California § 14604 - No owner of a motor vehicle may knowingly allow another person to drive the vehic
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14604 — No owner of a motor vehicle may knowingly allow another person to drive the vehic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14604. No owner of a motor vehicle may knowingly allow another person to drive the vehic
(a) No owner of a motor vehicle may knowingly allow another person to drive the vehicle upon a highway unless the owner determines that the person possesses a valid driverâs license that authorizes the person to operate the vehicle. For the purposes of this section, an owner is required only to make a reasonable effort or inquiry to determine whether the prospective driver possesses a valid driverâs license before allowing him or her to operate the ownerâs vehicle. An owner is not required to inquire of the department whether the prospective driver possesses a valid driverâs license. (b) A rental company is deemed to be in compliance with subdivision (a) if the company rents the vehicle in accordance with Sections 14608 and 14609.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14604
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14604 cover?
Section 14604 ("No owner of a motor vehicle may knowingly allow another person to drive the vehic") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 14604?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 14604 apply to my situation?
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