California Statutes

§ 17001. — 17001. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1527.)

California § 17001.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code VEHVehicle Code - VEH
Div. 9.DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Public Agencies

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Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH Code § 17001. (2026).

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A public entity is liable for death or injury to person or property proximately caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of any motor vehicle by an employee of the public entity acting within the scope of his employment.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1527.
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