California · Vehicle Code

VEH §42005.3: (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a

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Local authorities cannot allow people accused of traffic offenses to use diversion or education programs instead of following standard violation procedures, except for non-vehicle infractions approved by local law enforcement.

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(a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this code. (b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle.

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