California legal term
Mobility aid in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Mobility aid” 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 “Mobility aid” mean in California criminal law?
“Mobility aid” means any device enabling a person with a disability, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 54 of the Civil Code, to travel independently, including, but not limited to, a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined in Section 54.1 of the Civil Code, a wheelchair, walker or white cane. (Cal. Penal Code § 365.6)
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