§ 13103 Conviction Definition For Offenses

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says that if you plead guilty, no contest, or are found guilty of a traffic offense (except parking tickets), it counts as a conviction on your record.

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•Pleading guilty or no contest to a traffic ticket means it’s a conviction.
•Even if you just pay the fine, it still counts as a conviction.
•This doesn’t apply to parking tickets.

Example

You get pulled over for speeding and decide to plead guilty to avoid going to court.

Even if you just pay the fine and don’t go to court, it still counts as a conviction on your driving record.

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§ 13103 Conviction Definition For Offenses

For purposes of this division, a plea of nolo contendere or a plea of guilty or judgment of guilty, whether probation is granted or not, a forfeiture of bail, or a finding reported under Section 1816, constitutes a conviction of any offense prescribed by this code, other than offenses relating to the unlawful parking of vehicles. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1207.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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nolo contendere unlawful parking of vehicles

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13103.

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