Cal. Veh. Code § 38603

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 38603 - Separate seat location
(a) A person operating a recreational off-highway vehicle with a model year of 2014 or later on lands, as described in Section 38001, shall not allow a passenger to occupy a separate seat location not designed and provided by the manufacturer for a passenger.
(b) Seats that are installed in a separate seat location not designed and provided by the manufacturer for a passenger in a vehicle with a model year of 2013 or earlier on lands, as described in Section 38001, may be occupied by a passenger if the occupant of the seat is fully contained inside of the vehicle's rollover protection structure at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

Ca. Veh. Code § 38603

Amended by Stats 2019 ch 469 (SB 785),s 15, eff. 1/1/2020.
Amended by Stats 2013 ch 179 (SB 234),s 1, eff. 8/27/2013.
Amended by Stats 2012 ch 529 (AB 1266),s 1, eff. 9/25/2012.
Added by Stats 2012 ch 165 (AB 1595),s 3, eff. 1/1/2013.