{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"15309.5","citation":"Veh. Code, § 15309.5","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 7. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program [15200. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Sanctions [15300. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-7/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 649, Sec. 5.   (AB 1047)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>(a) It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:</p><p>(1) Sell, offer for sale, distribute, or use a crib sheet or cribbing device, as defined in Section <a href=\"/veh/273\">273</a>, that contains answers to any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver’s license or permit.</p><p>(2) Impersonate or allow the impersonation of an applicant for a commercial driver’s license or permit for the purpose of fraudulently qualifying the applicant for a commercial driver’s license or permit.</p><p>(3) Provide, or use, any unauthorized assistance during any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver’s license or permit.</p><p>(b) A first conviction under this section is punishable as either an infraction or a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year. A second or subsequent conviction is punishable as a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year.</p>","text":"(a) It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (1) Sell, offer for sale, distribute, or use a crib sheet or cribbing device, as defined in Section 273, that contains answers to any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver’s license or permit. (2) Impersonate or allow the impersonation of an applicant for a commercial driver’s license or permit for the purpose of fraudulently qualifying the applicant for a commercial driver’s license or permit. (3) Provide, or use, any unauthorized assistance during any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver’s license or permit. (b) A first conviction under this section is punishable as either an infraction or a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year. A second or subsequent conviction is punishable as a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/sanctions-15309-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}