California § 17302 - The driver, or the owner and driver, jointly, as the case may be, are also liable
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17302 — The driver, or the owner and driver, jointly, as the case may be, are also liable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17302. The driver, or the owner and driver, jointly, as the case may be, are also liable
The driver, or the owner and driver, jointly, as the case may be, are also liable for all damages that any highway or bridge sustains as the result of any operation, driving, or moving of any vehicle that exceeds any of the limitations imposed by Division 15 (commencing with Section 35000), Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 29000) of Division 13, Section 21461 with respect to a sign erected under Section 35655, and Sections 21712 and 23114 even though the vehicle is exempted from the limitations by Section 35001, 35104, 35105, 35106, 35108, 35250, 35400, 35414, or 36615.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17302
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17302 cover?
Section 17302 ("The driver, or the owner and driver, jointly, as the case may be, are also liable") 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 § 17302?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 17302 apply to my situation?
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