Cal. VEH § 531
This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 531, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.
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Official statutory text
“Utility-terrain vehicle” means a motor vehicle subject to subdivision (a) of Section 38010 that is all of the following:
(a) Designed for operation off of the highway.
(b) Suspended on four tires.
(c) Has a steering wheel for steering control.
(d) Has one seat to accommodate a driver and one passenger sitting side by side.
(a) Designed for operation off of the highway.
(b) Suspended on four tires.
(c) Has a steering wheel for steering control.
(d) Has one seat to accommodate a driver and one passenger sitting side by side.
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