California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 17462

Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.

In the event of service outside the State, the person so served shall have 60 days in which to appear in the action in which the summons is issued.

Cite this section

Cal. Veh. Code § 17462 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/veh/division-9-civil-liability/chapter-1-civil-liability-of-owners-and-operators-of-vehicles/article-4-service-of-process/section-17462

Other sections in Article 4 - Service of Process

§ 17450§ 17451§ 17452§ 17453§ 17454§ 17455§ 17456§ 17457§ 17458§ 17459§ 17460§ 17461§ 17462§ 17463

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