California legal term
critical need to drive in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “critical need to drive” 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 “critical need to drive” mean in California criminal law?
“critical need to drive” means the circumstances that are required to be shown for the issuance of a junior permit pursuant to Section 12513. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 13202.5)
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