California legal term
Repeat violator in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Repeat violator” 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 “Repeat violator” mean in California criminal law?
“Repeat violator” means any registered owner for whom more than five violations have been issued pursuant to this section in any calendar month within the preceding 12-month period. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 40254)
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