§ 38012

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 588, Sec. 3. (SB 586) Effective January 1, 2026.
(a)As used in this division, “off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification” means a motor vehicle subject to subdivision (a) of Section 38010.
(b)As used in this division, “off-highway motor vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1)A motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle that is eligible for a special transportation identification device issued pursuant to Section 38088.
(2)A snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in Section 557.
(3)A motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand buggy,

dune buggy, or all-terrain vehicle.

(4)A motor vehicle commonly referred to as a jeep.
(5)A recreational off-highway vehicle as defined in Section 500.
(6)An off-highway electric motorcycle as defined in Section 436.1.

Other sections in Article 1 - Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification

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