This section simply states the official name of the act, which is the Vehicle Code.

If a new law is very similar to an existing one, it's treated as a continuation of the old law, not as a brand-new law.

This law states that if someone is already in an official position under the old laws being replaced by the new code, and their position still exists under the new code, they can keep their job under the same conditions as before.

This section means that if a legal action was started or a right was established before the education code came into effect, those won't be changed by the new code. However, future steps in those cases should follow the new rules as much as they can.

This law states that if any part of the vehicle code is found to be unconstitutional, that ruling does not impact the validity of the rest of the code.

This section basically says that unless there's a specific reason not to, the general guidelines and rules in this part of the code will be used to interpret and understand the rest of the code.

This law means that if a certain power or duty is given to a public officer by this code, someone else can take on that responsibility. That could be a deputy or another person who the officer legally permits to act on their behalf.

If you need to submit any notice, report, statement, or record as required by this section, you must do it in writing and in English.

This section means that if a law refers to another law or a part of it, that reference automatically includes any past or future changes to that law.

This rule means that when interpreting legal documents, references to actions in the present tense can also apply to those actions if they happened in the past or will happen in the future.

This law clarifies that when California legal language mentions a 'spouse,' it also means a 'registered domestic partner,' ensuring equal treatment under the law.

This law states that when the masculine gender is used in the language of a legal code section, it also applies to the feminine and neuter genders.

This law section means that when you see a word in singular form in legal texts, it also refers to multiple items or instances of that word, and vice versa. So, "car" can mean one car or many cars, depending on the context.

This legal section clarifies the meaning of two words often used in laws. "Shall" means you must do something, while "may" means you have the option to do it but it's not required.

This section explains that in the context of this law, whenever someone refers to an 'oath,' it also covers affirmations. This means both sworn oaths and solemn affirmations are considered equivalent.

This law explains that if someone can't write and uses a mark as their signature, a witness must write the person's name near the mark and also sign their own name next to it. If the mark is to be used for a sworn statement, there need to be two witnesses who sign their own names.

This law allows officers and employees of the DMV and the California Highway Patrol to administer oaths and acknowledge signatures for DMV-related procedures without charging any fees.

If a document needs to be acknowledged under this regulation, it's enough for the applicant to sign it in front of someone who also signs as a witness.

This law makes it illegal to use a fake name, provide false information, or hide important details in any paperwork you submit to the Department of Motor Vehicles or the California Highway Patrol.

This law states that the rules in the vehicle code apply uniformly across California, meaning local governments can't create their own laws about issues covered by this code unless the code specifically allows it. However, it doesn't change the powers of certain agencies, like the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, that were allowed to enforce laws about managing public lands as of July 1, 2010.

This law explains how notices should be delivered when required by the vehicle code. The notices can be sent in several ways: personally delivering them, sending them by certified mail with a return receipt, mailing them to the address listed in the department's records, or through electronic notification as permitted by law.

When you deliver a notice in person, it counts as complete as soon as the person gets it. If you send a notice by mail, it's officially done four days after you mail it. However, if the notice is about an offense under Section 40001, it's complete ten days after mailing. For notices sent electronically, as per Section 1801.2, the notice is complete when you send it.

This law section explains how proof of giving a notice can be established. It can be done via a certificate from an officer, employee, or agent of either the Department of Motor Vehicles, California Highway Patrol, or any peace officer. Alternatively, an affidavit from anyone over 18 that includes details about who received the notice, along with the time, place, and manner in which it was given, is also acceptable.

If someone wants to sue the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or needs to request DMV records for a case, they must deliver the legal documents or subpoenas directly to the director or their representatives at the DMV's main office.

This law makes it illegal for anyone to display signs or ads suggesting they are officially connected with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the Department of the California Highway Patrol unless they have proper permission. If you have an occupational license under Division 5, you also cannot use 'DMV', the DMV logo, or the words 'Department of Motor Vehicles' in your business name, phone number, or ads in a way that implies an official affiliation, except as a licensee.

You can't pretend to be a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) worker to access records or information you're not allowed to have.

This law makes it a crime for someone to pretend to be a member of the California Highway Patrol or wear their badge without permission, with the purpose of tricking others. If caught, the person could be charged with a misdemeanor.

If someone repossesses a vehicle under a lease or security agreement, they must notify local law enforcement within one hour of taking the vehicle. This can be the city police, county sheriff, or campus police, depending on where the repossession occurs. If they can't reach the police at first, they must keep trying until they do. Each vehicle repossession must be reported separately.

If a person fails to report a repossession, they can be fined $300 to $500 for each incident. The report must include specific details such as the location, date, and time of repossession, along with the vehicle's details, like its make, model, and last six digits of its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), and the contact details of the repossession agency.

This law states that if any notice or communication must be sent by registered mail under this code, sending it by certified mail or electronic notification is equally acceptable. Basically, certified mail or electronic notice fulfills the legal mailing requirement.

This law states that only authorized emergency vehicles involved in police, fire, and lifesaving services should use red lights and sirens. Other vehicles that pose special hazards on the roads should instead use flashing amber warning lights.

This law states that you cannot provide false information, verbally or in writing, to a police officer who is doing their job according to vehicle regulations. If you know the information is untrue, it's against the law to share it.

This law states that if local authorities in California can make decisions through ordinances (formal laws), they can also make those same decisions through resolutions (formal statements or decisions without passing a law).