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California Vehicle Codes

California Vehicle Code Division 6 - Driver's Licenses

Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses,
Article 1. General Provisions

Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
Article 2. Suspension or Revocation by Court

  • VC 13200 Speeding or Reckless Driving
  • VC 13200.5 Driving in Excess of 100 Miles Per Hour
  • VC 13201 Certain Offenses
  • VC 13201.5 Driving Privilege Suspension: Prostitution
  • VC 13202 Controlled Substance Offense
  • VC 13202.4 Minor's Unlawful us of Firearms: License Suspension or Delay
  • VC 13202.5 Controlled Substances or Alcohol-Related Offenses
  • VC 13202.6 Driving Privilege Suspension: Vandalism
  • VC 13202.7 Habitual Truant: Suspension or Delay of Driving Privilege
  • VC 13202.8 Restricted Driving Privilege: Ignition Interlock Device
  • VC 13203 Limitation on Suspensions
  • VC 13205 Nonresident
  • VC 13206 Surrender of License
  • VC 13207 Licenses Affected by Suspension
  • VC 13208 Recommendation of Court Department
  • VC 13209 Record of Prior Convictions
  • VC 13210 Court-Ordered Suspension: Road Rage

Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
Article 3. Suspension and Revocation by Department

  • VC 13350 Required Revocation
  • VC 13350.5 Vehicular Manslaughter
  • VC 13351 Additional Required Revocations
  • VC 13351.5 Assault With Deadly Weapon: Motor Vehicles
  • VC 13351.8 Road Rage: Required Suspension
  • VC 13351.85 Towing Service: Required Suspension
  • VC 13352 Suspension or Revocation for DUI or Speed Contest
  • VC 13352.1 Extended DUI Suspension
  • VC 13352.2 DUI Program: Proof of Enrollment and Completion
  • VC 13352.3 Minor: Revocation of Driving Privilege
  • VC 13352.4 First Offense: Completion of DUI Program and Restricted Driver’s License
  • VC 13352.5 Restricted Driver's License: Second Offense
  • VC 13352.6 DUI Conviction: Persons Under 21: Required Suspension
  • VC 13353 Refusal of Chemical Test
  • VC 13353.1 Refusal to Take Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test
  • VC 13353.2 Immediate Suspension
  • VC 13353.3 Order of Suspension
  • VC 13353.4 Prohibitions: Restoration or Restricted Driving Privilege
  • VC 13353.45 Treatment Program: Certificate of Completion
  • VC 13353.5 Restoration of Driving Privilege: Nonresidents
  • VC 13353.6 Commercial Driver's License: Suspension and Restriction
  • VC 13353.7 Restricted Noncommercial Driver's License
  • VC 13353.8 Restricted License: Persons Under 21
  • VC 13354 Driver's License Actions: Consecutive
  • VC 13355 Driving in Excess of 100 Miles Per Hour: Suspension
  • VC 13357 Action Required for Auto Theft
  • VC 13359 Grounds for Suspension or Revocation
  • VC 13360 Violation of License Restrictions
  • VC 13361 Grounds for Suspension
  • VC 13362 Surrender of License Erroneously Issued
  • VC 13363 Conviction in Another State
  • VC 13364 Dishonored Check
  • VC 13365 Suspension for Failure to Appear
  • VC 13365.2 Driving Privilege Suspension: Failure to Appear
  • VC 13365.5 Suspension for Failure to Comply with a Court Order
  • VC 13366 Effective Date of Suspension or Revocation
  • VC 13366.5 Commercial Driving Privilege: Effective Date of Suspension or Revocation
  • VC 13367 Determining Minor's Suspension
  • VC 13368 Driver Training Requirement
  • VC 13369 Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate or Endorsement
  • VC 13370 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate
  • VC 13371 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation: Request and Scope of Hearing
  • VC 13372 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Ambulance Driver Certificate
  • VC 13373 Dismissal of Ambulance Driver or Attendant: Grounds
  • VC 13374 Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension, or Revocation of Ambulance Driver Certificate
  • VC 13375 Definition of Conviction
  • VC 13376 Denial, Revocation, Add or Suspension of Driver Certificates

Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
Article 4. Procedure

  • VC 13377 Denial or Revocation of Tow Truck Driver Certificate
  • VC 13378 Request for Hearing
  • VC 13380 Peace Officer's Report: Service of Order of Suspension: Arrests
  • VC 13382 Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges: Notice: Confiscation of License: Temporary License
  • VC 13384 Written Consent to Chemical Testing of Blood, Breath or Urine
  • VC 13385 Steve Ambriz Act: Declaration Regarding DUI
  • VC 13386 Ignition Interlock Device: Certification List
  • VC 13388 Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test or Other Chemical Testing: Persons Under 21
  • VC 13389 Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test or Other Chemical Testing: Persons on Probation for Prior DUI
  • VC 13390 Civil Penalties
  • VC 13392 Fees for Reissuance, Return, or Issuance of License
  • VC 13550 Surrender of License to Court
  • VC 13551 Surrender of Licenses to Department
  • VC 13552 Nonresidents
  • VC 13553 Unlicensed Persons
  • VC 13555 Termination of Probation and Dismissal of Charges
  • VC 13556 Duration of Suspension
  • VC 13557 Administrative Review of Order of Suspension or Revocation
  • VC 13558 Suspension or Revocation: Request or Scope of Hearing
  • VC 13559 Judicial Review

Chapter 4. Violation of License Provisions

  • VC 14600 Change of Address
  • VC 14601 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked
  • VC 14601.1 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Other Reasons
  • VC 14601.2 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Driving Under the Influence, With Excessive Blood Alcohol, or When Addicted
  • VC 14601.3 Habitual Traffic Offender
  • VC 14601.4 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked Causing Injury: Special Penalties
  • VC 14601.5 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Refusing Chemical Test or Driving with Excessive Blood Alcohol
  • VC 14601.8 Service of Sentence
  • VC 14602.1 Vehicle Pursuit Data: Report
  • VC 14602.5 Vehicle Impound: Class M1 or M2
  • VC 14602.6 Vehicle Impoundment: Suspended, Revoked or Unlicensed Driver: Hearing
  • VC 14602.7 Vehicle Impoundment: Fleeing a Peace Officer
  • VC 14602.8 Vehicles: DUI: Impoundment
  • VC 14603 Violation of License Restrictions
  • VC 14604 Use of a Vehicle by an Unlicensed Driver: Owner's Duty
  • VC 14605 Operation of Motor Vehicles in Parking Facility
  • VC 14606 Employment of Person to Drive Motor Vehicle
  • VC 14607 Permitting Unlicensed Minor to Drive
  • VC 14607.4 Legislative Findings
  • VC 14607.6 Impoundment and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles
  • VC 14607.8 Identification by Court: Motor Vehicle Subject to Forfeiture
  • VC 14608 Rental of Vehicles
  • VC 14609 Records of Rental
  • VC 14610 Unlawful Use of License
  • VC 14610.1 Identification Documents: Prohibited
  • VC 14610.5 Unlawful Examination Aids
  • VC 14610.7 Unlawful Issuance of License or Identification Card
  • VC 14611 Unlawful Direction of Vehicle With Radioactive Materials

California Vehicle Code Division 11 - Rules of the Road

Chapter 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
Article 4. Operation of Bicycles

Chapter 1. Obediance to and Effect of Traffic Laws
Article 5. Operation of Motorized Scooters

  • VC 21220 Motorized Scooters: Legislative Intent
  • VC 21220.5 Motorized Scooters: Definition
  • VC 21221 Operation of Motorized Scooters
  • VC 21221.5 Operation of Motorized Scooters: Driving Under the Influence
  • VC 21223 Operation of Motorized Scooters During Darkness: Equipment
  • VC 21224 Motorized Scooters Not Defined As "Motor Vehicles"
  • VC 21225 Motorized Scooters: Local Regulations
  • VC 21226 Motorized Scooters: Maximum Noise Level
  • VC 21227 Motorized Scooters: Operation Requirements
  • VC 21228 Operation of Motorized Scooters: Driving At Less Than Normal Speed of Traffic
  • VC 21229 Operation of Motorized Scooters: Bicycle Lanes
  • VC 21230 Operation of Motorized Scooters: Local Regulation of Bicycle Paths, Trails, or Bikeways
  • VC 21235 Operation of Motorized Scooters: Prohibitions

Chapter 1. Obediance to and Effect of Traffic Laws
Article 5. Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles

  • VC 21250 Low-Speed Vehicles: Defined
  • VC 21251 Low-Speed Vehicles: Subject to Motor Vehicle Provisions
  • VC 21252 Low-Speed Vehicles: Vehicle Dealer Disclosure Statement
  • VC 21253 Low-Speed Vehicles
  • VC 21254 Low-Speed Vehicles: Modified or Altered Vehicles
  • VC 21260 Low-Speed Vehicles: Prohibitions
  • VC 21266 Low-Speed Vehicles: Restrictions and Prohibitions By Local Authorities or Department of the California Highway Patrol

Chapter 12. Public Offenses
Article 1. Driving Offenses

  • VC 23100 Application of Chapter
  • VC 23103 Reckless Driving
  • VC 23103.5 Guilty Plea to Lesser Charge
  • VC 23104 Reckless Driving: Bodily Injury
  • VC 23105 Reckless Driving: Specified Injuries
  • VC 23109 Speed Contests
  • VC 23109.1 Speed Contests: Specified Injuries
  • VC 23109.2 Vehicle Impoundment: Speed Contests and Reckless Driving
  • VC 23109.5 Speed Contests: Prior Convictions
  • VC 23110 Throwing Substances at Vehicles
  • VC 23111 Throwing Substances on Highways or Adjoining Areas
  • VC 23112 Throwing, Depositing, or Dumping Matter on Highway
  • VC 23112.5 Notification of Hazardous Spill
  • VC 23112.7 Illegal Dumping: Impoundment of Vehicle
  • VC 23113 Removal of Material from Highway
  • VC 23114 Spilling Loads on Highways
  • VC 23115 Rubbish Vehicles
  • VC 23116 Carrying Persons in the Back of a Motor Truck
  • VC 23117 Carrying Animal in Motor Truck
  • VC 23120 Temple Width of Glasses
  • VC 23123 Hand-Held Wireless Telephone: Prohibited Use
  • VC 23124 Wireless Telephone Use: Prohibition : Persons Under 18
  • VC 23125 Schoolbus or Transit Vehicle Drivers: Prohibition Against Use of Wireless Telephone
  • VC 23127 Trails and Paths
  • VC 23128 Snowmobiles
  • VC 23129 Camper Exits
  • VC 23135 Operation of Modified Motorized Bicycle

Chapter 12. Public Offenses
Article 1.3. Driving Offenses

  • VC 23136 PAS Persons Under 21: Preliminary Screening Device

Chapter 12. Public Offenses
Article 1.5. Juvenile Offenses Involving Alcohol

Chapter 12. Public Offenses
Article 2. Offenses Involving Alcohol or Drugs

  • VC 23152 Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
  • VC 23153 Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Causing Injury
  • VC 23154 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol While on Probation for Prior DUI
  • VC 23158 Chemical Test Procedure
  • VC 23213 Rehabilitation Facilities: Vehicles on Premises
  • VC 23215 Enforcement Off the Highway
  • VC 23216 Legislative Intent
  • VC 23217 Legislative Declarations: Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Multiple Offenses
  • VC 23220 Drinking While Driving
  • VC 23221 Drinking in Motor Vehicle
  • VC 23222 Possession of Marijuana or Open Container While Driving
  • VC 23223 Possession of Open Container in Motor Vehicle
  • VC 23224 Possession of Alcohol in Vehicle: Person Under 21
  • VC 23225 Storage of Opened Container
  • VC 23226 Storage of Opened Container in Passenger Compartment
  • VC 23229 Possession of Alcoholic Beverages: Exceptions
  • VC 23229.1 Possession of Alcohol in Limousine: Passengers Under Age 21

Chapter 12. Public Offenses
Article 4. Ignition Interlock Device

  • VC 23247 Ignition Interlock Device Prohibitions
  • VC 23249 Study and Report to the Legislature

Chapter 12. Public Offenses
Article 5. Alcohol and Drug Problem Assessment Program

California Vehicle Code 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

  • VC 23500 DUI Penalties for Persons Under 21 Years of Age

Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
Article 2.Penalties ofr a Violation of Section 23140

  • VC 23502 DUI Penalties for Persons Under 21 Years of Age: Driving-Under-the-Influence-Program

Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
Article 3. Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program

Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
Article 4. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152 or 23153

  • VC 23520 Minors: Alcohol or Drug Education Program Required
  • VC 23521 Minors: Out-of-State Offence

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 1. General Provisions

  • VC 23530 General Provisions (Court Penalties)

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 2. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152

  • VC 23536 Penalty: First Conviction
  • VC 23538 Conditions of Probation: First Conviction
  • VC 23540 Penalty: Second Offense Within Ten Years
  • VC 23542 Conditions of Probation: Second Offense Within Ten Years
  • VC 23546 Penalty: Third Conviction Within Ten Years
  • VC 23548 Conditions of Probation: Third Conviction Within Ten Years
  • VC 23550 Penalty: Fourth or Subsequent Conviction Within Ten Years
  • VC 23550.5 Penalties: Conviction Within 10 Years of Prior DUI Conviction
  • VC 23552 Conditions of Probation

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 3. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23153

  • VC 23554 Penalty: First Conviction
  • VC 23556 Conditions of Probation: First Conviction
  • VC 23558 Multiple Victims: Enhanced Penalty
  • VC 23560 Penalty: Second Conviction Within Ten Years
  • VC 23562 Conditions of Probation: Second Offense Within Ten Years
  • VC 23566 Penalty: Third or Subsequent Conviction Within Ten Years
  • VC 23568 Conditions of Probation: Third or Subsequent Conviction Within Ten Years

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 4. Additional Punishments

  • VC 23572 Minor Passenger: Enhanced Penalty

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 5. Additional Penalties and Sanctions

  • VC 23575 Authorized and Mandatory Installation of Ignition Interlock Device
  • VC 23576 Exception for Operation of Vehicle
  • VC 23577 Chemical Testing: Refusal to Take or Failure to Complete: Enhanced Penalties
  • VC 23578 Excessive Blood Alcohol or Refusal to Take Chemical Testing: Enhanced Penalties
  • VC 23580 Repeat Offenders: Mandatory Imprisonment
  • VC 23582 Speeding: Additional Penalty

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 6. Additional Court-Imposed Orders and Directions

Chapter 2. Court Penalties
Article 7. Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program

  • VC 23598 Live-in Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program

Chapter 3.Probation (Court Penalties)

  • VC 23600 Sentencing: Minimum Probation Conditions
  • VC 23601 Probation: Payment of Money
  • VC 23602 Penalty: Violation of Probation

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 1. Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program

  • VC 23610 Blood Alcohol Level: Presumptions Affecting Burden of Proof
  • VC 23612 Implied Consent for Chemical Testing
  • VC 23614 Breath and Chemical Testing: Advisement

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 2. Prior and Separate Offenses

  • VC 23620 Vehicular Manslaughter: Separate Offense
  • VC 23622 Prior Convictions: Sentencing
  • VC 23624 Separate Convictions: Constitutional Challenge
  • VC 23626 Effect of Conviction in Another Jurisdiction

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 3. Defenses

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 4. Dismissal on the Record

  • VC 23635 Court Record: Reason for Order ot Motion

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 5. Court Restrictions

  • VC 23640 Program Participation Prior to Proceeding

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 6. Alcohol Assessment

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 7. Presentence Investigation

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 9. Delayed Suspension and Revocations

  • VC 23660 Surrender of Suspended or Revoked License
  • VC 23662 Notification of Restrictions to Department
  • VC 23665 Delayed Revocation or Suspension of Driving Privilege

Chapter 4. Court Penalties
Article 10. Conflict of Interest

  • VC 23670 Rehabilitation Program: Direct or Indirect Economic Interest

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