Veh. Code, § 38026.5 · Article 1. Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification
Veh. Code, § 38026.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 4000, a motor vehicle issued a plate or device pursuant to Section 38160 may be operated or driven on a local highway, or a portion of the local highway, that is designated pursuant to Section 38026, 38026.1, 38026.2, or 38026.3 if the operation is in conformance with this code and the vehicle complies with off-highway vehicle equipment requirements specified in this division.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), it is unlawful for a person using an off-highway vehicle on a combined-use highway to do any of the following:
(1) Operate an off-highway motor vehicle on the highway during the hours of darkness.
(2) Operate a vehicle on the highway that does not have an operational stoplight.
(3) Operate a vehicle on the highway that does not have rubber tires.
(4) Operate a vehicle without a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class for the vehicle operation in possession.
(5) Operate a vehicle on the highway without complying with Article 2 (commencing with Section 16020) of Chapter 1 of Division 7.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 592, Sec. 3. (SB 632) Effective January 1, 2025.
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Vehicle Code
- Veh. Code, § 4000Printed as Section 4000
- Veh. Code, div. 7, ch. 1, art. 2Financial ResponsibilityPrinted as Article 2 (commencing with Section 16020) of Chapter 1 of Division 7
- Veh. Code, § 38026Printed as Section 38026, 38026.1, 38026.2, or 38026.3
- Veh. Code, § 38026.2Printed as Section 38026, 38026.1, 38026.2, or 38026.3
- Veh. Code, § 38026.3Printed as Section 38026, 38026.1, 38026.2, or 38026.3
- Veh. Code, § 38160Printed as Section 38160
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