§ 2103 Highway Patrol Authority Transfer

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says the California Highway Patrol (CHP) took over all the jobs and powers of the old Division of Enforcement from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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•The CHP replaced the old DMV enforcement team.
•They have the same powers to enforce traffic laws.
•This change happened in 1959.

Example

If the old DMV enforcement team used to handle traffic safety and accidents, now the CHP does that instead.

The CHP now has the same authority to enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes that the old DMV division had.

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§ 2103 Highway Patrol Authority Transfer

The department is the successor to and is vested with the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the former Division of Enforcement of the Department of Motor Vehicles, known as the California Highway Patrol, and of the officers and employees thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Division of Enforcement Department of Motor Vehicles California Highway Patrol

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 2103.

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