California legal term
Motor vehicle wheel lock in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Motor vehicle wheel lock” 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 “Motor vehicle wheel lock” mean in California criminal law?
“Motor vehicle wheel lock” means a device attached to a motor vehicle wheel for theft protection purposes which can be removed only by a key unit unique to the wheel lock attached to a particular motor vehicle. (Cal. Penal Code § 466.5)
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