§ 38012. — 38012. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 588, Sec. 3.)

California § 38012.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code VEH: Vehicle Code - VEH
• Div. 16.5.: DIVISION 16.5. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles; Original and Renewal of Identification; Issuance of Certificates of Ownership
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification

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(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.
(6)
An off-highway electric motorcycle as defined in Section 436.1.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 588, Sec. 3. (SB 586) Effective January 1, 2026.