California · Vehicle Code

VEH §40000.77: A violation of Article 7 (commencing with Section 2570) of Chapter 2.

Misdemeanor

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Violating laws governing the transportation of school pupils is classified as a misdemeanor offense, not an infraction.

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A violation of Article 7 (commencing with Section 2570) of Chapter 2.5 of Division 2, relating to transportation of school pupils, is a misdemeanor, and not an infraction.

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