California Vehicle Code

§ 23117

VEH § 23117Div. 11 · Ch. 12 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)No person driving a motor vehicle shall transport any animal in the back of the vehicle in a space intended for any load on the vehicle on a highway unless the space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically from the floor, the vehicle has installed means of preventing the animal from being discharged, or the animal is cross tethered to the vehicle, or is protected by a secured container or cage, in a manner which will prevent the animal from being thrown, falling, or jumping from the vehicle.

(b)This section does not apply to any of the following:

(1)The transportation of livestock.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 224, Sec. 1.