The California Vehicle Code provides for:
The California Vehicle Code specifies the type of equipment that can be installed on a vehicle, and the responsibilities of dealers and private parties in connection with types of equipment and their condition
The California Vehicle Code specifies the width, height, weight, and load characteristics of vehicles including the distance loads may protrude from a vehicle.
The California Vehicle Code addresses issues associated with the ownership and operation of off-the-road vehicles.
The responsibilities associated with owning a vehicle include:
The California Vehicle Code provides:
The California Vehicle Code also dictates that there is no cooling-off period once you have signed a contract for the purchase or lease of a vehicle, meaning that you cannot return the vehicle expecting a refund.
When you purchase a vehicle, you will receive a Certificate of Title, which is evidence of ownership and a Registration Card that shows that the vehicle is registered with the DMV.
If you purchase a car from a dealer, they will normally take care of submitting documents and fees to the DMV which will then send you your registration documents in the mail.
When a vehicle is being sold by a dealer, The California Vehicle Code provides for:
If you are purchasing a car from a private party, you must supply the DMV with:
DMV will not register your vehicle if you do not:
Your vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle whenever you are driving. You must show your registration to a law enforcement officer when requested.
Your license plates must be:
If your registration card or license plate(s) are lost or damaged, you must immediately notify the DMV and obtain replacement(s). If both of your license plates are stolen, you should also notify law enforcement.
You are not allowed to alter your license plate.
You will now answer 5 questions to test what you learned during this lesson. You must answer all questions correctly to receive completion credit for this lesson. You may answer the questions as many times as necessary to get them right.
You should review the lesson material if you don't do well on the quiz.