California · Vehicle Code

VEH §11713.6: (a) It is unlawful and a violation of this code for the holder of any dealer’s license issued under this article to fail to disclose in writing to the buyer or lessee of a new motor vehicle, that the

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Vehicle dealers must disclose in writing to buyers or lessees of new vehicles whether the vehicle cannot be operated with tire chains, using specified formatting and language, and obtain their signature before sale or lease.

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(a) It is unlawful and a violation of this code for the holder of any dealer’s license issued under this article to fail to disclose in writing to the buyer or lessee of a new motor vehicle, that the vehicle, as equipped, may not be operated on a highway signed for the requirement of tire chains if the owner’s manual or other material provided by the manufacturer states that the vehicle, as equipped, may not be operated with tire chains. (b) The disclosure required under subdivision (a) shall meet both of the following requirements: (1) The disclosure shall be printed in not less than 14-point boldface type on a single sheet of paper that contains no information other than the disclosure. (2) The disclosure shall include the following language in capital letters: “AS EQUIPPED, THIS VEHICLE MAY NOT BE OPERATED WITH TIRE CHAINS BUT MAY ACCOMMODATE SOME OTHER TYPE OF TIRE TRACTION DEVICE. SEE THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.” (c) Prior to the sale or lease, the dealer shall present the disclosure statement for the buyer’s or lessee’s signature and then shall provide the buyer or lessee with a copy of the signed disclosure.

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