{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"27361","citation":"Veh. Code, § 27361","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Other Equipment [27000. - 28160.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3.3. Child Safety Belt and Passenger Restraint Requirements [27360. - 27368.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-5/article-3.3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 474, Sec. 8.   (SB 929)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>A law enforcement officer reasonably suspecting a violation of Section <a href=\"/veh/27360\">27360</a> or <a href=\"/veh/27360.5\">27360.5</a>, or both of those sections, may stop a vehicle transporting a child appearing to the officer to be within the age specified in Section <a href=\"/veh/27360\">27360</a> or <a href=\"/veh/27360.5\">27360.5</a>. The officer may issue a notice to appear for a violation of Section <a href=\"/veh/27360\">27360</a> or <a href=\"/veh/27360.5\">27360.5</a>.</p>","text":"A law enforcement officer reasonably suspecting a violation of Section 27360 or 27360.5, or both of those sections, may stop a vehicle transporting a child appearing to the officer to be within the age specified in Section 27360 or 27360.5. The officer may issue a notice to appear for a violation of Section 27360 or 27360.5.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/child-safety-belt-and-passenger-restraint-requirements-27361","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}