Veh. Code, § 531 · Division 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED
Veh. Code, § 531
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Utility-terrain vehicle” means a motor vehicle subject to subdivision (a) of Section 38010 that is all of the following:
(a) Designed for operation off of the highway.
(b) Suspended on four tires.
(c) Has a steering wheel for steering control.
(d) Has one seat to accommodate a driver and one passenger sitting side by side.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 168, Sec. 1. (AB 2111) Effective January 1, 2013.
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