Vehicle Code section 2801

It is unlawful to wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order, signal, or direction of any member of any fire department, paid, volunteer, or company operated, when wearing the badge or insignia of a fireman and when in the course of his duties he is protecting the personnel and fire department equipment.

Source: Section 2801, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=2801. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 2801’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_2801

Original Source: Section 2801, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=2801. (last accessed May 12, 2025).