California legal term
Parking offense in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Parking offense” 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 “Parking offense” mean in California criminal law?
“Parking offense” means any offense charged pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 40200) of Chapter 1 of Division 17 of the Vehicle Code, including registration and equipment offenses included on a notice of parking violation. (Cal. Penal Code § 1463)
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