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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11Ch. 12Art. 2§ 23220 Off-Road Drinking And Marijuana

§ 23220 Off-Road Drinking And Marijuana

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§ 23220 Off-Road Drinking And Marijuana

This law says you can't drink alcohol or use marijuana while driving or riding in a car on certain off-road lands.

Key Takeaways

  • •No drinking alcohol or using marijuana while driving on off-road lands.
  • •Passengers also can't drink or use marijuana in the car.
  • •Breaking this rule is a minor offense (like a traffic ticket).

Example

You're driving a jeep on a dirt trail in the desert.

If you drink a beer or smoke marijuana while driving, you can get a ticket.

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

Official Source
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§ 23220 Off-Road Drinking And Marijuana

(a) A person shall not drink any alcoholic beverage or smoke or ingest marijuana or any marijuana product while driving a motor vehicle on any lands described in subdivision (c). (b) A person shall not drink any alcoholic beverage or smoke or ingest marijuana or any marijuana product while riding as a passenger in any motor vehicle being driven on any lands described in subdivision (c). (c) As used in this section, “lands” means those lands to which the Chappie-Z’berg Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Law of 1971 (Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000)) applies as to off-highway motor vehicles, as described in Section 38001. (d) A violation of subdivision (a) or (b) shall be punished as an infraction. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 232, Sec. 1. (SB 65) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

alcoholic beveragemarijuanamotor vehicleChappie-Z’berg Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Law of 1971infraction

Related Statutes

  • § 23221 Driving Under Influence Prohibited
  • § 23223 Open Alcohol In Vehicles
  • § 23222 Open Alcohol Or Cannabis In Vehicle
  • § 23225 Open Alcohol Container Rules
  • § 23226 Open Alcohol In Vehicles

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 23220.
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