California Code of Regulations Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
California Code of Regulations – Title 13: Motor Vehicles
Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) governs motor vehicles, including vehicle equipment standards, registration, licensing, emissions, safety inspections, and the operation of commercial and passenger vehicles. It is administered mainly by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Key Divisions in Title 13 CCR:
Here’s an overview of the major divisions:
Division 1 – Department of Motor Vehicles
Covers driver licensing, vehicle registration, occupational licensing (dealers, dismantlers, etc.), and administrative hearings.
Examples:
Vehicle dealer licensing requirements
Rules for the suspension/revocation of driver licenses
Division 2 – California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Governs rules related to vehicle safety, inspections, and the transportation of hazardous materials.
Examples:
School bus and commercial vehicle inspections
Equipment requirements for emergency vehicles
Division 3 – Air Resources Board
Regulates emissions standards and air pollution control for vehicles and engines.
Examples:
California’s greenhouse gas and smog check regulations
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards
Heavy-duty engine compliance rules
Common Topics in Title 13:
Vehicle emissions & air pollution regulations
Licensing & registration procedures
Safety inspections (commercial & school buses)
Rules for autonomous vehicles (recently added sections)
Transport of hazardous materials
Vehicle identification numbers (VINs)
Accessing Title 13 Online:
You can access the full and updated text of Title 13 CCR on the official website of the California Office of Administrative Law or directly through Westlaw’s CCR site.
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