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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 4006 Crossing Vehicle Exemption

§ 4006 Crossing Vehicle Exemption

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§ 4006 Crossing Vehicle Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •You don’t need to register your car if you only use it to cross a road from one property to another.
  • •You must have a special permit from the Department of Transportation to do this.
  • •This rule only applies if you’re just crossing the road, not driving on it for other reasons.

Example

A farmer uses a tractor to cross a small road to get from one field to another.

The farmer doesn’t need to register the tractor if they only use it to cross the road and have a permit from the Department of Transportation.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4006 Crossing Vehicle Exemption

A vehicle which is driven or moved upon a highway only for the purpose of crossing the highway from one property to another in accordance with a permit issued by the Department of Transportation is exempt from registration. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

vehiclehighwaycrossingpermitDepartment of Transportationexempt from registration

Related Statutes

  • § 4009 Vehicle Registration Exemption
  • § 4003 Special Moving Vehicle Permits
  • § 4012 Cemetery Equipment Registration Exemption
  • § 4020 Motorized Bicycle Registration Exemption
  • § 12500 Driver License Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 4006.
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