California § 39878 - A driver who provides transportation services for pupils in a vehicle with a capa

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 39878 — A driver who provides transportation services for pupils in a vehicle with a capa, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39878. A driver who provides transportation services for pupils in a vehicle with a capa

A driver who provides transportation services for pupils in a vehicle with a capacity of more than 10 persons, including the driver, shall: (a) Hold a valid California commercial driver’s license for the appropriate class of vehicle, endorsed for passenger transportation pursuant to Section 15278 of the Vehicle Code. (b) Comply with paragraphs (2) to (14), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 39877 if they are not already required to by law. (c) This article shall not reduce other legal requirements placed on any driver who provides transportation services for pupils in a vehicle with a capacity of more than 10 persons, including, but not limited to, a driver of a schoolbus or school pupil activity bus.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 39878 cover?

Section 39878 ("A driver who provides transportation services for pupils in a vehicle with a capa") 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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