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VEH 26450: Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a service brake system and every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, s…

DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES

Executive Summary

California Vehicle Code section 26450 (Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a service brake system and every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, s…) addresses every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a service brake system and every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with a parking brake. Both the service brake and parking brake shall be separately applied. Part of DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES. Tags Clinic hosts the official statutory text unchanged below for registration, title, and compliance reference in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a service brake system and every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with a parking brake….
  • Both the service brake and parking brake shall be separately applied.
  • If the two systems are connected in any way, they shall be so constructed that failure of any one part, except failure in the drums, brakeshoes, or other….
  • (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 369.).

Important Facts

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DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
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