{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"531","citation":"Veh. Code, § 531","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100. - 681.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 168, Sec. 1.   (AB 2111)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>“Utility-terrain vehicle” means a motor vehicle subject to subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/veh/38010\">38010</a> that is all of the following:</p><p>(a) Designed for operation off of the highway.</p><p>(b) Suspended on four tires.</p><p>(c) Has a steering wheel for steering control.</p><p>(d) Has one seat to accommodate a driver and one passenger sitting side by side.</p>","text":"“Utility-terrain vehicle” means a motor vehicle subject to subdivision (a) of Section 38010 that is all of the following: (a) Designed for operation off of the highway. (b) Suspended on four tires. (c) Has a steering wheel for steering control. (d) Has one seat to accommodate a driver and one passenger sitting side by side.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/words-and-phrases-defined-531","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}