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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1§ 11109 Vehicle Safety Maintenance

§ 11109 Vehicle Safety Maintenance

Vehicle Code·California
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§ 11109 Vehicle Safety Maintenance

This law says that driving schools must keep their cars in good and safe working condition all the time.

Key Takeaways

  • •Driving schools must keep their cars safe.
  • •If a car is broken or unsafe, it can't be used for lessons.
  • •This rule is always in effect, no exceptions.

Example

A driving school uses a car with bad brakes for lessons.

The school is breaking the law because the car isn't safe to drive.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11109 Vehicle Safety Maintenance

Every licensee under this chapter shall maintain all vehicles used in driver training in safe mechanical condition at all times. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

licenseesafe mechanical condition

Related Statutes

  • § 11111 License Suspension And Revocation
  • § 12952 Driver License Display Requirement
  • § 1670 Business Premises Division Requirements
  • § 10500 Stolen Vehicle Reporting
  • § 10501 False Vehicle Theft Reports

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11109.
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