Vehicle Code Search
SECTION | CODE | I/M/F | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23140(a) | VC | I | DUI; minor under 21, BAC .05 |
| 23152(a) | VC | M | DUI; drugs or alcohol (no BAC) |
| 23152(b) | VC | M | DUI; alcohol (BAC .08% or greater) |
| 23153(a) | VC | F | DUI; drugs or alcohol (no BAC) with injury |
| 23153(b) | VC | F | DUI; alcohol (BAC .08% or greater) with injury |
| 23220(a) | VC | I | Drinking alcohol while driving, driver |
| 23221(a) | VC | I | Drinking alcohol while on highway, driver |
| 23221(b) | VC | I | Drinking alcohol while on highway, passenger |
| 23222(b) | VC | I | Possession of marijuana in a vehicle |
| 23223(a) | VC | I | Possession of open container alcohol in vehicle, driver |
| 23223(b) | VC | I | Possession of open container alcohol in vehicle, passenger |
| 23224(a) | VC | I | Driver under 21, alcohol in vehicle (no need to be open) |
| 23224(b) | VC | I | Passenger under 21, possess alcohol (no need to be open) |
| 23225(a)(1) | VC | I | Owner allow open container of alcohol in vehicle |
| 23226(a) | VC | I | Storage of open container alcohol in vehicle; driver |
| 23226(b) | VC | I | Storage of open container alcohol in vehicle; passenger |
| 21200.5 | VC | M | DUI bicycle |
| 21201(a) | VC | I | Bicycle; brakes required |
| 21201(b) | VC | I | Bicycle; bars above shoulders |
| 21201(c) | VC | I | Bicycle; rider must be able to touch the ground |
| 21201(d) | VC | I | Bicycle; light required at night |
| 21202(a) | VC | I | Bicyclist; must ride to the right side of the road |
| 21203 | VC | I | Bicyclist; cannot hitch ride to back of moving vehicle |
| 21204(a) | VC | I | Bicyclist; must ride on affixed seat |
| 21205 | VC | I | Bicyclist; must be able to keep at least one hand free |
| 21207.5 | VC | I | Motorized bicycle on a bike path or lane |
| 21208(a) | VC | I | Bicyclist; must stay on bike path when reasonably safe |
| 21209(a) | VC | I | Vehicle cannot drive down bicycle lane (some exceptions) |
| 21210 | VC | I | Bicycle; laying on its side on sidewalk |
| 21211(a) | VC | I | Bicycle; blocking a bike path |
| 21212(a) | VC | I | Bicycle; helmet required if rider under 18 years old |
| 21650.1 | VC | I | Bicycle; must travel same direction as traffic |
| 10.84.120* | MC | I | Bicycle; Block/impede road or path |
| 10.84.160* | MC | I | Bicycle; cannot ride on sidewalk in business district |
| 10.84.170* | MC | I | Bicycle; Required to yield to pedestrians |
| 10.84.180* | MC | I | Bicycle; Ride more than two abreast |
| 10.84.200* | MC | I | Bicycle; Ride on pier |
| 10.84.250* | MC | I | Bicycle; Must travel in direction of traffic |
| 10.84.270* | MC | I | No motorized vehicles may be used in bike lane |
| 12500(a) | VC | M | Unlicensed driver |
| 12500(b) | VC | I | CDL; motorcycle license class “M” required |
| 12500(c) | VC | I | CDL; required to drive in a parking lot |
| 12500(d) | VC | I | CDL; improper license classification |
| 12509(d) | VC | I | Disobey permit restrictions |
| 12511 | VC | I | CDL; in possession of more than one |
| 12520(a) | VC | M | Tow driver valid CDL and DMV certification |
| 12814.6(a) | VC | I | Provisional license; obey provisions |
| 12815(a) | VC | I | CDL; lost or mutilated |
| 12951(a) | VC | I | CDL; not is possession while driving |
| 12951(b) | VC | M | CDL; refuse to present on demand by PO |
| 13004(a) | VC | M | ID card; display or possess false or altered |
| 13004(b) | VC | M | ID card; lend ID to another person |
| 13004(a) | VC | M | ID card; display another person’s ID |
| 13004(b) | VC | M | ID card; make exact copies |
| 13004(c) | VC | M | ID card; alter ID card in any manner |
| 13004.1(a) | VC | M | ID card; manufacture or sell false ID |
| 14600(a) | VC | I | Notify DMV within 10 days of address change |
| 14601(a) | VC | M | Suspended license; reckless driving |
| 14601.1 (a) | VC | M | Suspended license; other reasons |
| 14601.2 (a) | VC | M | Suspended license; DUI |
| 14601.4 (a) | VC | M | Suspended license; cause injury to another |
| 14603 | VC | I | Disobey restrictions on CDL |
| 14606(a) | VC | I | Knowingly hiring an unlicensed driver to drive |
| 14606(b) | VC | I | Medical certificate required for class A and B driver |
| 14608(a) | VC | I | Renting a vehicle to an unlicensed driver |
| 14610(a)(2) | VC | I | Unlawful to loan license to another person |
| 14610(a)(3) | VC | I | Unlawful to represent another person’s license as your own |
| 14610.1 (a) | VC | I | Manufacture or sell CDL |
| 21650 | VC | I | Fail to drive on right half of the roadway |
| 21651(a)(1) | VC | I | Divided highway; drive over/on island (painted or raised) |
| 21651(a)(2) | VC | I | Divided highway; make u-turn or left over island |
| 21651(b) | VC | I | Divided highway; drive on wrong side of the road |
| 21651(c) | VC | I | Divided highway; drive on wrong side of the road (injury or death) |
| 21652 | VC | I | Improper entry or exit of service road |
| 21654(a) | VC | I | Slow vehicle must stay to the right |
| 21655.5(b) | VC | I | Carpool lane; violation |
| 21655.8(a) | VC | I | Carpool lane; cross double yellow lines to enter/exit |
| 21657 | VC | I | One-way street; drive wrong way |
| 21658(a) | VC | I | Unsafe lane change |
| 21663 | VC | I | Drive on sidewalk |
| 21664 | VC | I | Enter/exit freeway at anything other than designated ramp |
| 21700 | VC | I | Obstruct driver’s view or interfere with driver |
| 21701 | VC | I | Interfere with driver’s control of vehicle |
| 21703 | VC | I | Following too close |
| 21706 | VC | I | Following too close; to emergency vehicle |
| 21708 | VC | I | Drive over a fire hose |
| 21750 | VC | I | Unsafe passing, on the left |
| 21755 | VC | I | Unsafe passing, on the right or on shoulder |
| 24002(a) | VC | I | Unsafe vehicle; or load (hydraulics, etc) |
| 24002(b) | VC | I | Unsafe vehicle; not equipped for street (pocket bike) |
| 24003 | VC | I | Unlawful lights |
| 24008 | VC | I | Vehicle too low (less than rim height) |
| 24008.5 (a) | VC | I | Vehicle too high (raised vehicles, see CVC) |
| 24252(a) | VC | I | Required lighting devices not working / in good working order |
| 24400(a) | VC | I | Headlights; must have two operational (22”-54” off ground) |
| 24400(b) | VC | I | Headlights; required during darkness & inclement weather |
| 24409(a) | VC | I | Headlights; high beams, fail to dim |
| 24603(e) | VC | I | Stop lamps; broken, do not illuminate |
| 25250 | VC | I | Improper use of flashing lights |
| 25950(a) | VC | I | Lighting devices; front lights, only white or amber |
| 25950(b) | VC | I | Lighting devices; rear lights, only red, white, or amber |
| 26453 | VC | I | Brakes defective |
| 26707 | VC | I | Windshield; wipers in working order |
| 26708(a)(1) | VC | I | Tinted windows; Windshield |
| 26708(a)(2) | VC | I | Windshield; obstructed (by object, ice, frost, etc.) |
| 26709(a) | VC | I | Rearview mirror; required (two required: center and left) |
| 26709(b) | VC | I | Rearview mirror; if center obstructed, both sides needed |
| 26710 | VC | I | Windshield; cracked or defective (front or rear) |
| 27001(a) | VC | I | Unlawful use of horn |
| 27007 | VC | I | Loud music (over 50 feet) |
| 27150(a) | VC | I | Exhaust; excessive noise |
| 27151(a) | VC | I | Exhaust; modified to make excessive noise |
| 27153 | VC | I | Exhaust; excessive smoke, oil, etc |
| 27155 | VC | I | Fuel cap required |
| 27400 | VC | I | Both driver’s ears covered with headset or earplugs |
| 27465(b)(1) | VC | I | Bald tires |
| 27600 | VC | I | Mudguards/fenders required |
| 27602(a) | VC | I | TV forward of driver’s seat (visible to driver) |
| 28071 | VC | I | Bumpers required (front and back) |
| 31 | VC | M | Provide false information to a PO |
| 2800(a) | VC | M | Disobey lawful order by PO enforcing VC |
| 2800.1 (a)(1) | VC | M | Evade PO; police officer exhibiting red light |
| 2800.1 (b) | VC | M | Evade PO; police officer on bicycle |
| 2800.2 (a) | VC | F | Evade PO; reckless driving |
| 2800.3 | VC | F | Evade PO; injury or death |
| 2801 | VC | M | Disobey lawful order by fireman |
| 2815 | VC | I | Disobey lawful direction of crossing guard |
| 2818 | VC | I | Traverse flare or cone pattern |
| 10501(a) | VC | M | False report of vehicle theft |
| 10751(a) | VC | M | VIN or component number altered (knowledge required) |
| 10851(a) | VC | F | Vehicle theft |
| 10852 | VC | M | Vehicle tampering |
| 10853 | VC | M | Vehicle malicious mischief (climb on, etc) |
| 22517 | VC | I | Opening door into traffic when unsafe |
| 23110(a) | VC | M | Throw substance at a vehicle |
| 23111 | VC | I | Throw cigarette, match, flaming item from vehicle |
| 23112(a) | VC | I | Litter on highway/roadway |
| 23112(4) | VC | I | Spilled load (do not cite for clear water or feathers) |
| 24004 | VC | I | Unlawful vehicle operation after notification by police officer |
| 25140(a) | VC | I | Handgun in unattended vehicle must be out plain view |
| 16020(a) | VC | I | Proof of insurance; in car at all times |
| 16025(a)(2) | VC | I | Proof of Insurance; required at accident |
| 20001(a) | VC | I | Hit-and-run; injury or death |
| 20002(a)(1) | VC | I | Hit-and-run; property damage |
| 20002(a)(2) | VC | I | Hit-and-run; must leave a note if other owner not present |
| 12500(b) | VC | I | Motorcycle license class “M” required |
| 12509.5(c) | VC | I | Violate Instructional Permit |
| 22502(a) | VC | I | Parking; one wheel or fender must touch curb |
| 24607(a) | VC | I | Rear reflector; must have one visible 100-350ft |
| 24951(b)(4) | VC | I | Turn signal required if manufactured after 01/01/1973 |
| 25251.2 | VC | I | Modulated head lamp; prohibited during darkness |
| 26709(a) | VC | I | One mirror required |
| 27000(a) | VC | I | Horn Required (audible from 200 ft) |
| 27155 | VC | I | Fuel Cap Required |
| 27800 | VC | I | Passenger must have seat and foot pegs |
| 27801(a) | VC | I | Must be able to reach both feet to ground while seated |
| 27801(b) | VC | I | Handlebars 6”+ above shoulder height |
| 27803(a) | VC | I | Helmet required; driver |
| 27803(b) | VC | I | Helmet required; passenger (cite driver) |
| 27803(c) | VC | I | Helmet required; passenger |
| 8.44.030 | MC | I | Driving on city property when prohibited |
| 10.20.020 | MC | I | Driving on sidewalk (includes motorized scooters) |
| 10.40.050 | MC | I | Prohibited parking (see section) |
| 10.72.010 | MC | I | Driving between funeral procession |
| 10.72.050 | MC | I | No driving on fresh painted street marking or new pavement |
| 13.08.280 | MC | I | Operate unauthorized vehicle on the beach |
| 13.48.060 | MC | I | Driving unauthorized vehicle in a park |
| 21452(b) | VC | I | Pedestrian; enter roadway on yellow light or arrow cannot stop or delay traffic unnecessarily |
| 21453(d) | VC | I | Pedestrian; enter roadway on red light or arrow |
| 21456(b) | VC | I | Pedestrian; enter roadway on “Don’t Walk” sign |
| 21461.5 | VC | I | Pedestrian; obey official traffic control signs |
| 21806(c) | VC | I | Pedestrian; yield to emergency vehicles |
| 21950(a) | VC | I | Pedestrian; in crosswalk, vehicle must yield |
| 21950(b) | VC | I | Pedestrian; in crosswalk, cannot run in front of vehicle, and |
| 21951 | VC | I | Passing a vehicle that is waiting for pedestrian in crosswalk |
| 21952 | VC | I | Driver must yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk |
| 21954(a) | VC | I | Pedestrian; outside of crosswalk must yield to traffic |
| 21955 | VC | I | Pedestrian; jaywalking between controlled intersections |
| 21956(a) | VC | I | Pedestrian; in roadway must walk at far left edge |
| 21957 | VC | I | Hitchhiking; may not stand in the roadway |
| 21960 | VC | I | Pedestrian; on a freeway |
| 21963 | VC | I | Blind pedestrian; driver must yield to ped with cane or dog |
| 21964 | VC | I | Blind pedestrian; improper use of white cane (not blind) |
| 21966 | VC | I | Pedestrian; in bicycle lane when sidewalk present |
| 21968 | VC | I | Motorized skateboard on sidewalk or roadway |
| 10.80.020 | MC | I | Pedestrian crosswalk; use when required |
| 21800(a) | VC | I | Yield right-of-way to first vehicle at uncontrolled intersection |
| 21800(d)(1) | VC | I | Must stop at intersection with a BO traffic signal |
| 21801(a) | VC | I | Left turn; yield at intersection |
| 21801(b) | VC | I | Left turn; yield to turning vehicle when clearing intersection |
| 21802(a) | VC | I | Fail to yield; after stopping |
| 21803(a) | VC | I | Fail to yield; at a yield sign |
| 21804(a) | VC | I | Fail to yield; when entering a highway |
| 21806(a)(1) | VC | I | Fail to yield; for emergency vehicle |
| 21221.5 | VC | M | Operate motorized scooter under influence of alcohol / drugs |
| 21235(a) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; brakes required |
| 21235(b) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; not on streets where speed limit over 25 |
| 21235(c) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; helmet required for all riders |
| 21235(d) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; operator must have valid CDL |
| 21235(e) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; no passengers allowed |
| 21235(f) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; must have one hand free |
| 21235(f) | VC | I | Motorized scooter; may not drive on sidewalk |
| 22411 | VC | I | Maximum speed 15 miles per hour |
| 15620(a)(1) | VC | I | Child under 7 left alone in vehicle (supervisor 12 or over) |
| 15620(a)(2) | VC | I | Child under 7 left alone in vehicle and engine on |
| 21712(b) | VC | I | Unlawful riding (hood, trunk, etc); cite driver |
| 21712(b) | VC | I | Unlawful riding (hood, trunk, etc); cite passenger |
| 23116(b) | VC | I | Passenger ride in back of truck bed |
| 23117(a) | VC | I | Untethered animal in back of truck bed |
| 27315(d)(1) | VC | I | Seatbelt required; driver/allow passenger, cite driver |
| 27315(e) | VC | I | Seatbelt required; cite passenger (if over 16) |
| 27360(a) | VC | I | Child restraint seat (under 8 years), cite parent if in car |
| 27360(b) | VC | I | Child restraint seat (under 8 years), cite parent if in car |
| 27360.5(a) | VC | I | Child (8-16) seatbelt required, cite parent |
| 27360.5(b) | VC | I | Child (8-16) seatbelt required, cite driver |
| 21367(b) | VC | I | Road closed; must obey control person |
| 21367(c) | VC | I | Road closed; must obey warning lights and devices |
| 21453(a) | VC | I | Red light; stop at limit line |
| 21453(b) | VC | I | Red light; must stop prior to making a right turn |
| 21453(c) | VC | I | Red arrow |
| 21455 | VC | I | Red light; not at intersection, must obey |
| 21457(a) | VC | I | Red light; flashing, must stop |
| 21460(a) | VC | I | Drive left of a solid double lines |
| 21461(a) | VC | I | Must obey official traffic control signs |
| 21464(a) | VC | I | Vandalism to traffic control signs |
| 22450(a) | VC | I | Stop sign at intersection |
| 22454(a) | VC | I | School bus red flashing lights |
| 10.08.030 | MC | I | Drivers and pedestrians; obey official traffic control devices |
| 10751(a) | VC | Alteration of manufacturer’s serial or ID number | |
| 14602.6 | VC | Driver unlicensed/suspended license (30-day impound) | |
| 22651(a) | VC | Unattended vehicle on bridge, in tunnel, etc – obstruct traffic | |
| 22651(b) | VC | On street/highway obstructing traffic – block alley/fire lane | |
| 22651(c) | VC | Recovered stolen on public street | |
| 22651(d) | VC | Blocking a driveway | |
| 22651(e) | VC | Blocking a fire hydrant | |
| 22651(f) | VC | Parked over 4 hours on a freeway | |
| 22651(g) | VC | Ill or injured driver | |
| 22651(h) | VC | Driver arrested | |
| 22651(i) | VC | 5 or more parking cites (all over 21 days old) on public property | |
| 22651(j) | VC | No license plates or proof of registration | |
| 22651(k) | VC | Parked over 72 hours (3 day store – also see 22669) | |
| 22651(l) | VC | Posted temporary no parking – construction, road work, etc | |
| 22651(m) | VC | Posted temporary no parking – special event, house moving | |
| 22651(n) | VC | Posted no parking and city ordinance allows tow-a-way | |
| 22651(o) | VC | Over 6 months expired registration | |
| 22651(p) | VC | Driver without a valid driver’s license | |
| 22651(q) | VC | Parked over 24 hrs on highway within a common interest area | |
| 22651(r) | VC | Illegally parked vehicle - prevents movement of legally parked vehicle | |
| 22651.3 | VC | Public off-street parking facility and 5 or more parking tickets(requires prior tow-away notice) | |
| 22651.5 | VC | Vehicle alarm sounding over 20 minutes | |
| 22652 | VC | Removal from a handicapped space – blue zone | |
| 22653(a) | VC | Stolen vehicle recovered from private property | |
| 22653(b) | VC | Vehicle wrecked and left on private property | |
| 22654(a) | VC | Remove vehicle found in violation of 22500 and 22504 CVC | |
| 22654(b) | VC | To prevent flooding of adjacent property | |
| 22654(c) | VC | Public Works Dept may relocate an abandoned/disabled Vehicle obstructing the hwy to the nearest available position on the same hwy | |
| 22654(d) | VC | Public Works Dept may relocate a vehicle necessitating the prompt performance of street work to the nearest avail permitted parking | |
| 22655(a) | VC | Vehicle involved in a hit-and-run, public or private property | |
| 22655.3 | VC | Vehicle evaded police, left abandoned and driver is not the R/O | |
| 22655.5 | VC | Vehicle used in a crime and/or contains evidence | |
| 22656 | VC | Vehicle on or within 7 ½ feet or railroad tracks or right of way | |
| 22658 | VC | Posted private property (LBPD vehicle report required) Note: Typically, the property owner must call for a private tow company | |
| 22660 | VC | Vehicle abatement – removal from public or private property | |
| 22669 | VC | Abandoned vehicle (3 days) – unsafe/dismantled on a public street | |
| 23109.2(a)(1) | VC | Driver involved in speed contest or reckless driving. Up to 30 day impound. | |
| 22513(b) | VC | M | Tow truck; soliciting at accident scene (must be summoned) |
| 27700(a)(1) | VC | I | Tow must; have broom and sweep street after pickup |
| 27700(a)(2) | VC | I | Tow must; have shovel and dirt absorbent on truck |
| 27700(a)(3) | VC | I | Tow must; have fire extinguisher on truck |
| 27907 | VC | I | Tow must; have proper identifiers: business name, address, phone (both sides, 2 inches or more, contrasting colors). Repo must have number on both sides (example: RA886). |
| 22100(a) | VC | I | Right turn made closest to right edge |
| 22100(b) | VC | I | Left turn made closest to the left edge |
| 22100.5 | VC | I | U-turn made at traffic signal, only from left lane |
| 22101(d) | VC | I | Disobey traffic sign (right turn must turn right, etc) |
| 22102 | VC | I | U-turn; in a business district (intersection ok) |
| 22103 | VC | I | U-turn; in a residential district (must have 200’ clearance) |
| 22104 | VC | I | U-turn; front of a fire station |
| 22105 | VC | I | U-turn; must have 200 feet clear view |
| 22106 | VC | I | Unsafe backing or starting |
| 22107 | VC | I | Unsafe turn or fail to signal |
| 22108 | VC | I | Signal 100 feet prior to turning |
| 22109 | VC | I | Sudden stopping without signaling |
| 22110(a) | VC | I | Signal lamps required |
| 22348(b) | VC | I | Speed; excessive speed (over 100 mph) |
| 22349(a) | VC | I | Speed; maximum speed (over 65 mph) |
| 22350 | VC | I | Speed; general unsafe speed/speeding |
| 22400(a) | VC | I | Speed; minimum speed (impede traffic) |
| 22455(a) | VC | I | Street vendor; must park on right side of road to vend |
| 22526(a) | VC | I | Anti-gridlock; blocking intersection or railroad tracks |
| 23103(a) | VC | M | Reckless driving; on highway |
| 23103(a) | VC | M | Reckless driving; off street parking lot |
| 23104(a) | VC | F | Reckless driving; injury to another |
| 23109(a) | VC | M | Speed contest; on highway |
| 23109(a) | VC | M | Speed contest; aid or abet |
| 23109(a) | VC | M | Exhibition of speed |