§ 12654 Carrier Permit Exemptions

Health and Safety Code·California

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•If you have a valid license or permit from the Vehicle Code or Health and Safety Code, you don’t need an extra transportation permit.
•This rule applies to both public carriers (like buses or taxis) and private carriers (like delivery trucks).
•The law is from 1973, but it’s still in effect.

Example

A delivery truck driver has a valid license from the DMV.

Because the driver already has the right license, they don’t need another permit to drive the truck for work.

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§ 12654 Carrier Permit Exemptions

A transportation permit shall not be required by this part for public carriers or private carriers who each hold a valid license or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Division 14 (commencing with Section 31600) of the Vehicle Code or Division 11 (commencing with Section 12000) of the Health and Safety Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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transportation permit public carriers private carriers Division 14 Vehicle Code Division 11 Health and Safety Code

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12654.

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