Cal. VEH § 28246
This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 28246, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.
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Official statutory text
This article shall become operative as follows:
(a) Beginning with the 2031 model year, all vehicles with connected vehicle location access.
(b) For 2028, 2029, and 2030 model year vehicles, as soon as practicable after the vehicle is sold unless technologically infeasible.
(c) On or before July 1, 2027, for 2027 model year or older vehicles unless technologically infeasible.
(a) Beginning with the 2031 model year, all vehicles with connected vehicle location access.
(b) For 2028, 2029, and 2030 model year vehicles, as soon as practicable after the vehicle is sold unless technologically infeasible.
(c) On or before July 1, 2027, for 2027 model year or older vehicles unless technologically infeasible.
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