California Administrative Code

(1) Intermodal Chassis Inspection Tags. Any motor carrier operating from an ocean marine terminal and conducting the intermodal roadability inspection, as defined in Section 34505.9 of the Vehicle Code, shall affix a green tag to each intermodal chassis that has passed the inspec…

A vehicle inspection approval certificate designed and furnished by the department shall be displayed in each school bus, SPAB, youth bus, farm labor vehicle, and GPPV pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 2807, 2807.1, 2807.3, 31401, and 34501.8. The following provisions shall apply…

(a) Vehicle Inspection. Each PAB vehicle shall be inspected every 13 months, by an authorized employee of the Department, as specified in Vehicle Code Section 12517.45. (b) Retention of Vehicle Inspection Report. The vehicle inspection report, issued by the Department, shall be p…

(a) A person applying for termination of a suspension or revocation pursuant to Section 13353.5 of the Vehicle Code shall complete an Application for Termination of Action, DL 4006 (Rev. 1/2021), which is hereby incorporated by reference. (b) All applications submitted pursuant t…

Notwithstanding any other law, an additional $15 restriction fee is required to be paid upon initial application for a restricted driver license pursuant to Vehicle Code sections 13352(a)(1) through (a)(7), 13352.1, 13352.4, and 13352.5.

A Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that conflicts with an equipment provision of this title as to the same aspect of performance shall supersede that specific provision of this title with respect to vehicles manufactured and maintained in compliance with applicable federal s…

Every motor vehicle or combination of vehicles (except those otherwise specified below) shall be equipped with one fully charged fire extinguisher having at least a 4B:C rating. (a) Approvals. Each fire extinguisher shall have been rated and labeled by one of the following test l…

Every storage battery on a motor vehicle first sold and registered after January 1, 1967, unless located in the engine compartment, shall be protected by a substantial and securely fastened enclosure or removable cover. Battery compartments and all adjacent metal parts subject to…

Wiring and fuses on vehicles shall be as follows: (a) Specifications. Wiring for circuits shall be constructed and installed to conform with mechanical and electrical requirements not less than those recommended for automobile wiring in the 1952 or any later edition of the SAE Ha…

(a) A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device certified by the department shall comply with any regulatory changes within 60 days from adoption for the device to remain certified. (b) If there are any changes to the list of authorized installers, a manufacturer shall submit …

Every vehicle equipped with a dump body that tilts to release its load through an opening at the rear by gravity, or a hopper body that releases its load without tilting through a bottom-hinged opening, shall comply with the following applicable requirements: (a) Identification o…

Airtanks having an inside diameter of more than 6 in. and used for the operation of auxiliary equipment that is not part of the brake system but has the same source of compressed air shall comply with the following requirements: (a) Air Tanks 1971 and Later. Auxiliary air tanks o…

Exhaust systems shall comply with the Vehicle Code and the following: (a) Every motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a system to direct the discharge of combustion exhaust gases. (b) No part of an exhaust system shall be located where it…

All buses operated during darkness shall be equipped with a sufficient number of interior lamps to illuminate the interior of the bus without interfering with the driver's vision.

(a) Emergency lighting fixtures. Motor carriers shall not operate any bus designed to carry 39 passengers or more including the driver, manufactured on or after July 1, 2020, and described in Section 5363(1)(b) of the Public Utilities Code, unless the bus is properly equipped and…

The following regulations apply to seating in school buses: (a) Capacity and Weight Estimates. For the sole purpose of indicating the maximum capacity of a school bus, the manufacturer and purchaser shall allow a seating space 13 in. wide per pupil and shall estimate minimum weig…

(a) Applicability. Except as provided in subsection (b), the following vehicles shall be equipped and maintained with the conspicuity system specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 (49 CFR 571.108) applicable on the date of manufacture of the vehicle: (1) All trail…

(a) In addition to the provisions of this Article, the provisions of Parts 567 and 568, Certification, of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations applicable at the time of manufacture shall apply to all school buses manufactured after January 1, 1973. (b) Buses, as defined in this …

School buses shall comply with the following: (a) Display of Data. Plates or labels displaying the following data shall be permanently attached in each school bus except Type 2 school buses manufactured before July 1, 1970, and shall be readily visible either in the driver's comp…

On all school buses, except Type 2 buses manufactured prior to July 1, 1970, every emergency door and every floor level door located to the rear of the driver's seat shall have an electrical warning device that is both audible and visible from the driver's seating position while …

Type 2 school buses constructed on and after July 1, 1970, shall have at least one emergency exit to the rear of a line drawn crosswise to the bus directly to the rear of the driver's seat. When the required emergency exit is not located at the rear of the bus, emergency exits sh…

(a) Pursuant to Section 14904 of the Vehicle Code, a $42.00 driver license reissue fee is required to be paid after the suspension or revocation of a person's driving privilege. This fee is in addition to any other fees required by the Vehicle Code, and shall be paid prior to the…

Each collapsible container shall be clearly and permanently marked by the manufacturer as follows: (a) Lading. The liquid lading the container is designed to transport shall be identified. No other liquid shall be transported unless the motor carrier first obtains in writing, fro…

Each collapsible container shall be retested at least once every two years and shall not be returned to service until it has met the manufacturer's retest standards. Any leakage shall be deemed failure of the retest. Any collapsible container that fails the retest shall be repair…

(a) Applicants for a house car endorsement issued pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 35400, 12804.09, 12804.10, and 12804.15 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Obtain a non-commercial class B driver license. (2) Meet and maintain the minimum medical requirements, by submit…

Except as otherwise provided by law, the department may not issue a driver's license or identification card to any person unless the person presents to the department proof of California residency, as specified in Section 15.01 of this Article, and proof of their legal presence i…

(a) The applicant must present a valid social security number or waiver. (b) Any social security number provided to the department will be verified with the Social Security Administration pursuant to Section 15.04 of this article.

(a) To report multi-county use of a vehicle, the registered owner(s) shall submit a Statement of Multiple County Use of Vehicle Form REG 6004 (REV. 10/2015), which is hereby incorporated by reference. (b) The registered owner(s) may provide the following information on Form REG 6…

(a) Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 43151 and Vehicle Code section 4750, a new motor vehicle that is not certified by the California Air Resources Board as equipped with a California emission system may be refused California registration. The new motor vehic…

(a) Upon the department's refusal to approve an application to issue or renew a Service Provider's permit or upon the suspension or revocation of a Service Provider's permit, the Service Provider shall be entitled to demand, in writing, a hearing before the director or his or her…

(a) As required by Vehicle Code section 4450.5(a) and section 153.22 below, Lienholder's title information shall be kept in electronic format via the department's Electronic Lien and Title program. (b) A Lienholder shall not file title information with the department electronical…

(a) Only vehicles that meet both the Federal Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) standards [as defined in Part 88 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations] and Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards, [as defined in Title 13, Section 1960.1, of the California …

(a) Clean Air Vehicle Decals shall remain with the qualifying vehicle for which they were originally issued, regardless of changes in ownership. (b) A new Clean Air Vehicle certification document (i.e., “Clean Air Certificate,” issued with each set of Clean Air Vehicle Decals) sh…

(a) “Marketing expenditures” include funds expended for written or print documents or brochures, webpages, e-mail or electronic solicitation, mass media usage, or other tools and licensing fees for intellectual property use of images. (b) “Plate program” is any program that invol…

(a) A sponsor may not advertise, market for purchase, solicit enrollment for, or otherwise distribute any information indicating the current ability to enroll in a license plate program until the department delivers a written determination to the sponsor verifying the sponsor has…

(a) To enroll a potential participant, a sponsor shall obtain all of the following from the potential participant: (1) Plate type requested. If the vehicle to which the plate will be assigned is a company vehicle, the sponsor shall obtain this information. Potential participants …

(a) Disabled Person Permanent Placard -- A placard that has a fixed expiration date of June 30 every odd numbered year that is issued to permanently disabled persons meeting the disability requirements in Section 295.5 of the Vehicle Code. (b) Disabled Person Temporary Placard --…

Applicants for a disabled person placard or plates shall complete and submit an Application for Disabled Person Placard or Plates form (REG 195, REV. 4/2018), which is hereby incorporated by reference. This form is available on the department's internet website at www.dmv.ca.gov,…

(a) Permits for Demonstration or Gathering. No person shall hold or conduct any demonstration or gathering in or upon any state buildings or grounds unless a permit has been issued by the Department. (b) Permits for Structures or Equipment. No person shall build, construct, set-u…

No person shall remain in or upon any state property after having been ordered or directed by a member of the California Highway Patrol or the person having charge of the facility to leave said property, provided, said order or direction to leave is issued after the determination…

(a) The word or words used in this chapter have the following meanings whenever the first letter of the word is capitalized. (1) “Administrative Support” means the staff that provides office management, accounting, and/or data collection for the Project. (2) “Applicant” means an …

(a) The Department shall issue a Request for Application (RFA) on the Department's Web site at www.chp.ca.gov for available Grant Opportunities. A RFA shall include information about the following: (1) Name of the Grant Opportunity; (2) Approximate amount of available funding; (3…

(a) All Grants shall be awarded on a competitive basis, unless otherwise specified in the Request for Application. (b) Grants shall be awarded by the Department based on established priorities, as defined in Section 34019(f)(3)(B) Revenue and Taxation Code, for each Grant cycle. …

(a) The Department will evaluate the Applicant's historical ability to complete Projects including, failure to follow program regulations, percentage of unspent funds from previous Grants, Applicants ability to complete Project activities, and any departmental determination of br…

(a) Applicability. (1) This section shall apply to manufacturers that produce and deliver for sale passenger cars and light-duty trucks in California in 2026 and subsequent model years. (2) Additionally, subsection (i) includes requirements applicable to manufacturers of 2026 and…

See Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations section 1910.1200 Appendix F.

(a) Two types of reporting are required in conjunction with Grant Projects submitted through the GMS. (1) Quarterly reporting summarizes Project goals and accomplishments achieved during a specified three-month time frame. (2) Final reporting is the overall summary of Project goa…

(a) The Department's staff shall conduct a Project performance review during the life of the Grant Project performance period. Project performance reviews may include, but are not limited to: (1) Review of a Project to determine progress toward its completion, or (2) Other requir…

Proof of ownership of vessels may be established for the purposes of Vehicle Code Section 9852 by one of the following: (a) A Bill of Sale executed by the seller showing the name and address of the seller, name and address of the purchaser, the name and address of the legal owner…

§ 100.30. Forms. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I506C82535A1E11EC8227000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)