Veh. Code, § 25500 · Article 12. Reflectorizing Material
Veh. Code, § 25500
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color red is not displayed on the front; designs do not tend to distort the length or width of the vehicle; and designs do not resemble official traffic control devices, except that alternate striping resembling a barricade pattern may be used.
No vehicle shall be equipped with area reflectorizing material contrary to these provisions.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to license plate stickers or tabs affixed to license plates as authorized by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1536.
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