{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"12512","citation":"Veh. Code, § 12512","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES [12500. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal [12500. - 13020.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Persons Required to Be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits [12500. - 12527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 596, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2001.","effective":"2001-01-01","html":"<p>Except as provided in Sections <a href=\"/veh/12513\">12513</a>, <a href=\"/veh/12514\">12514</a>, and <a href=\"/veh/12814.6\">12814.6</a>, no license to drive shall be issued to a person under the age of 18 years.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Sections 12513, 12514, and 12814.6, no license to drive shall be issued to a person under the age of 18 years.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/persons-required-to-be-licensed-exemptions-and-age-limits-12512","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}