California § 40005 - Whenever a driver is cited for a violation of any provision of this code, or regu
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 40005 — Whenever a driver is cited for a violation of any provision of this code, or regu, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40005. Whenever a driver is cited for a violation of any provision of this code, or regu
Whenever a driver is cited for a violation of any provision of this code, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this code, relating to the size, weight, equipment, registration, fees, or loading of a vehicle, while operating a vehicle he was employed or otherwise directed to operate, and which is not owned by him, and the driver gives the citation to the owner or any other person referred to in Section 40001, if the owner or other person undertakes to answer the charge or otherwise to cause its disposition without any further action by the driver and then fails to act in accordance with the undertaking as a consequence of which a warrant is issued for the arrest of the driver, the owner or other person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40005
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40005 cover?
Section 40005 ("Whenever a driver is cited for a violation of any provision of this code, or regu") 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 § 40005?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 40005 apply to my situation?
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