Vehicle Code section 38600

A person operating a recreational off-highway vehicle on lands, as described in Section 38001, shall be at least 16 years of age, or be directly supervised in the vehicle by a parent or guardian or by an adult authorized by the parent or guardian.

Source: Section 38600, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38600. (updated Jan. 1, 2020; accessed Jul. 28, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_38600

Original Source: Section 38600, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38600. (last accessed May 12, 2025).