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Bypass in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Bypass” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “Bypass” mean in California criminal law?

“Bypass” means either of the following: (A) Failure to take any random retest. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 13353.6)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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