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Cal. VEH § 12653

This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 12653, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.

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A student license may be canceled by the principal of the school or by the department whenever, in the opinion of either, the safety of the licensee or other persons requires the action and shall be canceled upon the written request of the parent or other person who signed the consent to issue the license.

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