Veh. Code, § 31 · . General Provisions

Veh. Code, § 31

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

No person shall give, either orally or in writing, information to a peace officer while in the performance of his duties under the provisions of this code when such person knows that the information is false.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1264.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=31.
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Vehicle Code

Veh. Code, § 40000.5Printed as Section 31

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