Pub. Util. Code, § 5359 · Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Pub. Util. Code, § 5359
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle which is self-propelled.
(b) “Bus” means a vehicle designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 persons, including the driver, which is used to transport persons for compensation or profit.
(c) “Limousine” means any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within this state, and includes a modified limousine as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 1042.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 8. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.
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