§ 2288 Exam Impersonation Prohibition

Business and Professions Code·California

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•Don't pretend to be someone else during a test for a certificate.
•Don't let someone else take a test for you.
•Doing either of these things is considered bad behavior and can get you in trouble.

Example

Your friend asks you to take their driving test for them because they are nervous.

If you take the test for your friend, you are pretending to be them, which is not allowed. You both can get in trouble for this.

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§ 2288 Exam Impersonation Prohibition

The impersonation of any applicant or acting as proxy for any applicant in any examination required under this chapter for a certificate constitutes unprofessional conduct. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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impersonation proxy unprofessional conduct examination certificate

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2288.

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