Veh. Code, § 21971 · Chapter 5. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties
Veh. Code, § 21971
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who violates subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 21451, subdivision (b) of Section 21453, subdivision (a) of Section 21950, or Section 21952, and causes the bodily injury of anyone other than the driver is guilty of an infraction punishable under Section 42001.18.
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History
Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 833, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2001.
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