Veh. Code, § 28085 · Article 13. Theft Alarm System
Veh. Code, § 28085
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Any motor vehicle may be equipped with a theft alarm system which flashes the lights of the vehicle, or sounds an audible signal, or both, and which operates as follows:
(a) The system may flash any of the lights required or permitted on the vehicle.
(b) The system may sound an audible signal.
(c) No vehicle shall be equipped with a theft alarm system which emits the sound of a siren.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 516, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.
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