Animals/Vehicles 0
23330 (b) Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Crossing–Bicycles 0
23330 (c) Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Crossing–Overwidth Vehicles 1
23331 - Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Crossing–Pedestrians 0
23333 - Vehicular Crossing–Unauthorized Stopping or Standing 0
23336 - Failure to Obey Posted Signs on Vehicle Crossings 1
23576 (a,b) Driving Employer’s Vehicle Without Notice of Ignition Interlock Device Restriction as Required by VC 23575 0
24002 (a) Unlawful to Operate Unsafe Vehicle–Safety Hazard 1
24002 (b) Unlawful to Operate Vehicle Not Equipped as Provided 1
24002 (b) Unlawful to Operate Vehicle Not Equipped as Provided 0
24003 - Vehicle With Unauthorized Lamps 0
24004 - Unlawful Operation After Notice of Unsafe Condition 1
24005 - Sale or Transfer of Unlawful Equipment w/ Knowledge That Equipment Will be Used or Installed in a Vehicle 0
24005.5 - Sale of Unapproved Materials for Use in Strapping Regulated Loads 0
24006 - Sale of New Motor Vehicle Equipment Without Required Trademarks or Designations 0
24007 (a,b) Sale by Retailer of Vehicle Failing to Qualify for Certificate of Compliance 0
24007.2 - Failure to Install Exhaust-Control Device Free of Charge to Low-Income Senior Citizen as Required 0
24007.5 (a)(1) Sale by Auctioneer or Public Agency of Vehicle Failing to Qualify for Certificate of Compliance 0
24007.5 (b) Failure of Consignor to Provide Certificate of Compliance to Purchaser of Vehicle 0
24007.5 (g) Failure of Auctioneer to Certify Compliance With DMV Standards and Deliver Bill of Sale 0
24008 - Modification of Vehicle Road Clearance Restricted 0
24008.5 (a) Maximum Frame Height Defined 0
24009 - Sale of New Truck, Tractor, or Bus Without Indication of Manufacturer’s Name and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating as Required 0
24010 - Vehicle Renter Responsibility 0
24011 (a,b) Sale of Vehicle or Equipment Regulated by Federal Safety Standards Without Certification of Vehicle or Equipment Compliance 0
24012 - Failure to Comply With CHP Lighting and Mounting Specifications 0
24013 - Failure to Disclose Minimum Octane Number Upon Sale of New Motor Vehicle 0
24013.5 - Failure to Disclose Required Information Upon Sale of New Light Duty Truck 0
24014 (a) Failure to Disclose Required Pricing Information Prior to Display or Sale of New Motorcycle 0
24015 (a) Failure of Motorized Bicycle Equipment to Comply With Federal Safety Standards 0
24015 (b) Use of Motorized Bicycle on Highway Without Mirror, Horn, or Muffler as Required 0
24017 - Maintenance of Transit Bus Speedometer Required 0
24250 - Lighting Equipment to Be Lighted During Darkness 0
24252 (a-c) Maintenance of Lamps and Devices Required 0
24253 (a) Battery Requirements for Vehicle–Lighting Equipment $ 0
24253 (b) Battery Requirements for Motorcycle–Lighting Equipment 0
24255 (a,c) Infrared Lighting System Equipment Violation 0
24255 (b) Operation of Infrared Lighting System Without Use of Headlights 0
24400 (a) Headlamp Equipment Requirements 0
24400 (b) Failure to Operate Headlamps as Required During Darkness or Inclement Weather 0
24401 - Failure to Dim Lights While Vehicle Is Parked or Standing on a Public Highway 0
24402 (a,b) Auxiliary Driving and Passing Lamps Specifications 0
24403 (a) Maximum Fog Lamps Not to Be Used in Place of Headlamps 0
24403 (b) Fog Lamps on Vehicle Improperly Mounted or Aimed 0
24403 (c) Fog Lamps on Motorcycle Improperly Mounted or Aimed 0
24404 (a,b) Spotlamps–Number and Wattage Specified 0
24404 (c,e) Spotlamps–Direction Defined 0
24405 (a) Maximum Number of Lamps Allowed to Be Lighted 0
24406 - Use of Multiple Beams Restricted 0
24407 (a) High Beams–Adjustment Specified 0
24407 (b) Low Beams–Adjustment Specified 0
24408 (a,b) High/Low Beam Indicator Required 0
24409 (a,b) Failure to Dim Multiple Beams Prohibited 1
24410 (a) Single Beams–Adjustment/Intensity Specifications 0
24411 - Covering Auxiliary Lamps Required 0
24600 (a-f) Tail Lamp Requirements and Specifications 0
24601 - License Plate Lamp Required 0
24602 (a,b) Fog Tail Lamp Requirements and Specifications 0
24603 (a-h) Stop Lamp Requirements and Specifications 0
24604 - Lamps/Flag on Load Projecting to Rear Required 1
24605 (a) Tow Cars and Towed Vehicles–Lights Required 0
24605 (b) Tow Cars and Towed Vehicles–Lights Required 0
24606 (a,b,d) Backup Lamp Requirements and Specifications 0
24606 (c) Backup Lamps–When Not to Be Lighted 0
24607 (a-d) Reflectors Required on Rear of Vehicle 0
24608 (a-d) Light Reflectors on Trucks/Trailers–Front and Sides 0
24609 (a) Vehicle Reflector Requirements and Specifications 0
24609 (b) School Bus Reflector Requirements and Specifications 0
24610 - Truck Reflector Requirements and Specifications 0
24612 - Failure to Display Reflective Material on Trailer or Semitrailer as Required 0
24615 - Slow-Moving Vehicle–Emblem Required 0
24800 - Driving With Only Parking Lights Prohibited 0
24950 - Turn Signal Device Required–Towing Trailer 0
24951 (b,c) Turn Signals Required on Certain Vehicles 0
24952 - Visibility Requirement of Signals 0
24953 (a-d) Turn Signal Lamp Requirements 0
25100 (a-c,e,f) Clearance and Side Marker Lamp Requirements 0
25102 - Lamps on Sides of Vehicles–Specifications 0
25102.5 (a) Lamps on Sides of School Buses–Specifications 0
25103 (a,b) Lamp During Darkness on Load Projecting to Side 1
25104 - Red Flag Required on Overwidth During Daylight Hours $ 0
25105 (a-c) Failure to Comply With Code Specifications for Courtesy Lamps, Door-Mounted Lamp, or Exterior 0
25106 (a,b) Side, Cowl, or Fender Flaps–Specifications 0
25107 - Cornering Lamps on Fenders 0
25108 (a,b) Pilot Indicator Specifications 0
25109 - Running Lamps to Be Used Only When Vehicle Is Parked 0
25110 (b) Improper Use of Utility Flood/Loading Lamps 0
25250 - Flashing Lights Restricted Unless Otherwise Permitted 0
25251 (b) Turn Signals Flashed as Warning When Vehicle Disabled 0
25251.2 - Motorcycle Modulating Headlamp Prohibited During Darkness 0
25252 - Warning Lamps Required on Emergency Vehicles 0
25252.5 (a,c) Unauthorized Use of Flashing Emergency Headlamps 0
25253 (a) Warning Lamps Required on Tow Trucks 0
25253 (c) Improper Display of Warning Lamps by Tow Truck 1
25254 - Improper Use of Flashing Amber Warning Lights by Peace Officer Personnel 0
25257 (a) Flashing Red Signal System Required on School Bus 0
25257 (b)(1) School Bus Manufactured after 9-1-92 Required to Be Equipped With Stop Signal Arm 0
25257 (b)(2) School Bus Manufactured after 7-1-93 Required to Be Equipped With Flashing Amber Light System 0
25257.2 - Improper Use of the Amber Light Signal System, Flashing Red Light Signal System, or Stop Signal Arm by School Bus Transporting Developmentally Disabled Persons 0
25260.4 - Improper Display of Flashing Amber Warning Lights in Connection With Hazardous Waste Spill Cleanup 0
25262 - Use of Red Light on Armored Car Prohibited 0
25265 - Improper Display of Flashing Amber Lights on Sanitary District Repair Vehicles 0
25266 - Improper Display of Flashing Amber Warning Lights by State-Owned Vehicles Engaged in Aqueduct, Levee, or Stream Measurement Work 0
25268 - Use of Flashing Amber Warning Lights Restricted 0
25269 - Misuse of Red Warning Light Prohibited 0
25270 - Improper Use of Warning Lamps on Pilot Car Prohibited 0
25270.5 - Improper Display of Flashing Amber Lights by Livestock-Herding Vehicles on Public Highways 0
25275 - Improper Display of Amber Flashing Lights on Truck Tractor in the Absence of Unusual Traffic Hazard 0
25275.5 - Unlawful Activation of Crime Alarm Lights 0
25276 (a) Improper Use of Warning Lamps on Vehicle for Transportation of Disabled Prohibited 0
25300 (a) Warning Device on Disabled Vehicles Specified 0
25300 (b,c,e) Warning Device on Disabled Vehicles Specified 0
25301 (a,b) Display of Warning Devices on Utility Vehicles Specified 0
25305 (a,b) Use of Fusees Specified 0
25350 - Noncompliance With Vehicle Code Standards for Illuminated Identification Signs 0
25351 (a-d) Identification Lamp Specifications and Restrictions 0
25352 (a) Use of Unauthorized Device Affecting Traffic Signals 0
25352 (b) Unauthorized Use of Device Affecting Traffic Signals 0
25352 (c) Failure to Give Emergency Vehicles Priority in Changing Traffic Control Signals 0
25353 - Violation of Provisions for Transit Bus Illuminated Signs 0
25400 (a-d) Specifications for Use of Diffused Light 0
25401 - Diffused Lights Resembling Signs Prohibited 0
25452 - Glaring Acetylene Lamps Prohibited 0
25500 (a) Use of Reflectorizing Material Restricted 0
25650 - Motorcycle Headlight Requirements 0
25650.5 - Headlight Equipment for Post-1978 Motorcycles 0
25651 (a,c) Headlamp Requirements on Motor-Driven Cycles 0
25803 (a,b) Lamp/Reflector Requirements–Certain Vehicles 0
25803 (c) Lamp/Reflector/Flag Requirements–Load in Excess of 100-Inch Outside Width 0
25805 - Lamps on Forklift Trucks Required 0
25950 (a,b) Color Requirements of Lights Visible to Front and Rear 0
25951 - Lamps Over 300 Candlepower–Restrictions 0
25952 (a,b) Lamps and Reflectors Mounted on Loads Specified 0
26100 (a) Sale of Noncompliant Vehicle Equipment/Device 0
26100 (b) Use or Operation of Vehicle With Noncompliant Equipment 0
26101 (a) Sale of Device Intended to Modify Vehicle Lighting or Equipment Performance to Be Noncompliant 0
26101 (b) Use or Operation of Vehicle With Noncompliant Device Intended to Modify Lighting or Equipment Performance 0
26301 - Power Brakes Required on Vehicle Over 14,000 Pounds 1
26301.5 - Noncompliant Emergency Brake System 1
26302 (a-d) Brake Requirements on Trailer Specified 1
26303 - Brake Requirements on Trailer Coaches/Camp Trailers 1
26304 (a,b) Breakaway Device Required on Certain Vehicles 1
26307 - Unlawful Towing of Forklift Lacking the Required Brakes 1
26311 (a) Service Brakes Required–All Wheels on Certain Vehicles 1
26311 (b) Service Brakes for Adverse Road Conditions Specified
26450 - Required Brake Systems Defined 1
26451 (a-c) Parking Brake Requirements Defined 1
26452 - Adequate Brakes After Engine Failure Required 1
26453 - Condition of Brakes to Be Maintained 1
26454 (a,b) Control and Stopping Requirements Specified 1
26456 - Tests of Brake Performance Prohibited Over 25 MPH 1
26457 - Stopping Ability of Certain Vehicles Specified 1
26458 (a) Braking System Required for Certain Vehicles/Combinations 1
26458.5 - Unlawful Use of Secondary Brake Control in Absence of Service Brake System Failure 1
26502 (a) Airbrake Requirements Specified 1
26503 - Airbrake Safety Valve to Be Maintained in Good Condition 1
26504 - Failure to Comply With CHP Air Pressure Standards for Vehicles Equipped With Air Brakes 1
26505 - Pressure Gauge Required 1
26506 (a) Air Pressure Warning Device Required 1
26507 - Check Valve Required 1
26508 (a-c,e-k, o) Compressed Air Brake System Requirements Specified 1
26520 - Vacuum Gauge Required to Be Visible and Accurate at All Times 1
26521 - Audible/Visible Power Brake System Warning Device Required 1
26522 - Check Valve Required on Vacuum-Assisted 1
26700 (a) Adequate Windshield Required 0
26701 (a-e) Safety Glazing Material Requirements Specified 0
26703 (a,b) Specifications for Replacement of Safety Glazing Materials 0
26705 - Sale of Motorcycle Windshield Without Safety Glazing Material 0
26706 (a,b) Self-Operating Windshield Wiper Required 0
26707 - Condition/Use of Windshield Wipers to Be Maintained 0
26708 (a)(1) Unlawful Material on Vehicle Windshield/ Windows 0
26708 (a)(2) Unlawful Material on Vehicle Windshield/Windows Obstructing or Reducing View of Driver 0
26708.2 - Use of Unauthorized Sun Screening Devices 0
26708.5 (a) Application of Material to Windows Restricted 0
26709 (a) Rearview Mirrors Required/One on Left Side 0
26709 (b) Two Side Rearview Mirrors Required on Certain Vehicles 0
26710 - Defective Windshield/Rear Window Glass–Correction Required Within 48 Hours of Citation Issuance 0
26711 - Failure to Provide Eyeshades to Bus or Trolley Drivers 0
26712 - Adequate Defroster Required on For-Hire Vehicles 0
27000 (a) Adequate Horn Required 0
27000 (b) Backing Alarm Required on Refuse or Garbage Trucks 0
27000 (c) Rear View Camera Required for Refuse or Garbage Truck 0
27000 (d)(1) Automatic Backup Alarm Required for Specified Construction Vehicles Transporting to and from a Mine or Construction Site 0
27001 (a) Unnecessary Use of Horn Prohibited 0
27002 - Use of Siren by Unauthorized Personnel or in Noncompliance With CHP Standards 0
27003 - Unlawful Use of Siren by Armored Car 0
27007 - Use of Audible Sound System Outside of Vehicle Restricted 0
27150 (a,b) Adequate Muffler Required to Be Properly Maintained 0
27150.1 - Sale of Exhaust System Restricted 0
27150.3 (a) Modification of Exhaust System With a Whistle-tip 0
27150.3 (b) Operation of Exhaust System With a Whistle-tip 0
27150.3 (c) Engage in Business Installing Exhaust System Whistle-tip $ 0
27151 (a) Modification of Exhaust System Prohibited 0
27152 - Exhaust Pipe Specifications 0
27153 - Excessive Smoke, Fumes, etc., Defined 0
27153.5 (a,b) Motor Vehicle Exhaust Standards Specified 0
27154 - Gases/Fumes Should Not Penetrate Cab of Vehicle 0
27155 - Proper Fuel Tank Cap Required 0
27156 (a,b,c,f) Air Pollution Control Device Required 0
27158 - Pollutant Emission Certificate Required 0
27158.5 - Pollutant Emission Certificate Required (1955–65 Models) 0
27200 (d,e) Sale of a New Motor Vehicle Exceeding EPA’s Maximum Noise Standards 0
27304 - Seatbelt Not Installed in Driver Training Vehicle 0
27304 - Seatbelt Not Used in Driver Training Vehicle 0
27305 - Safety Belts Required on Firefighting Vehicles 0
27314 (a,b) Failure to Provide Required Seatbelts Prior to Sale of Any Used Passenger Vehicle Dated 1972 to 1990 0
27315 (d,e) Mandatory Use of Safety Belts Required 0
27315 (f) Owner to Maintain Safety Belts in Working Condition 0
27315.1 - Noncompliance With CHP Seatbelt Regulations While in a Fully Enclosed Three-Wheeled Vehicle 0
27360 (a) Mandatory Use of Child Passenger Restraints in Rear Seat Required for Children Under 8 as Specified 1
27360.5 (a) Mandatory Use of Safety Belt or Child Restraint System Required for Children 8 or Older, but Under 16, as Specified 1
27363 (b) Transportation of Child in Case of Life-Threatening Emergency in Vehicle or Emergency Vehicle With No Child Restraint System Without Use of Seatbelt 1
27363 (f) Transportation of Child in Rear-Facing Child Passenger Restraint System in Front Seat of Vehicle With Active Frontal Airbag 1
27363.5 (a,b) Failure of Hospital, Clinic, or Birthing Center to Provide Information About Child Passenger Restraint Requirements and Contact Information 0
27365 (a)(1) Rental Agencies Required to Inform Customers About Child Restraint Requirements, Provide for Rental of Child Passenger Restraint System 0
27368 - Failure to Abide by Safety Standards and Regulations for Child Passengers in Fully Enclosed Three-Wheeled Vehicles 1
27400 - Headsets and Ear Plugs Over Both Ears Prohibited 0
27450 (a-c) Noncompliance With Minimum Tire Thickness Requirements 0
27452 - Noncompliance With CHP Uniform Tire Thickness Requirements 0
27453 - Use of Noncompliant Dual Solid Rubber Tires 0
27454 - Use of Tires Containing Prohibited Projections Beyond Tread of the Tire’s Surface 0
27455 (a) Sale of Inner Tube That Is Noncompliant With CHP Inner Tube Standards 0
27455 (b) Installation of Inner Tube That Is Noncompliant With CHP Inner Tube Standards 0
27459 - Tire Chains or Snow Tires Required 0
27459.5 (a,b) Sale/Replacement of Noncompliant Tire Chains Prohibited 0
27460 - Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles With Snow Tread Tires Allowed; Chains to Be Carried 0
27460.5 - Knowingly Selling or Offering for Sale a Recut or Regrooved Tire for Noncommercial Use 0
27461 - Use of Recut or Regrooved Tires Prohibited 0
27465 (a) Inadequate Tire Tread–Sale Prohibited 0
27465 (b) Inadequate Tire Tread–Use on Highway Prohibited 0
27500 (a) Violation of CHP Regulations for Pneumatic Tire Standards 0
27501 (a) Sale or Installation of Nonconforming Pneumatic Tires 0
27501 (b) Operating With Nonconforming Pneumatic Tires 0
27502 - Sale of Tires That Fail to Comply With Noise Standards Articulated in VC 27503 0
27600 - Fenders and Mud Guards Required 0
27602 (a) Operation of a Motor Vehicle Containing Unauthorized Video Screen or TV Monitor Within Driver’s Field of Vision 0
27603 - Noncompliance With Repainting Requirement for Sale of Former School Bus If Sold for Purpose Other Than Transporting Pupils 0
27700 (a) Tow Truck in Violation of Equipment Requirements 0
27800 - Equipment for Motorcycle Passenger Required 1
27801 (a,b) Required Position of Equipment on Motorcycle 1
27802 (a) Failure to Label Helmets With Certification of Federal Safety Standard Compliance 0
27802 (b) Sale of Safety Helmets That Fail to Comply With California DMV Requirements 0
27803 (b) Operating/Riding Motorcycle, Motor-Driven Cycle, or Motorized Bicycle While Not Wearing Helmet as Required 0
27803 (c) Riding Motorcycle, Motor-Driven Cycle, or Motorized Bicycle as Passenger While Driver or Passenger Not Wearing Helmet as Required 0
27900 (a,b) Placards With Identifying Name Required on Both Sides 0
27901 - Name and Trademark Visibility Required on For-Hire Vehicle 0
27903 (a) Placards Indicating Type of Hazardous Cargo Required 0
27904 - Pilot Cars Required to Display Company Name on Both Sides of Vehicle 0
27904.5 - Failure to Display Identification Sign in Pilot Car as Required 0
27905 - Unauthorized Display of Sign Containing the Words “Fire” or “Fire Department” 0
27906 - Improper or Unauthorized Display of School Bus Sign 0
27907 - Failure to Display Identification Sign in Towing Vehicle as Required 0
27908 - Failure to Display Identification Sign in Taxicab as Required 0
27909 - Visible Signs Required on Vehicle Transporting Liquefied Petroleum or Natural Gas 0
28000 - Failure to Install Required Emergency Exits in Refrigerator Vans 0
28053 (b) Failure to Adjust Odometer or Notify of Adjustment as Required 0
28053 (c) Odometer Notice Affixed, Removed, or Altered With Intent to Defraud 0
28060 (a) Sale of Recreational Vehicle or Camper Containing Cooking Equipment Without Fire Extinguisher 0
28060 (b) Operation of Recreational Vehicle or Camper Containing Cooking Equipment Without Fire Extinguisher 0
28071 - Front and Rear Bumper Required on Passenger Vehicle 0
28080 (a) Audible/Visible Camper Signaling Device Required 0
28080 (b) Operating Camper Without Signaling Device Prohibited 0
28085 (c) Use of Theft Alarm That Emits the Sound of a Siren 0
28100 - Failure to Display, or Unauthorized Display of, Red Warning Flags on Pilot Cars 0
28101 - Noncompliance With Pilot Car Design and Equipment Requirements 0
28102 - Noncompliance With Vertical Clearance Measuring Device Requirements for Pilot Cars 0
28103 - Pilot Cars Required to Have Equipment in Working Order 0
28150 (a,b) Equipping Vehicle With or Possession of Radar Jamming Equipment 0
29001 - Fifth Wheel Connecting Device Required 1
29002 - Fifth Wheel Locking Device Required 1
29003 (a-c) Drawbar, Hitch, or Coupling Must Be Secure 1
29004 (a)(1-3) Safety Chain Secured for Towing 1
29004 (b) Safety Connection of Insufficient Strength 1
29004 (c) Safety Chain or Device With Excess Slack 1
29004 (d) Failure to Comply With Safety Chain Requirements for Semi-trailers With Fifth Wheel Kingpin Connecting Device 0
29005 - Drawbar Length Defined 0
29006 (a) Coupling of Towed Vehicles Defined 1
29200 (c) Regulations Governing Transportation of Logs and Poles 0
31301 (a) Unlawful Transportation Through Caldecott Tunnel 1
31400 (a-c) Equipment Required on Trucks Transporting Workers 0
31401 (d) Rental or Use of Farm Labor Vehicle by Owner or Contractor Without CHP Inspection Per VC 31401(b) 0
31401 (e) Operation of Farm Labor Vehicle by Owner or Contractor Without CHP Inspection Certificate Per VC 31401(b) 0
31405 (d) Failure to Restrain All Passengers of Farm Labor Vehicles in Seatbelts 0
31406 (a) Transportation of Passengers in a Farm Labor Vehicle With a Seating System That Is Noncompliant With CHP Standards 0
31406 (b) Installation of Seat or Seating System in Farm Labor Vehicle That Is Noncompliant With CHP Standards 0
31407 - Farm Labor Vehicle in Motion With Sharp Tool Unsecured or Blocking Aisle or Exit 1
31408 - Failure to Light Both Headlamps on Farm Labor Vehicles During Operation 1
31409 - Failure of Public Transit System Operated for Transporting Farm Workers and/or any Farm Worker Transportation Program to Comply With Farm Labor Vehicle Regulations 0
31540 (b) Regulations Governing Transportation of Tank Containers Specified 1
34500.3 (a) Noncompliance With CHP Cargo Regulations 0
34501.2 (b,c) Driving Hours and Duty Status Limitations 1
34501.4 - Failure to Produce Complete Driver’s Logbook for the Last 24-hour Period 0
34501.8 - Failure to Display CHP Certificate of Inspection on Paratransit Vehicle 0
34506.3 - Failure to Comply With Rules/Regulations–Driving Logs 1
34506.3 - Failure to Comply With Rules/ Regulations–Other Safety/Maintenance Items 1
34507 - Display of Distinctive Identification Symbol Required 0
34507.5 - Failure to Display Carrier Identification Number 0
34510 - Display of Shipping Papers on Demand Required 0
34517 (a) Operation of Commercial Vehicle From Another Country Restricted 0
34518 (a) Violation of Foreign Motor Carrier and Private Foreign Motor Carrier Registration and Operation Requirements and Limitations 0
34518 (b)(1-3) Violation of Motor Carrier Registration and Operation Requirements 0
35100 (a) Outside Width of Vehicle or Load Exceeding 102 Inches 0
35100.5 - Operation of Cotton Module Mover in Violation of Width Standards Set by the County Board of Supervisors 0
35101 - Failure to Comply With CHP Width Standards of Vehicles Equipped With Pneumatic Tires 0
35102 - Carrying a Load of Loosely Loaded Agricultural Products on Racks More Than 120 Inches Wide 0
35104 (a,b) Special Vehicles More Than 120 Inches Wide 0
35109 - Motor Vehicle With Lights, Mirrors, or Other Devices Extending Beyond 10 Inches From Side of Vehicle 0
35110 - Motor Vehicle With Door Handles, Hinges, Cable Cinchers, Chain Binders, Aerodynamic Devices, and/or Placard Holders Extending Beyond 3 Inches of Side of Vehicle 0
35111 - Operating Passenger Vehicle With Load Exceeding Permissible Width Beyond Fenders 0
35250 - Height Limits of Vehicle/Load Defined 0
35251 (a) Hydraulic Boom or Mast Must Be Secured in Transit 0
35252 (a-c) Failure to Use Vertical Clearance Measuring Device as Required 0
35400 (a) Overlength–Single Vehicle Specifications 0
35400 (e)(1) Improper or Unsafe Mounting of Bicycle on Bus 0
35401 (a) Overlength–Vehicle Combination Specifications 0
35401 (b) Overlength–Vehicle Combination Specifications 0
35406 (a,b) Front Projections Defined 0
35407 (a-d) Noncompliance With Boom and Mast Regulations 0
35408 - Installation of Front Bumper Projecting More Than 2 Feet Forward From Frontmost Part of Vehicle 0
35409 (a) Use of Dismountable Photo or Motion Picture Device Extending Over 5 Feet in Frontof the Cab Structure of Vehicle 0
35409 (b) Use of Unauthorized Dismountable Platform for Purpose of Making Instructional Safe Driving Motion Pictures 0
35410 - Rear Projections Defined 0
35411 - Noncompliance With Maximum Length and Load Standards 0
35550 (a-c) Maximum Weight on Single Axle or Wheels 0
35551 (a,b) Computation of Allowable Gross Weight (Overweight) 0
35551.5 - Violation of Gross Weight Computation Method Prescribed for Combinations Containing Trailer/Semitrailer by Less Than 4,500 Pounds 0
35552 - Failure to Comply With Log Transportation Standards of the Christensen-Belotti Act 0
35554 (a)(1) Weight in Excess of 20,500 Pounds on a Bus Axle 0
35554 (c) Operation of Transit Bus in Excess of Federal Weight Limit 0
35600 - Noncompliance With Solid Tire Gross Weight Limitation Standards by Less Than 4,501 Pounds 0
35601 - Noncompliance With Metal Tire Gross Weight Limitation Standards by Less Than 4,501 Pounds 0
35655 (a) Operation of Vehicle on Highway Containing Load Exceeding Maximum Weight Highway Is Designed to Sustain by Less Than 4,501 Pounds 0
35712 - Violation of County Ordinance Prohibiting Commercial Vehicles Exceeding Certain Weight Limitations by Less Than 4,501 Pounds in Residential Area 0
35753 (a) Operation of Vehicle Over Bridge, Causeway, Viaduct, Trestle, or Dam in Vehicle Containing Load Exceeding the Maximum Weight the Structures Will Safely Sustain by Less Than 4,501 Pounds 0
35783 - Failure to Present Valid Permit Upon Request 0
35783.5 - Warning Signs Must Be Removed or Covered When Operating Without a Load 0
36300 - Operating a Farm Tractor Drawing Trailer of Produce Without Valid Driver’s License 0
36400 - Operating Vehicle Designed Exclusively for Moving Implements of Husbandry at a Speed of More Than 35 MPH 1
36508 - Moving New Implement of Husbandry at Speed Over 25 MPH Without “Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem” Displayed as Required 0
36510 - Operating Implements of Husbandry Vehicles at Speed Beyond That Safely Required to Stop Within 32 Feet 0
36600 - Transporting Implements of Husbandry That Exceed the Width Limitation of 120 Inches More Than 25 Miles From Their Point of Origin 0
36605 - Noncompliance With Width Limitations Imposed on Trailers and Semi-trailers Not Used in the Exclusive Transportation of Implements of Husbandry 0
36606 (a) Noncompliance With the Automatic Bale Wagon Width Limitation of 120 Inches 0
36705 - Operation of Automatic Bale Wagon Exceeding 96 Inches in Width, or Carrying a Load in Excess of 100 Inches During Darkness 1
38020 - Registration Required for Off-Highway Vehicle/Riding in Violation of Season Prohibited 0
38300 - Unlawful to Disobey Specified Sign, Signal, or Traffic Control Device 0
38301 - Unlawful to Violate Off-Highway Vehicle Operation Regulations 0
38301.3 - Unlawful Entry of Motor Vehicle Into Federal or State Wilderness Area 0
38301.5 - Violation of Local Ordinance Prohibiting Entry Into Mountain Fire District 0
38304.1 - Knowingly Allowing Child to Operate Off-Highway Vehicle in Violation of Vehicle Code Section 38304 0
38330 - Unlawful to Operate Vehicle That Is Unsafe, Not Equipped as Required for an Off-Highway Vehicle, or Not Safely Loaded 0
38374 (a) Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Equipped With Siren 0
38375 (b) Use of Siren While Driving an Off-Highway Motor Vehicle 0
38390 - Operating or Maintaining in a Condition of Readiness an Off-Highway Vehicle Without Proper Emission Control Equipment 0
38503 - Conditions of Minor Operating All-Terrain Vehicle 0
38504.1 (a) Allowing Child Under 14 Years of Age to Operate an All-Terrain Vehicle Without Safety Training/Supervision/Safety Certificate Required Under VC 38504 0
38505 - Operating or Riding All-Terrain Vehicle While Not Wearing Safety Helmet as Required 0
38600 - Operating a Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle by Person Under 16 Years of Age That Is Unsupervised by an Authorized Adult 0
38601 - Operating or Riding in Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle by Person While Not Wearing Safety Helmet as Required 0
38602 - Operating or Riding in Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle by Person While Not Wearing Safety Belt or Harness as Required 0
38603 - Operating a Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle While Allowing a Passenger to Ride in Seat Location Not Provided by Manufacturer 0
38604 - Operating a Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle While Allowing a Passenger to Ride Who Cannot Grasp Handhold When Belted or Harnessed as Required 0
39002 (b) Illegal to Tamper With/Destroy Bicycle Identification 0
40001 (a,b) Owner’s Responsibility [Bail is set in accordance with the bail on the underlying offense.] no point listed
40151 (a) Failure to Bring Lighting Equipment Into Compliance or Comply With Removal Order Within 24 Hours of Inspection 0
40151 (b) Failure to Bring Lighting Equipment Into Compliance or Comply With Removal Order Within 48 Hours of Inspection 0
40508 (a,b) Violation of Promise to Appear, Promise to Pay 0
42005 (i) Failure to Attend Court-Ordered TVS 0
Updated by developer 03/2025

California Vehicle Codes and Their Penalties

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