California § 26521 - Motor vehicles required to be equipped with power brakes and equipped with vacuum
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 26521 — Motor vehicles required to be equipped with power brakes and equipped with vacuum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26521. Motor vehicles required to be equipped with power brakes and equipped with vacuum
Motor vehicles required to be equipped with power brakes and equipped with vacuum or vacuum-assisted brakes and motor vehicles used to tow vehicles equipped with vacuum brakes or vacuum-assisted brakes shall be equipped with either an audible or visible warning signal to indicate readily to the driver when the vacuum drops to eight inches of mercury and less. A vacuum gauge shall not be deemed to meet this requirement. This section shall not apply to a two-axle motor truck operated singly nor to any motor vehicle manufactured prior to 1964.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26521
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26521 cover?
Section 26521 ("Motor vehicles required to be equipped with power brakes and equipped with vacuum") 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 § 26521?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 26521 apply to my situation?
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