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Vehicle Code Appendix B
List of Violations of the Vehicle Code

General Provisions

Types of Violations
C – Civil
F – Felony
I – Infraction
M – Misdemeanor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This section, excepting entries for Occupational Licensing and Business Regulation (Div.5), is provided by the California Highway Patrol as an informational guide only and is not intended to supplant sections of the vehicle code enacted into law. The following list has not been codified and does not carry the force or effect of statute.

Types of convictions received for violation of certain sections of the General Provisions of the Vehicle Code.
Type VC Section Violation
M 20 False statements, in documents filed with DMV or CHP.
I 25(a) Unlawful advertising by person, as DMV or CHP.
I 25(b) Unlawful advertising by holder of occupational license, as DMV or CHP.
I 25.5 False representation as employee of DMV.
M 27 Impersonating member of CHP.
I 28(a) Repossessor, notify local police of taking possession of a vehicle within one hour.
M 31 False information, given orally or in writing.
I 545.1(b) Driver shall escort pupils as required by subdivision (d) of Section 22112.