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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 4010 Special Equipment Registration Exemption

§ 4010 Special Equipment Registration Exemption

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§ 4010 Special Equipment Registration Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •Big work machines (like bulldozers or cranes) don't need to be registered like cars.
  • •This rule is only for special machines used for building or moving heavy stuff.
  • •Regular cars, trucks, or motorcycles still need to be registered.

Example

A construction company buys a giant crane to lift heavy beams.

The crane doesn’t need a license plate or registration like your car because it’s only used for building stuff.

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

Official Source
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§ 4010 Special Equipment Registration Exemption

Special construction equipment and special mobile equipment are exempt from registration. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1659.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

special construction equipmentspecial mobile equipmentexempt from registration

Related Statutes

  • § 4006 Crossing Vehicle Exemption
  • § 4009 Vehicle Registration Exemption
  • § 4012 Cemetery Equipment Registration Exemption
  • § 4013 Forklift Highway Use Exemption
  • § 4014 Dolly Registration Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 4010.
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