California § 29002 - Every fifth wheel mechanism, including adapters, shall be equipped with a locking
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 29002 — Every fifth wheel mechanism, including adapters, shall be equipped with a locking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29002. Every fifth wheel mechanism, including adapters, shall be equipped with a locking
Every fifth wheel mechanism, including adapters, shall be equipped with a locking device which will not permit the upper and lower halves to be separated without the operation of a positive manual release. The manual release shall be designed, installed, and maintained so that it cannot be accidentally operated. Automatic locking devices on fifth wheels designed and constructed to be readily separable are required on any vehicle first required to be registered in this state after January 1, 1954.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 29002
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 29002 cover?
Section 29002 ("Every fifth wheel mechanism, including adapters, shall be equipped with a locking") 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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