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California · Through 2026-09-13

VEH § 26455

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Vehicle Code - VEH
  2. DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28246.]
  3. CHAPTER 3. Brakes [26301. - 26522.]
  4. ARTICLE 2. Operation of Brakes [26450. - 26458.5.]

In respect to any motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property which is not equipped with a plate or marker showing the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating, for purposes of stopping distance requirements, the weight of a vehicle shall be determined as follows:

(a) Any motor vehicle having less than six wheels is the equivalent of a vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds.

(b) Any motor vehicle having six wheels or more is the equivalent of a vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.

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