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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 12Ch. 2Art. 7§ 25277 Parking Enforcement Vehicle Lights

§ 25277 Parking Enforcement Vehicle Lights

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§ 25277 Parking Enforcement Vehicle Lights

This law says police or government cars can use flashing yellow lights when they're checking parking rules or driving slow for parking tickets.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only police or government cars can use these yellow lights for parking rules.
  • •The lights can flash when the car is stopped or driving slow for parking tickets.
  • •The lights must be yellow (amber) and can be on the front, sides, or back of the car.

Example

A police car is driving slowly down a street to check for parking violations.

The police car can turn on flashing yellow lights to let people know they're working on parking tickets.

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

Official Source
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§ 25277 Parking Enforcement Vehicle Lights

Any vehicle used by any police department, sheriff’s office, or other governmental agency for the purpose of enforcing parking laws contained in the Vehicle Code or in a local ordinance or regulation may display flashing or revolving amber warning lights to the front, sides, or rear of the vehicle when actually engaged in the enforcement of such laws and when either necessarily stopped on a street, or when moving at a speed slower than the normal flow of traffic. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 234.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

police departmentsheriff’s officegovernmental agencyparking lawsflashing or revolving amber warning lights

Related Statutes

  • § 10653 Bullet-Damaged Vehicle Reporting
  • § 25271.5 Animal Control Vehicle Lights
  • § 21362.5 Rail Crossing Enforcement Systems
  • § 23598 Alternative Probation Program Option
  • § 25250 Vehicle Flashing Light Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 25277.
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