California Vehicle Code

§ 38010

VEH § 38010 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 16.5 · Ch. 2 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), a motor vehicle specified in subdivision (b) of Section 38012 that is not registered under this code because it is to be operated or used exclusively off the highways, except as provided in this division, shall display an identification plate or device issued by the department.

(b)Subdivision (a) does not apply to any of the following:

(1)Motor vehicles specifically exempted from registration under this code, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles exempted pursuant to Sections 4006, 4010, 4012, 4013, 4015, 4018, and 4019.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 588, Sec. 2. (SB 586) Effective January 1, 2026.