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Types of Violations
C - Civil
F - Felony
I - Infraction
M - Misdemeanor

Type
VC Section
Description
I
21100.3
Failure to obey traffic direction of local authority.
I
21106(b)
Crosswalk, use of where prohibited by sign.
I
21113(a)
School or public grounds, trespassing on with vehicle, animal, bicycle, skateboard, motorized bicycle, or roller skates.
I
21116(a)
Unlawful to drive upon roadway on a levee, canal bank, pipeline right-of-way or natural waterline course.
M
21200.5
Riding a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both.
I
21201(a)
Bicycle, single wheel brake required.
I
21201(b)
Bicycle, handlebars no higher than operator's shoulders.
I
21201(c)
Bicycle: rider unable to support in an upright position with at least one foot on the ground.
I
21201(d)
Bicycle, during darkness headlight, red reflector on rear, pedal reflectors and side reflectors required.
I
21201.5(a)
Sale of unapproved, reflex reflector, or reflectorized tire.
I
21201.5(b)
Sale of bicycle without required reflectors on pedals and sides.
I
21202(a)
Bicyclist, failure to use right edge of roadway.
I
21203
Bicyclist, hitching ride on other vehicle.
I
21204(a)
Bicyclist, riding on other than permanent seat and/or passenger riding on other than permanent seat.
I
21204(b)
Bicyclist, permitting passenger on other than a permanent seat; minor passenger not retained in seat.
I
21205
Bicyclist, unable to keep at least one hand free to use on handlebars.
I
21207.5
Operation of motorized bicycle upon bikeway, equestrian, hiking or recreational trail without proper authority.
I
21208(a)
Failure to ride in a bicycle lane.
I
21208(b)
Bicyclist shall not leave bike lane until reasonably safe.
I
21209(a)
Driving in bicycle lane. Except as provided.
I
21210
Bicycle lying on its side on a sidewalk.
I
21211(a)
Standing, stopping, sitting, or loitering on a Class I bikeway.
I
21211(b)
Placing or parking any bicycle, vehicle, or object upon a Class I bikeway which impedes the movement of a bicyclist.
I
21212(a)
Person under 18 operating or riding as passenger on bicycle without wearing approved helmet. (Warning only during 1994.)
I
21212(c)
Sale of bicycle helmet not meeting applicable safety standards.
I
21367(b)
Department of Transportation, disobeying traffic control at construction site.
I
21367(c)
Failure to obey warning devices at construction site.
I
21451(a)
Circular green signal, shall proceed but shall yield to vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within intersection.
I
21451(b)
Green arrow, shall enter intersection only to make movement indicated.
I
21451(c)
Pedestrians facing circular green, may proceed but must yield to vehicles lawfully within the intersection.
I
21451(d)
Pedestrian facing green arrow shall not enter roadway.
I
21453(a)
Red or Stop, vehicles stop at limit line or X-walk.
I
21453(b)
After stopping, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street to a one-way street, (unless sign posted) but shall yield to pedestrians and traffic on cross street.
I
21453(c)
Red arrow, driver shall not enter intersection to make indicated movement.
I
21453(d)
Pedestrian facing circular red or red arrow, shall not enter roadway.
I
21454(c)
Lane use control signal, steady red, driver shall not enter or use.
I
21454(d)
Lane use control signal, flashing yellow, driver may use only for making left turn to or from the highway.
I
21455
Official traffic control signal erected at other than an intersection, shall stop at sign, crosswalk, limit line, or if none, at the signal.
I
21456(a)
"Walk" pedestrian failure to yield right-of-way to vehicles already in crosswalk.
I
21456(b)
"Don't walk" or "wait" or "upraised hand," pedestrian crossing against.
I
21457(a)
Flashing Red, failing to stop for.
I
21457(b)
Flashing Yellow, proceed only with caution.
I
21460(a)
Double solid lines, driving to left of, except driveway, intersection, or U-turn.
I
21460(b)
Solid-broken lines, driving to left when solid line placed on right.
I
21460.5(c)
Two-way left turn lane, driving in, or turning from through lane.
I
21461(a)
Traffic control sign, failure to obey regulatory provisions.
I
21461.5
Pedestrian, failure to obey any sign or signal.
I
21462
Traffic control signals, all traffic (Sec. 620) to obey.
I
21463
Traffic signals, illegal operation.
I
21464(a)
Signs, signals, markers, or motorist call boxes, damaging, removing, or attaching material to.
I
21464(b)
Person using or unauthorized vehicle equipped with signal changing device.
F
21464(c)
Signs, signals or markers, damaging, removing or attaching material to, resulting in injury or death.
I
21465
Traffic devices, display of unauthorized.
I
21466
Blinding lights, displayed toward highway.
I
21466.5
Display of light source impairing vision of drivers.
I
21650
Right half of roadway, failure to drive on.
I
21650.1
Bicycle on roadway or shoulder required to be operated in same direction as motor vehicles.
I
21651(a)
Divided highways, driving over, upon or across dividing section; left or semicircular U-turn except through marked opening.
M
21651(b)
Driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
M/F
21651(c)
Driving the wrong way on a divided highway which causes injury or death.
I
21652
Service road, entering or leaving adjacent highway from other than lawful opening.
I
21654(a)
Slower vehicle, in left lane(s).
I
21655(b)
Certain vehicles (22406) using left lane(s), or passing in lane other than adjacent to right lane. Trailer buses allowed in HOV lane.
I
21655.5
Failure to obey sign posted preferential traffic lanes; exceptions- motorcycles and mass transit vehicles.
I
21655.8
Crossing over double yellow lines to enter or exit a preferential use traffic lane.
I
21656
Slow vehicle, failure to use signposted turnout or safe area.
I
21657
One-way street, highway, driving against traffic.
I
21658(a)
Laned roadways (2 or more lanes in direction of travel), straddling or changing when unsafe.
I
21658(b)
Designated lanes, failure to obey signs.
I
21659
3-lane highway, driving in far left lane, or using center lane when unsafe.
I
21660
Meeting vehicles, failure to pass to right, and/or yield half of roadway.
I
21661
Descending narrow grade, yield to ascending vehicle.
I
21662(a)
Mountain driving, drive as near the right edge as possible.
I
21662(b)
Mountain driving, roadway with insufficient width, driver to give audible warning where view obstructed within 200 feet.
I
21663
Driving on sidewalk, except when permitted.
I
21664
Exiting or entering a freeway at other than a designated on- ramp or off-ramp.
I
21700
Obstructing driver's view or control, by passengers or load.
I
21700.5
Operation of bus with school pupils standing in city of San Diego.
I
21701
Interfering with driver's control of vehicle.
M
21702(a)
Driving Hours-Persons, not to exceed 10 hours.
M
21702(b)
Driving Hours-Property, not to exceed 12 hours.
I
21703
Following Too Closely, not reasonable and prudent.
I
21704(a)
Distance between trucks, 300 feet on 2-lane highway.
I
21705
Caravans, maintain at least 100 feet distance between vehicles.
I
21706
Authorized emergency vehicles, following within 300 feet.
I
21707
Fire area, operating vehicle within the block or 300 feet.
I
21708
Fire hoses, driving over unprotected.
I
21709
Safety zone, driving through.
I
21710
Coasting, in neutral on downgrade.
I
21711
Towed vehicle, whipping, swerving or failing to track properly.
I
21712(a)
Permitting person to ride where unlawful.
I
21712(b)
Unlawful riding on portion not intended for passengers or load.
I
21712(d)
Permitting riding in trailer coach or trailer carrying vessel unlawful.
I
21712(e)
Unlawful towing of bicycle, skis, sled etc.
I
21712(f)
Passengers in trailer being towed with a fifth wheel, when not properly equipped.
M
21713
Privately owned armored car, operated without CHP license.
I
21714 (b)
Operating fully enclosed 3-wheeled motor vehicle described in 27803 (f) adjacent to lane markings or between vehicles.
I
21715(a)
Passenger vehicle towing more than one other vehicle. (See 36625 and 36626 for exceptions.)
I
21715(b)
Motor vehicle under 4,000 pounds towing any vehicle over 6,000 pounds.
I
21716
Operating golf cart in speed zone above 25 mph.
I
21717
Motor vehicle turning across a bicycle lane.
I
21718
Stopping or parking on freeway having full access and no crossing grades.
I
21750
Overtaking vehicle, failure to pass safely to left.
I
21751
Overtaking vehicle, passing without sufficient clearance.
I
21752(a)
Driving left of center, when view limited by curve or hill crest.
I
21752(b)
Driving left of center, when view limited approaching bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
I
21752(c)
Driving left of center, traversing intersection or RR crossing.
I
21753
Overtaken vehicle, not moving to right on audible signal, or increasing speed.
I
21754
Passing on right, when unlawful.
I
21755
Passing on right, when unsafe, or on shoulder.
I
21756(a)
Passing streetcar when receiving or discharging passengers.
I
21756(b)
Passing streetcar at unsafe speed.
I
21756(c)
Passing trolley coach at unsafe speed.
I
21757
Passing streetcar on left.
I
21758
Passing too slowly on grade (10 mph faster, complete pass 1/4 mile).
I
21759
Passing animals, stop or reduce speed as necessary.
I
21800(a)
Uncontrolled intersection, yield to first vehicle within.
I
21800(b)
Uncontrolled intersection, yield to vehicle on right.
I
21800(c)
Intersection controlled from all sides (4-way stop), yield to vehicle on right.
I
21800(d)
Inoperative traffic signals, stop and proceed when safe.
I
21801(a)
Left turns or U-turns yield until reasonably safe.
I
21801(b)
Failure to yield, turning vehicle having yielded (lane by lane).
I
21802(a)
Entering through highway, yield until reasonably safe.
I
21802(b)
Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard.
I
21803(a)
Yield signs, yield until reasonably safe.
I
21803(b)
Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard.
I
21804(a)
Public or private property, yield to approaching traffic so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
I
21804(b)
Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard.
I
21805(b)
Equestrian crossings, failure to yield by driver.
I
21805(c)
Horseback rider proceeding into path of vehicle.
I
21806(a)
Emergency vehicles, other driver failing to yield.
I
21806(b)
Emergency vehicles, motorman failing to yield.
I
21806(c)
Emergency vehicles, pedestrian failing to yield.
I
21950(a)
Crosswalks, failure to yield to pedestrians within.
I
21950(b)
Crosswalk, pedestrian running in front of vehicle.
I
21951
Crosswalk, overtaking and passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian within.
I
21952
Sidewalk, failure to yield to pedestrian on.
I
21953
Pedestrian yield, if protected crossing available.
I
21954(a)
Pedestrian yield, upon roadway outside crosswalk.
I
21955
Jaywalking, between signal controlled intersections.
I
21956
Walking on roadway, other than pedestrian's left edge.
I
21957
Hitchhiking, while standing in roadway.
I
21959
Skiing, tobogganing, on or across highway interfering with traffic.
M
21963
Fail to yield right of way to blind pedestrian.
I
21964
Other than blind person carrying white cane.
I
21966
Pedestrian in a bicycle lane where pedestrian facility.
I
21968
Motorized skateboard on highway, bikeway, or trail.
I
22100(a)
Right turn at intersection, improper position.
I
22100(b)
Left turn at intersection, improper position.
I
22100.5
U-turn at traffic signal, only from left lane.
I
22101(d)
Required or prohibited turn, failure to obey official sign.
I
22102
U-turn in business district, other than from extreme left-hand lane at an intersection or opening in divided highway.
I
22103
U-turn in residence district, vehicle approaching within 200 feet.
I
22104
U-turn at fire station, in front of or using entrance.
I
22105
U-turn, vision obstructed within 200 feet.
I
22106
Starting or backing when unsafe.
I
22107
Unsafe turn, and/or without signalling.
I
22108
Turning without signalling last 100 feet.
I
22109
Stopping suddenly without signalling.
I
22110
Signal device, required body or load more than 24" left of steering wheel center, or when arm signal not clearly visible, except implements of husbandry.
I
22111(a)
Left turn hand signal, improperly given.
I
22111(b)
Right turn hand signal, improperly given.
I
22111(c)
Stop hand signal, improperly given.
I
22112 (a)
Schoolbus driver, must activate flashing red signal lights, amber warning lights, and stop signal arm system at schoolbus stop.
I
22112 (b)
Schoolbus driver, stop to load or unload pupils only at designated schoolbus stops.
I
22112 (c)
Schoolbus driver, check traffic, check lights, escort students with hand held stop sign at schoolbus stops.
I
22348(b)
Driving in excess of 100 mph.
I
22348(c)
Vehicle subject to 22406 using left lane(s) or passing in lane other than lane immediately adjacent to right lane.
I
22349(a)
Exceeding 65 mph maximum speed limit.
I
22349(b)
Exceeding 55 mph speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway.
I
22349.5(a)
Exceeding 55 mph speed limit on a multi-lane highway.
I
22350
Unsafe speed for prevailing conditions (use for all prima facie limits).
I
22356(b)
Exceeding the maximum speed limit, as specified.
I
22400(a)
Minimum speed, impeding normal flow of traffic.
I
22400(b)
Minimum speed, below signposted limit.
I
22405(a)
Unsafe speed (signposted) for condition of bridge, structure, tube or tunnel.
I
22406(a)
55 mph limit, truck or truck tractor (3 axle or any combo).
I
22406(b)
55 mph limit, passenger car, or bus, towing any vehicle.
I
22406(c)
55 mph limit, schoolbus with pupils.
I
22406(d)
55 mph limit, farm labor vehicle.
I
22406(e)
55 mph limit, any vehicle transporting explosives.
I
22406(f)
55 mph limit, trailer bus.
I
22406.5
Speeding or reckless driving, tank vehicles transporting more than 500 gallons of flammable liquid.
I
22407
Truck speed on downgrade, exceeding posted limit 10,000 lbs. or over.
I
22409
Solid tire vehicle, speed restricted by weight.
I
22410
Metal tire, vehicle exceeding 6 mph.
I
22450(a)
Stop sign, failure to stop at limit line, crosswalk, or entrance to intersection.
I
22451(a)
Railroad crossing, failure to stop for signal device or closely approaching train.
I
22451(b)
Railroad crossing, driving through closed crossing gate.
I
22452(b)
Railroad crossing, certain vehicles must stop.
I
22454(a)
Passing school bus, stop when red lights flashing.
I
22500(a)
Parking unlawfully, within intersection.
I
22500(b)
Parking unlawfully, on crosswalk.
I
22500(c)
Parking unlawfully, adjacent to safety zone.
I
22500(d)
Parking unlawfully, within 15 feet of fire station driveway.
I
22500(e)
Parking unlawfully, blocking any driveway.
I
22500(f)
Parking unlawfully, on a sidewalk.
I
22500(g)
Parking unlawfully, blocking excavation.
I
22500(h)
Parking unlawfully, double parking.
I
22500(i)
Parking unlawfully, in posted bus loading zone.
I
22500(j)
Parking unlawfully, in tube or tunnel.
I
22500(k)
Parking upon any bridge, unless posted to permit.
I
22500(l)
Parking unlawfully, blocking sidewalk wheelchair access.
I
22500.1
Parking unlawfully, in posted fire lane.
I
22502(a)
Park parallel on right, and/or within 18" if curbed; motorcycle, one wheel at curb.
I
22502(e)
Parking on one-way streets-parallel parking on left permitted within 18" of curb except upon divided highways.
I
22504(a)
Stopping or parking, on roadway outside city limits.
I
22505(b)
Stop, park, or leave standing on state highway where sign posted.
I
22507.8(a)
Parking in spaces, on public streets or public or privately owned off-street parking facilities designated for handicapped prohibited.
I
22507.8(b)
Obstruct or block designated handicapped parking space, except as provided.
I
22507.8(c)
Makes it unlawful to park on the lines marking the boundaries of a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or an area designated for the loading and unloading of vehicles.
I
22510(a)
Parking in snow areas, where sign posted by local jurisdictions.
I
22510(c)
Parking in snow areas where sign posted by Caltrans.
M
22513(b)
Tow truck, unauthorized stop at accident or for disabled to solicit services.
M
22513(c)
Tow truck, unauthorized moving of vehicle
I
22514
Fire hydrant, parking unattended vehicle within 15 feet.
I
22515(a)
Unattended motor vehicle, motor running and/or brakes not set.
I
22515(b)
Unattended vehicle, wheels not blocked, and/or not set.
I
22516
Locked vehicle, with person who cannot escape.
I
22517
Vehicle doors, opening to traffic when unsafe, leaving open.
I
22520.5
Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within the freeway right-of-way.
M
22520.5
Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within the freeway right-of-way. Second offense.
I
22520.6
Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within a highway rest area or vista point.
M
22520.6
Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within a highway rest area or vista point. Second offense.
I
22521
Unlawful to park within 7 1/2 ft. of railroad track.
I
22522
Parking within 3 feet of a sidewalk access ramp.
I
22523(a)
Abandoning vehicle on highway.
I
22523(b)
Abandoning vehicle on public or private property.
I
22526(a)
Entering intersection without sufficient space to clear intersection.
I
22526(b)
Driver making left turn, facing yellow traffic signal, entering an intersection without sufficient space to clear intersection.
I
22526(c)
Entering railroad without sufficient space to clear the railroad.
I
22650
Unauthorized removal of unattended vehicle from highway.
I
22651.1
Persons operating storage facility, where vehicles are stored pursuant to Section 22651, shall accept a valid credit card or cash for payment of towing and storage fees.
I
22658(l)
Towing company illegally removing vehicle from private property.
I
22658.1
Tow company failure to notify property owner of damage sustained while removing vehicle.
 
22951
Parking lot operator, patron's vehicle on street or alley.
I
22952(a)
Parking lot operator, having vehicle removed within 24 hours.
I
22952(b)
Parking lot operator, having vehicle removed for nonpayment when no pay facilities available.
I
22953(a)
Towing of a vehicle parked in a no cost privately owned off- street parking facility within one hour of the vehicle being parked, prohibited
M
23103(a)
Reckless driving, no injury.
M
23103(b)
Reckless driving, off-street parking facility.
M
23104
Reckless driving, causing injury.
M
23109(a)
Speed contest, engage in.
M
23109(b)
Speed contest, aid or abet.
M
23109(c)
Exhibition of speed, engaged aid or abet.
M
23109(d)
Speed contest, blocking or obstructing highway.
M
23110(a)
Throwing substance at vehicle.
F
23110(b)
Throwing missile with intent to do serious bodily harm.
I
23111
Lighted substance, throwing from vehicle on rural highway.
I
23112(a)
Litterbug, depositing glass or trash on highway.
I
23112(b)
Litterbug, depositing rocks or dirt anywhere on right of way.
M
23112.5
Hazardous material spill, notification to CHP.
I
23113(a)
Failure to remove spilled material immediately.
M
23114(a)
Spilling load, other than clear water and feathers from live birds.
M
23114(b)
Aggregate material, failure to comply with equipment requirements.
M
23114(e)
Aggregate material, failure to cover load. (Effective 9/1/90)
I
23115(a)
Rubbish vehicle, cover required to prevent spilling load.
I
23116(a)
Unlawful to transport person in back of motor truck.
I
23116(b)
Unlawful to ride in back of motor truck.
I
23117(a)
Unrestrained animal in space intended for load.
I
23120
Obstructed side vision, by wide earpiece on glasses.
M
23127
Riding, bicycle path or hiking trail, unauthorized motor vehicle on.
I
23128(a)
Snowmobile, operating on highway except in crossing.
I
23128(b)
Snowmobile, careless or negligent operation.
I
23128(c)
Snowmobile, pursuing game animal with intent to harass.
I
23128(d)
Snowmobile, operating for purpose of violating 602 P.C.
I
23129
Operation of vehicle with camper with obstructed or inoperable exits in which persons are riding.
I
23130(a)
Operating vehicle in excess of specified noise limits.
I
23130.5(a)
Operating vehicle in excess of specified noise limits-level roadways.
I
23135
Operating motorized bicycle modified to no longer conform to definition.
I
23140(a)
Minor driving with BAC of .05% or more.
M
23152(a)
Under influence of alcohol, drug, or combination, drive a vehicle.
M
23152(b)
Driving with a BAC of .08% or more.
M
23152(c)
Addict, except on methadone program.
M
23152(d)
Commercial Driver, driving with a BAC of .04% or more. (Effective 1/1/92).
F
23153(a)
Under influence of alcohol, drug, or combination, causing injury or death to another on highway or other than a highway.
F
23153(b)
Driving with a BAC of .08% or more causing injury or death to another.
F
23153(d)
Commercial Driver, driving with a BAC of .04% or more causing injury or death to another. (Effective 1/1/92).
M/F
23175(a)
Driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense within seven years.
M/F
23175.5
Driving under the influence, within 10 years of prior felony DUI.
I
23213
Unlawful for patient or person residing at a social rehabilitation facility to have a motor vehicle registered in their name on or near the rehabilitation facility.
I
23220
Drinking alcoholic beverage while driving a motor vehicle on highway.
I
23221
Drinking alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a highway.
I
23222(a)
Alcohol, personal possession of an opened container while driving a motor vehicle.
M
23222(b)
Marijuana, possession of in vehicle.
I
23223
Alcohol, personal possession of an opened container while in a motor vehicle.
M
23224(a)
Driver under 21, knowingly operating vehicle carrying alcohol.
M
23224(b)
Passenger under 21, personal possession of alcohol in motor vehicle.
I
23225
Owner or driver allowing opened container in passenger area.
I
23226
Alcoholic beverages opened container in passenger compartment, living quarters of campers or housecars exempted.
M
23247(a)
Ignition interlock device, renting, leasing, or lending motor vehicle. (Operative 7/1/93)
M
23247(b)
Ignition interlock device, soliciting another person to start vehicle. (Operative 7/1/93)
M