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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2Art. 3§ 13373 Ambulance Driver Dismissal Rules

§ 13373 Ambulance Driver Dismissal Rules

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§ 13373 Ambulance Driver Dismissal Rules

This law says ambulance drivers or attendants can be fired if they break traffic rules, lie for personal gain, or act in a way that's dishonest or immoral. Their employer must tell the DMV within 10 days if they're fired for these reasons.

Key Takeaways

  • •Ambulance drivers can lose their job for breaking traffic laws or being dishonest.
  • •If fired for these reasons, the employer must tell the DMV within 10 days.
  • •Bad behavior like lying or acting immorally can also get an ambulance worker fired.

Example

An ambulance driver gets caught speeding recklessly while not on an emergency call.

The driver could be fired because they broke traffic rules, and their employer would have to report the firing to the DMV within 10 days.

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

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§ 13373 Ambulance Driver Dismissal Rules

The receipt of satisfactory evidence of any violation of Article 1 (commencing with Section 1100) of Subchapter 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, the Vehicle Code, or any other applicable law that would provide grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of an ambulance driver’s certificate or evidence of an act committed involving intentional dishonesty for personal gain or conduct contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good morals, may be sufficient cause for the dismissal of any ambulance driver or attendant. Dismissal of a driver or attendant under this section shall be reported by the employer to the Department of Motor Vehicles at Sacramento within 10 days. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 66, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

violation of Article 1intentional dishonesty for personal gainconduct contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good moralsDepartment of Motor Vehicles

Related Statutes

  • § 23554 Dui First Offense Penalties
  • § 23560 Repeat Dui Penalty Enhancement
  • § 13350 Driver License Revocation Crimes
  • § 13350.5 Dui Penalty Equivalence Rule
  • § 13351 Driver License Revocation Crimes

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13373.
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