CVC 26650Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Windshield Requirements
CVC 26650 requires drivers to maintain a clear, unobstructed windshield that allows safe visibility while operating a vehicle.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
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General Traffic
Broad California traffic-control and roadway-behavior violations that do not fit neatly into one narrow citation cluster.
86 pages
Registration & Tags
Registration, tabs, stickers, and vehicle paperwork violations that are often fixable with DMV proof and fast follow-through.
28 pages
Vehicle Equipment
Vehicle equipment and lighting violations, including fix-it tickets for lamps, plates, and other correctable safety issues.
24 pages
Speeding
California speeding laws, maximum speed limits, and practical defenses for the most common speeding citations.
17 pages
Lane Usage
Lane-position, lane-usage, and merge-related violations where roadway layout, visibility, and officer angle often matter.
14 pages
Phone & Distraction
Cell phone and distracted-driving violations, including handheld-device rules, officer observation issues, and common proof problems.
4 pages
Red Light
Red-light and signal-related violations, including camera tickets, officer-issued citations, and intersection defense strategies.
4 pages
Stop Sign
Stop-sign violations, rolling-stop disputes, and the evidence drivers need when contesting CVC 22450 tickets.
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CVC 26700Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Windshield Wipers
CVC 26700 requires all vehicles to have windshield wipers in good working condition. A citation means an officer determined your wipers were inadequate, broken, or missing.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26708Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Obstructed Driver View
CVC 26708 prohibits placing materials on vehicle windows or windshields that obstruct or reduce the driver's clear view of the road.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26708(a)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Window Obstruction or Illegal Tint
CVC 26708(a) prohibits placing or installing materials on vehicle windows that obstruct the driver's clear view. This includes illegal window tint, stickers, signs, or other objects that block visibility.
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
CVC 26708(a)(2)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Obstructed Driver View - Window Tint
CVC 26708(a)(2) prohibits driving with any material or object placed on the windshield or side windows that obstructs or reduces the driver's clear view. This includes illegal window tint, stickers, decals, hanging objects, or other items that interfere with visibility.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 27150Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Muffler Requirements
CVC 27150 requires every motor vehicle to have a working muffler that prevents excessive or unusual noise. A violation occurs when your vehicle's exhaust system is missing, modified, or defective in a way that creates loud or abnormal sound.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 27150(a)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Modified or Defective Exhaust
CVC 27150(a) requires vehicles to have an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent excessive or unusual noise. This is a correctable equipment violation with no DMV points.
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
CVC 27315Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Seat Belt Violation
California Vehicle Code 27315 requires drivers and passengers age 16 and older to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt. A violation results in a fine but does not add points to your DMV record.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 27315(d)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Driver Seat Belt Violation
CVC 27315(d) requires drivers to wear a properly fastened seat belt while operating a motor vehicle. This is a primary offense, meaning an officer can stop and cite you solely for not wearing a seat belt.
Base fine about $20• No DMV points
CVC 27360Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Child Restraint System
California Vehicle Code 27360 requires children under 8 years old to be properly secured in a child restraint system (car seat or booster seat) unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller.
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 27360(a)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Child Restraint System Violation
CVC 27360(a) requires children under 8 years old to be properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a vehicle. Violating this law results in a fine but typically no DMV points.
Base fine about $100• No DMV points
CVC 27400Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Child Passenger Restraint
CVC 27400 requires children to be properly secured in age-appropriate car seats or booster seats while riding in a vehicle in California.
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 27803Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Motorcycle Helmet Violation
CVC 27803 requires all motorcycle riders and passengers in California to wear a safety helmet that meets federal standards while the vehicle is in motion.
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
CVC 2800(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Failure to Obey a Peace Officer
CVC 2800(a) makes it unlawful to fail to stop or otherwise comply when a peace officer signals you to pull over. This violation carries a fine, one DMV point, and potential insurance increases.
Base fine about $100• 1 DMV point• Traffic school eligible
CVC 2818Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Failure to Stop at Inspection
CVC 2818 requires drivers to stop and submit their vehicle for inspection when directed by authorized personnel at inspection facilities. Failing to stop when lawfully required results in a citation, fine, and DMV point.
Base fine about $50• 1 DMV point• Traffic school eligible
CVC 29003Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Coupling Requirements
CVC 29003 addresses improper coupling of trailers or towed vehicles. This violation occurs when safety chains, hitches, or other coupling devices fail to meet California safety standards.
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 29004Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Trailer Safety Chains
California Vehicle Code 29004 requires trailers to have safety chains properly attached to the towing vehicle as a backup connection in case the primary hitch fails.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35100Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Width Limits
CVC 35100 prohibits operating a vehicle that exceeds California's maximum width limit of 102 inches (8 feet 6 inches) on public highways without a special permit.
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 35100(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Width Limits
CVC 35100(a) prohibits operating a vehicle that exceeds the maximum width allowed on California highways, typically 102 inches (8 feet 6 inches) without a special permit.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35250Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Height Limits
CVC 35250 prohibits operating a vehicle that exceeds California's maximum height limit, which is generally 14 feet including any load or equipment.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35400Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Vehicle Length Limits
CVC 35400 prohibits operating a vehicle that exceeds California's maximum length limits, which vary by vehicle type and configuration.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 35550Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Weight Limits
CVC 35550 prohibits operating a vehicle that exceeds the maximum gross weight limits established by California law. This violation typically applies to commercial vehicles and trucks carrying cargo.
Base fine about $100• No DMV points
CVC 35700Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Axle Weight Limits
CVC 35700 prohibits operating a vehicle that exceeds the maximum weight allowed on any single axle or group of axles as specified by California law.
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 38300Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Disobeying a Traffic Control Device
CVC 38300 requires drivers of off-highway vehicles to obey all traffic control devices such as signs, signals, and markings when operating on public lands or highways. Violating this code results in a citation with fines and potential DMV points.
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point• Traffic school eligible