California has a complicated set of driving laws known as the state Vehicle Code. Each section of the code outlines the rules and penalties for a situation on the road—and many are misdemeanor crimes or even felonies. We’ve put together an easy to understand explanation of the most common laws involved in DUI cases. If you have a question not covered below, simply fill out the form to the right and we’ll put you in touch with a top attorney to discuss.
- CA Vehicle Code 21200.5 – Cycling Under the Influence
- CA Vehicle Code Section 23140: Under 21 DUI With Blood Alcohol Content Between 0.05-0.07%
- CA Vehicle Code 23152 (d) – Commercial Vehicle DUI
- VC 10750 – Altering a Vehicle Identification Number
- VC 10853 – Malicious Mischief to a Vehicle
- VC 12951(a) – Failing to Present a Driver’s License
- VC 13004 – Unlawful Use of False ID Cards
- VC 14601.1 (a) – Driving With a Suspended License
- VC 14601.2 – Driving with a license suspended for DUI
- VC 14610(a) – Unlawful Use or Alteration of a Driver’s License
- VC 16028 – Driving without Insurance
- VC 20001 (a) – Felony Hit and Run Involving Injury or Death
- VC 20002 (a) – Misdemeanor Hit and Run
- VC 21464 – Defacing or Interfering With a Traffic Control Device
- VC 22107 – Unsafe Lane Сhange
- VC 22450 – Running a Stop Sign in California
- VC 22350 – Basic Speed Law
- VC 23103 – Reckless Driving
- VC 23103.5 – Wet Reckless Driving
- VC 23109 (a) – Engaging in a Speed Contest
- VC 23109 (c) – Exhibition of Speed
- VC 23109 (d) – Placing a Barrier on a Highway Incident to a Speed Contest
- VC 23152 (a) – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
- VC 23152 (b) – Driving with a blood alcohol of .08% or greater
- VC 23152 (c) – Driving While Addicted to Drugs
- VC 23152 (f) – Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
- VC 23153 – Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Causing Injury
- VC23221 – Drinking in a Vehicle
- VC23222 (a) – Open Containers
- VC23222 (b) – Marijuana in a Vehicle
- VC23224 – Underage Posession of Alcohol in a Vehicle
- VC 23540 – DUI Second Offense within 10 Years
- VC 23578 – Excessive Blood Alcohol or Refusal to Take the Chemical Test
- VC 23572: DUI With Minor Passenger
- VC 27: Impersonating a CHP Officer
- VC 27803: Operating a Motorcycle Without a Helmet
- VC 2800.2: Felony Reckless Evading
- VC 2800.4 – Evading a Peace Officer by Driving in the Opposite Direction of Traffic
- VC 35551(a) – Overweight Vehicle Violations in CA
- VC 40509.5 – Hold on Driver’s License
- VC 40508 – Failure to Appear in Court for a Traffic Citation
- VC 42002.1 – Failure to Stop and Submit to Inspection
- VC 42002.5 – Tampering With the Vehicle of a Disabled Person
- VC 4461 – Misuse of a Disability Placard
- VC 4463 – Vehicle Registration Fraud
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