CVC 4300Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
Dealer Registration
CVC 4300 requires vehicle dealers to register with the DMV and maintain proper dealer licensing and registration documentation.
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.
3 pages
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CVC 4400Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
Manufacturer Registration
CVC 4400 requires vehicle manufacturers and dealers to register with the California DMV and comply with specific business requirements.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 4461Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Disabled Parking Placard Misuse
CVC 4461 prohibits the misuse of disabled parking placards or license plates, including using someone else's placard, displaying an expired or counterfeit placard, or parking in a disabled space when the registered disabled person is not being transported.
Base fine about $100• No DMV points
CVC 4462Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Evidence of Registration
CVC 4462 requires drivers to show proof of current vehicle registration when requested by law enforcement. Failure to provide this evidence can result in a citation.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 4463
General Traffic
Forgery of Registration
CVC 4463 charges you with forging, counterfeiting, or falsifying a vehicle registration document in California. This is a serious offense that can result in criminal charges, not just a traffic ticket.
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 4463(a)
General Traffic
Forgery of Registration
CVC 4463(a) prohibits forging, counterfeiting, or falsifying vehicle registration documents in California. This is a serious charge that can carry criminal penalties.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 5000Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
License Plate Requirements
CVC 5000 requires all vehicles in California to display valid, legible license plates in the proper locations. Violations occur when plates are missing, obscured, damaged, or improperly mounted.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 5200Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
License Plate Display
CVC 5200 requires California drivers to properly display license plates so they are clearly visible and legible. Most violations are correctable fix-it tickets that can be resolved by fixing the issue and providing proof to the court.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 5200(a)Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
Missing License Plate
CVC 5200(a) requires vehicles to display license plates as assigned by the DMV. A citation under this code means your vehicle was missing one or both required license plates.
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
CVC 5201Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
License Plate Position
CVC 5201 requires license plates to be properly mounted, securely fastened, and clearly visible at specified heights. Violations are typically correctable fix-it tickets with no DMV points.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 5204Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
Registration Tab Display
CVC 5204 requires current registration tabs (stickers) to be properly attached and visible on your license plate. This is usually a correctable violation with no DMV points.
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 5204(a)Easy to Dispute
Registration & Tags
Expired Registration Tabs
CVC 5204(a) requires drivers to display valid, current registration tabs on their license plate. A citation for this violation means your vehicle was observed with expired, missing, or improperly displayed registration stickers.
Base fine about $25• No DMV points