California § 16021 - Financial responsibility of the driver or owner is established if the driver or o
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16021 — Financial responsibility of the driver or owner is established if the driver or o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16021. Financial responsibility of the driver or owner is established if the driver or o
Financial responsibility of the driver or owner is established if the driver or owner of the vehicle involved in an accident described in Section 16000 is: (a) A self-insurer under the provisions of this division. (b) An insured or obligee under a form of insurance or bond that complies with the requirements of this division and that covers the driver for the vehicle involved in the accident. (c) The United States of America, this state, any municipality or subdivision thereof, or the lawful agent thereof. (d) A depositor in compliance with subdivision (a) of Section 16054.2. (e) An obligee under a policy issued by a charitable risk pool that complies with subdivision (b) of Section 16054.2. (f) In compliance with the requirements authorized by the department by any other manner which effectuates the purposes of this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16021
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16021 cover?
Section 16021 ("Financial responsibility of the driver or owner is established if the driver or o") 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 § 16021?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 16021 apply to my situation?
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