Veh. Code, § 12518 · Article 1. Persons Required to Be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits
Veh. Code, § 12518
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The provisions of Section 12504 shall apply to any nonresident who is under the age of 18 years and who is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty within this state, except that the maximum period during which such nonresident may operate a motor vehicle in this state without obtaining a driver’s license or a nonresident minor’s certificate shall be limited to a period of 60 days immediately following the entry of such nonresident into this state.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1748.
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