§ 23100 Vehicle Application Scope

Vehicle Code·California

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The rules in this chapter are for all vehicles on roads and anywhere else in the state, unless the chapter says there's an exception.

•The chapter's rules cover vehicles on highways.
•The same rules also cover vehicles in other places in the state.
•If the chapter specifically says a vehicle or place is excluded, then the rule doesn't apply.

A driver is driving a car on a city street in the state.

Because the car is on a road, the chapter's rules apply to the driver, unless the chapter specifically says that type of vehicle or road is exempt.

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§ 23100 Vehicle Application Scope

The provisions of this chapter apply to vehicles upon the highways and elsewhere throughout the State unless expressly provided otherwise.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

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