California § 25500 - Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 25500 — Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25500. Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color
(a) Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color red is not displayed on the front; designs do not tend to distort the length or width of the vehicle; and designs do not resemble official traffic control devices, except that alternate striping resembling a barricade pattern may be used. No vehicle shall be equipped with area reflectorizing material contrary to these provisions. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to license plate stickers or tabs affixed to license plates as authorized by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 25500
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25500 cover?
Section 25500 ("Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color") 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.
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