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Most Common Equipment Violations

Most Common Equipment Violations

Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles

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  1. Diagram of vehicle - rear viewRegistration Papers Not Available (4454a V.C.)
  2. Horn Required (27000 V.C.)
  3. No Mirror On Left (26709a V.C.)
  4. Damaged or Inoperative Rear Lighting (24252 V.C.)
  5. Tape on Taillamps (26101 V.C.)
  6. Diagram of vehicle - side viewFuel Cap Missing (27155 V.C.)
  7. Tinted Forward Windows (26708a V.C.)
  8. Red or Amber Bug Screens or Covered Headlamps (26701 V.C.) CCR Title 13 Section 692 (24012 V.C.)
  9. Diagram of vehicle - front viewNo Windshield Wipers (26706a V.C.)
  10. Off Highway Lights - not covered or too many (24411 V.C.)
  11. Headlamps Out (24400 V.C.)
  12. Fog Lights - improper height / out of adjustment (24403 V.C.)
  13. No Front Plate (5200 V.C.)Diagram of vehicle - rear view
  14. Expired Registration (4000a V.C.)
  15. Aftermarket Flashing Brake Lights (26100 V.C.)
  16. Modulating Headlamps During Hours of Darkness (25251.2 V.C.)
  17. Diagram of motorcycle - side viewPassenger in Front of Driver (27800 V.C.)
  18. No Footrests Provided for Passenger (27800 V.C.)
  19. Muffler Exceeding Noise Limits (27202 V.C.)

CHP 916  (Rev. 2/1991)