{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"5385","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 5385","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901. - 5513.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351. - 5450.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381. - 5389.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2/chapter-8/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 8.   (AB 2572)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>A charter-party carrier of passengers, except those engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver, shall not operate any motor vehicle on any public highway unless there is displayed on the vehicle a distinctive identifying symbol in the form prescribed by the commission, showing the classification to which the carrier belongs. Such an identifying symbol shall not be displayed on any vehicle until a permit or certificate of public convenience and necessity under this chapter has been issued to the carrier. The identifying symbol displayed by charter-party carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Commission shall serve in lieu of the display requirements of this section.</p>","text":"A charter-party carrier of passengers, except those engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver, shall not operate any motor vehicle on any public highway unless there is displayed on the vehicle a distinctive identifying symbol in the form prescribed by the commission, showing the classification to which the carrier belongs. Such an identifying symbol shall not be displayed on any vehicle until a permit or certificate of public convenience and necessity under this chapter has been issued to the carrier. The identifying symbol displayed by charter-party carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Commission shall serve in lieu of the display requirements of this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/regulation-of-charter-party-carriers-of-passengers-5385","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}