California § 22850 - Whenever an officer or employee removes a vehicle from a highway, or from public
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22850 — Whenever an officer or employee removes a vehicle from a highway, or from public, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22850. Whenever an officer or employee removes a vehicle from a highway, or from public
Whenever an officer or employee removes a vehicle from a highway, or from public or private property, unless otherwise provided, he shall take the vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety or to a garage designated or maintained by the governmental agency of which the officer or employee is a member, where the vehicle shall be placed in storage. At the time of such removal, the officer or employee shall determine the amount of mileage on the vehicle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22850
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22850 cover?
Section 22850 ("Whenever an officer or employee removes a vehicle from a highway, or from public") 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 § 22850?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 22850" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 22850 apply to my situation?
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