California § 40800 - A traffic officer on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the prov
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 40800 — A traffic officer on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the prov, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40800. A traffic officer on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the prov
(a) A traffic officer on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the provisions of Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000) or Division 11 (commencing with Section 21000) shall wear a full distinctive uniform, and if the officer while on duty uses a motor vehicle, it shall be a distinctive color specified by the commissioner. (b) This section does not apply to an officer assigned exclusively to the duty of investigating and securing evidence in reference to the theft of a vehicle, failure of a person to stop in the event of an accident, violation of Section 23109 or 23109.1, in reference to a felony charge, or to an officer engaged in serving a warrant when the officer is not engaged in patrolling the highways for the purpose of enforcing the traffic laws.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40800
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40800 cover?
Section 40800 ("A traffic officer on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the prov") 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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