California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §43805: The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following motor vehicles: (a) Patrol cars of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following motor vehicles: (a) Patrol cars of the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (b) Any motor vehicle classified as a special-purpose vehicle by the Department of General Services.
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