California legal term
passenger for hire in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “passenger for hire” 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 “passenger for hire” mean in California criminal law?
“passenger for hire” means a passenger for whom consideration is contributed or expected as a condition of carriage in the vehicle, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vehicle. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 23152)
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