A Guide to Search Results for "California Vehicle Code"

The search term "California vehicle code" is usually used by people who are looking for information about the specific provisions of sections of the Vehicle Code of the State of California. This is a surprisingly extensive body of laws which regulate all facets of driving in California. In the context of this search tool, people are usually looking for information about the laws concerning drinking and driving -- primarily California Vehicle Code section 23152. Section 23152a of the California Vehicle Code defines the offense of "drunk driving", also known as "DUI" (driving under the influence) or "DWI" (driving while intoxicated). Section 23152b, on the other hand, defines the separate misdemeanor of driving with a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater. In most cases, both offenses will be charged by the prosecution (unless the individual refused to submit to blood alcohol testing); although a defendant can be convicted of both offenses, he can only be punished for one (the penalties, are, however, identical).


There are other sections of the Vehicle Code which apply to related areas, such as "felony DUI", criminal penalties, license suspensions resulting from a DUI, etc.

Are you looking for information about the "California Vehicle Code"?

Are you looking for information about the legal consequences of an arrest for violation of "California Vehicle Code" section 23152?

  • California DUI
    An excellent general overview of California's DUI laws, police procedures, license suspensions, DUI lawyers, car insurance, etc.
  • The Drunk Driving Law Center
    Very large website containing information on California DUI laws, police procedures, evidence, penalties, lawyers, blood-alcohol analysis, car insurance. Over 500 links.
  • California DUI
    Discussion and links concerning violation of DUI vehicle code sections in California.

Are you looking for a California attorney who specializes in defending people accused of violating "California Vehicle Code" section 23152?

  • California DUI Lawyers
    Top-ranked 8-attorney law firm with practice limited to DUI defense; helpful information onsite.
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