California · Vehicle Code

VEH §34506: It is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with any rule or regulation adopted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to Section 34501, 34501.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Failing to comply with California Highway Patrol regulations regarding commercial vehicle operations, hazardous materials, school buses, and related equipment and maintenance is a misdemeanor offense.

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It is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with any rule or regulation adopted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to Section 34501, 34501.5, 34508, or 34513 regarding any of the following: (a) Hours of service of drivers. (b) Hazardous material transportation. (c) Schoolbus construction, design, color, equipment, maintenance, or operation. (d) Youth bus equipment, maintenance, or operation. (e) Tour bus equipment, maintenance, or operation. (f) Equipment, maintenance, or operation of any vehicle described in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), or (g) of Section 34500. (g) Equipment, maintenance, or operation of any school pupil activity bus.

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