§ 26455. — 26455. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

In respect to any motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property which is not equipped with a plate or marker showing the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating, for purposes of stopping distance requirements, the weight of a vehicle shall be determined as follows:
(a)
Any motor vehicle having less than six wheels is the equivalent of a vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds.
(b)
Any motor vehicle having six wheels or more is the equivalent of a vehicle
having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.