California legal term
public transit vehicle in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “public transit vehicle” 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 “public transit vehicle” mean in California criminal law?
“public transit vehicle” means a motor vehicle, streetcar, trackless trolley, bus, shuttle, light rail system, rapid transit system, subway, train, taxicab, or jitney that transports members of the public for hire. (Cal. Penal Code § 1203.055)
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