California § 4462 - The driver of a motor vehicle shall present the registration or identification ca
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§ 4462. The driver of a motor vehicle shall present the registration or identification ca
(a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall present the registration or identification card or other evidence of registration of any or all vehicles under his or her immediate control for examination upon demand of any peace officer. (b) A person shall not display upon a vehicle, nor present to any peace officer, any registration card, identification card, temporary receipt, license plate, temporary license plate, device issued pursuant to Section 4853, or permit not issued for that vehicle or not otherwise lawfully used thereon under this code. (c) This section shall become operative January 1, 2019.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4462
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4462 cover?
Section 4462 ("The driver of a motor vehicle shall present the registration or identification ca") 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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