Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1230 - Unlawful Operation

No motor carrier shall knowingly require or permit the operation of any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or not equipped and maintained as required by any law or this chapter; or knowingly require or permit any driver to drive in violation of any law or this chapter.

(a) Out-of-Service Vehicles. Authorized employees of the department may declare and mark any vehicle "out of service" in accordance with Section 1239, when its hazardous condition or loading appears likely to cause an accident, injury, or breakdown. A vehicle so marked shall not be operated, nor shall the out of service notice be removed, until the vehicle is safe to drive.

(b) Damaged Vehicles. A vehicle damaged by an accident or other cause shall not be driven from the location where the damage occurred until it has been inspected by a qualified person who has determined that the vehicle is safe to drive.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1230

1. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 5-11-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 19).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of NOTE filed 7-10-2002; operative 8-9-2002 (Register 2002, No. 28).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2402, 2410, 31401 and 34501, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 260, 322, 2402, 2410, 2804, 12500, 12502, 12515(b), 14603, 15210, 15250, 15275, 15278, 20002, 23152, 24002, 24400, 24252, 24600, 24603, 24604, 24952, 27154, 27155, 27465, 27501, 27903, 29001, 29002, 29003, 29004, 31401, 34500, 34501, 34506 and 34510, Vehicle Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 5-11-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 19).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of Note filed 7-10-2002; operative 8-9-2002 (Register 2002, No. 28).