Vehicle Code section 38012

(a)

As used in this division, “off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification” means a motor vehicle subject to subdivision (a) of Section 38010.

(b)

As used in this division, “off-highway motor vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1)

A motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle that is eligible for a special transportation identification device issued pursuant to Section 38088.

(2)

A snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in Section 557.

(3)

A motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand buggy, dune buggy, or all-terrain vehicle.

(4)

A motor vehicle commonly referred to as a jeep.

(5)

A recreational off-highway vehicle as defined in Section 500.

Source: Section 38012, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38012.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2013; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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