CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 13.115 (Station Wagons (VC §§585 and 9404)) covers a station wagon is a dual-purpose vehicle to transport persons in such a manner that the seats may be removed or folded out of the way to increase the property. A hatchback-type vehicle with a rear seat that folds down or is removable and a door in the rear that provides direct access to the vehicle’s interior…. Part of Commercial Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- A station wagon is a dual-purpose vehicle to transport persons in such a manner that the seats may be removed or folded out of the way to increase the property….
- A hatchback-type vehicle with a rear seat that folds down or is removable and a door in the rear that provides direct access to the vehicle’s interior….
- Station wagons are not required or permitted to be registered as commercial vehicles except when: Used to transport persons “for hire.” Registered in the name….
- Used by an owner who is engaged in a bona fide business and the vehicle is registered to the business.
- The owner certifies they are required to own and operate a station wagon registered to them as a requirement of employment at a bona fide business.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 13.115
- Chapter
- Commercial Vehicles
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview