{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"17001","citation":"Veh. Code, § 17001","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY [17000. - 17714.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles [17000. - 17463.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-9/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Public Agencies [17000. - 17004.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-9/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1527.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A public entity is liable for death or injury to person or property proximately caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of any motor vehicle by an employee of the public entity acting within the scope of his employment.</p>","text":"A public entity is liable for death or injury to person or property proximately caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of any motor vehicle by an employee of the public entity acting within the scope of his employment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/public-agencies-17001","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}