California Vehicle Code

§ 415

VEH § 415 Effective Jan 1, 2005Div. 1

Statute text

(a)A “motor vehicle” is a vehicle that is self-propelled.

(b)“Motor vehicle” does not include a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or motorized quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian.

(c)For purposes of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3000) of Division 2, “motor vehicle” includes a recreational vehicle as that term is defined in subdivision (a) of Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code, but does not include a truck camper.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 404, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.