Veh. Code, § 31610 · Division 14. TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES
Veh. Code, § 31610
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Every vehicle or combination of vehicles used in the transportation of explosives and subject to this division, in addition to any other equipment required by law, shall be equipped and maintained as required by this section.
(a) Brakes and the brake system shall be maintained in good and safe operating condition.
(b) The ignition and lighting systems shall be maintained in good operating condition.
(c) All tires shall be in good condition, properly matched and inflated. Except as may be necessary to cause immediate replacement, no vehicle shall be driven unless all tires in actual use on the vehicle are properly inflated.
(d) Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment prescribed by regulations adopted by the department pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 34500 and Section 34501 shall be carried in each vehicle or combination of vehicles.
(e) No flare, fusee, oil lantern, or any signal device producing a flame shall be carried upon any vehicle or combination of vehicles.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 754.
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