California · Vehicle Code

VEH §40000.23: A violation of any of the following provisions is a misdemeanor, and not an infraction: (a) Paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 35784, relating to special permit violations.

Misdemeanor

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Violations of specified vehicle weight and special permit provisions constitute misdemeanors, except for weight violations under 4,501 pounds excess.

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A violation of any of the following provisions is a misdemeanor, and not an infraction: (a) Paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 35784, relating to special permit violations. (b) Subdivision (a) of Section 35784.5 relating to extralegal loads and operation of vehicles without a special permit. (c) Other provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 35550) of Division 15, which relate to weight restrictions, except in cases of weight violations where the amount of excess weight is less than 4,501 pounds.

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