California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 12503

Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1748.

A nonresident over the age of 18 years whose home state or country does not require the licensing of drivers may operate a foreign vehicle owned by him for not to exceed 30 days without obtaining a license under this code.

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Cal. Veh. Code § 12503 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/veh/division-6-drivers-licenses/chapter-1-issuance-of-licenses-expiration-and-renewal/article-1-persons-required-to-be-licensed-exemptions-and-age-limits/section-12503

Other sections in Article 1 - Persons Required to Be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits

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