Veh. Code, § 31540 · Article 7. Tank Containers
Veh. Code, § 31540
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The department shall adopt and enforce such regulations as it determines are necessary for public safety regarding the transportation of:
(1) Freight van or tank containers which can be removed from the running gear or chassis of a truck or trailer, and
(2) Collapsible containers used to transport liquids on flatbed vehicles.
(b) It is unlawful to fail to comply with any provision of the regulations adopted by the department.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1192.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=31540.
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