{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"17152","citation":"Veh. Code, § 17152","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 2. Private Owners [17150. - 17159.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-9/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 702.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In any action against an owner, bailee of an owner, or personal representative of a decedent on account of liability imposed by Sections <a href=\"/veh/17150\">17150</a>, <a href=\"/veh/17154\">17154</a>, or <a href=\"/veh/17159\">17159</a> for the negligent or wrongful act or omission of the operator of a vehicle, the operator shall be made a party defendant if service of process can be made in a manner sufficient to secure personal jurisdiction over the operator. Upon recovery of judgment, recourse shall first be had against the property of the operator so served.</p>","text":"In any action against an owner, bailee of an owner, or personal representative of a decedent on account of liability imposed by Sections 17150, 17154, or 17159 for the negligent or wrongful act or omission of the operator of a vehicle, the operator shall be made a party defendant if service of process can be made in a manner sufficient to secure personal jurisdiction over the operator. Upon recovery of judgment, recourse shall first be had against the property of the operator so served.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/private-owners-17152","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}