California Vehicle Code Violations Summary

Vehicle Code Violations Summary

Refusal and Evading Peace Officers

• 2800(a) CVC: Refusal to obey a peace officer

• 2800.1(a) CVC: Attempt to evade a pursuing peace officer

• 2800.2(a) CVC: Attempt to evade a peace officer in a reckless manner

Vehicle Registration Violations

• 4000(a) CVC: Vehicle not currently registered

• 4454(a) CVC: Vehicle registration not in vehicle

• 5202 CVC: Operating a vehicle without proper display of license plate(s)

• 5204(a) CVC: Current month and year tabs not properly attached to rear plate

Theft and Tampering

• 10851(a) CVC: Auto theft

• 10852 CVC: Tampering or injuring a vehicle

Licensing Violations

• 12500(a) CVC: Unlicensed driver

• 12500(b) CVC: Motorcycle license required

• 12500(d) CVC: Driving without proper license classification

• 12951(a) CVC: Driver's license not in possession

• 14601(a) CVC: Driving when license is suspended for reckless, negligent or incompetent driving acts

• 14601.1(a) CVC: Driving when license is suspended for offenses not related to driving ability

• 14601.2(a) CVC: Driving when license is suspended for driving under the influence

• 14610(a)(1) CVC: Possession of a suspended, revoked, cancelled, fictitious driver's license

Hit-and-Run Violations

• 20001(a) CVC: Hit-and-run collision causing injury or death

• 20002(a) CVC: Hit-and-run collision causing property damage only

Reckless Driving Violations

• 23103(a) CVC: Reckless driving (general)

• 23103(b) CVC: Reckless driving on, off street parking facility

• 23104(a) CVC: Reckless driving causing injury

• 23109(a) CVC: Engaged in a speed contest

• 23109(c) CVC: Exhibition of speed

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

• 23152(a) CVC: Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

• 23152(b) CVC: Driving under the influence of alcohol at .08% or higher

• 23153(a) CVC: Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs causing injury or death

Vehicle Lighting and Equipment Violations

• 24250 CVC: Driving without lights on during darkness

• 24601 CVC: License plate light required

• 24252(a) CVC: Lighting equipment not in good working order

• 26710 CVC: Defective windshield or rear window

• 27151 CVC: Modified exhaust to amplify noise

Seatbelt and Safety Equipment Violations

• 27315(d) CVC: Seatbelts required when operating a motor vehicle

• 27155 CVC: Fuel cap required

• 27400 CVC: Wear headset that covers both ears

• 27803(a) CVC: Driver and passenger must wear a safety helmet when riding on a motorcycle