§ 21713 Armored Car Licensing Requirements

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says you can't drive an armored car on the road unless you have a special license from the state.

Key Takeaways

•You need a special license to drive an armored car on the road
•Driving without this license can get you fined or jailed
•The license comes from the state commissioner

Example

If you own an armored car and drive it to the bank without getting a license first

You could get in trouble, like paying a fine up to $1,000 or even going to jail for up to six months.

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§ 21713 Armored Car Licensing Requirements

No person shall operate on any highway any privately owned armored car unless a license to operate such car has first been obtained from the commissioner in accordance with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 2500) of Division 2. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 392. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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privately owned armored car license misdemeanor fine imprisonment

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21713.

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