Lighting EquipmentReflectorizing Material

Section § 25500

Explanation

This law allows vehicles to have reflectorizing materials, but there are a few rules. You can't have red reflectors on the front of the vehicle, the reflectors can't make the vehicle look different in size, and they must not look like traffic signs. Barricade-like stripes are okay. The rule doesn't apply to stickers or tabs on license plates.

(a)CA Vehicle Code § 25500(a) Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any vehicle, provided: the color red is not displayed on the front; designs do not tend to distort the length or width of the vehicle; and designs do not resemble official traffic control devices, except that alternate striping resembling a barricade pattern may be used.
No vehicle shall be equipped with area reflectorizing material contrary to these provisions.
(b)CA Vehicle Code § 25500(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to license plate stickers or tabs affixed to license plates as authorized by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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