Vehicle Code section 5353

The registration provisions of this article shall not apply to any of the following:

(a)

Any trailer coach which is driven or moved upon a highway in any of the following circumstances:

(1)

In conformance with the provisions of this code relating to dealers, manufacturers, transporters, or nonresidents.

(2)

Under a temporary permit issued by the department as authorized by Section 4156.

(3)

Under a one-trip permit issued by the department as authorized by Section 4003 when such permit is issued to a nonresident.

(b)

Any unoccupied trailer coach which is part of an inventory of trailer coaches held for sale by a manufacturer or dealer in the course of his business.

Source: Section 5353, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=5353.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 5353’s source at ca​.gov