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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 2101 Highway Patrol Department Definition

§ 2101 Highway Patrol Department Definition

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§ 2101 Highway Patrol Department Definition

This law defines what 'department' means in this part of the rules. It says 'department' refers to the California Highway Patrol.

Key Takeaways

  • •The word 'department' here always means the California Highway Patrol.
  • •This helps avoid confusion about who is in charge of what.

Example

If a rule says 'the department will investigate car crashes,'

it means the California Highway Patrol will do it, not some other group.

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

Official Source
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§ 2101 Highway Patrol Department Definition

As used in this chapter, “department” means the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1996.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

departmentDepartment of the California Highway Patrol

Related Statutes

  • § 2100 Highway Patrol Department Establishment
  • § 2102 Highway Patrol Name Definition
  • § 2109 Department Organization Authority
  • § 11300 Vehicle Verifier Permit Requirement
  • § 11301 Vehicle Verifier Bond Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 2101.
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