{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"4002","citation":"Veh. Code, § 4002","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE [4000. - 9808.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title [4000. - 5506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Vehicles Subject to Registration [4000. - 4023.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 326.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When moved or operated under a permit issued by the department, registration is not required of:</p><p>(a) A vehicle not previously registered while being moved or operated from a dealer’s, distributor’s, or manufacturer’s place of business to a place where essential parts of the vehicle are to be altered or supplied.</p><p>(b) A vehicle while being moved from a place of storage to another place of storage.</p><p>(c) A vehicle while being moved to or from a garage or repair shop for the purpose of repairs or alteration.</p><p>(d) A vehicle while being moved or operated for the purpose of dismantling or wrecking the same and permanently removing it from the highways.</p><p>(e) A vehicle, while being moved from one place to another for the purpose of inspection by the department, assignment of a vehicle identification number, inspection of pollution control devices, or weighing the vehicle.</p><p>(f) A vehicle, the construction of which has not been completed, until such time as the construction thereof is completed and final weights and costs can be determined for registration purposes.</p>","text":"When moved or operated under a permit issued by the department, registration is not required of: (a) A vehicle not previously registered while being moved or operated from a dealer’s, distributor’s, or manufacturer’s place of business to a place where essential parts of the vehicle are to be altered or supplied. (b) A vehicle while being moved from a place of storage to another place of storage. (c) A vehicle while being moved to or from a garage or repair shop for the purpose of repairs or alteration. (d) A vehicle while being moved or operated for the purpose of dismantling or wrecking the same and permanently removing it from the highways. (e) A vehicle, while being moved from one place to another for the purpose of inspection by the department, assignment of a vehicle identification number, inspection of pollution control devices, or weighing the vehicle. (f) A vehicle, the construction of which has not been completed, until such time as the construction thereof is completed and final weights and costs can be determined for registration purposes.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/vehicles-subject-to-registration-4002","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}