California § 5000 - Identification plates issued for trailers, semitrailers, motor-driven cycles, and
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5000 — Identification plates issued for trailers, semitrailers, motor-driven cycles, and, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5000. Identification plates issued for trailers, semitrailers, motor-driven cycles, and
(a) Identification plates issued for trailers, semitrailers, motor-driven cycles, and pole and pipe dollies, and such vehicles as are exempt from the payment of registration fees under this code shall display suitable distinguishing marks or symbols, and the registration numbers assigned to each class of vehicles shall run in a separate numerical series, except that registration numbers assigned to vehicles exempt from the payment of registration fees may run in several separate numerical series. (b) Vehicles subject to Sections 9400 and 9400.1 shall be issued license plates with suitable distinguishing marks or symbols distinguishing them from other license plates issued. (c) Vehicles subject to Section 5014.1 shall be issued permanent identification plates with suitable distinguishing marks or symbols that distinguish them from other license plates.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5000
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5000 cover?
Section 5000 ("Identification plates issued for trailers, semitrailers, motor-driven cycles, and") 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 § 5000?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5000" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 5000 apply to my situation?
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