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The types of traffic, moving, non-moving and vehicle code violations are C - Civil, F - Felony, I - Infraction, M - Misdemeanor and are generally as follows:

Type	Description
I	Failure to obey traffic direction of local authority.
I	Crosswalk, use of where prohibited by sign.
I	School or public grounds, trespassing on with vehicle, animal, bicycle, skateboard, motorized bicycle, or roller skates.
I	Unlawful to drive upon roadway on a levee, canal bank, pipeline right-of-way or natural waterline course.
M	Riding a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both.
I	Bicycle, single wheel brake required.
I	Bicycle, handlebars no higher than operator's shoulders.
I	Bicycle: rider unable to support in an upright position with at least one foot on the ground.
I	Bicycle, during darkness headlight, red reflector on rear, pedal reflectors and side reflectors required.
I	Sale of unapproved, reflex reflector, or reflectorized tire.
I	Sale of bicycle without required reflectors on pedals and sides.
I	Bicyclist, failure to use right edge of roadway.
I	Bicyclist, hitching ride on other vehicle.
I	Bicyclist, riding on other than permanent seat and/or passenger riding on other than permanent seat.
I	Bicyclist, permitting passenger on other than a permanent seat; minor passenger not retained in seat.
I	Bicyclist, unable to keep at least one hand free to use on handlebars.
I	Operation of motorized bicycle upon bikeway, equestrian, hiking or recreational trail without proper authority.
I	Failure to ride in a bicycle lane.
I	Bicyclist shall not leave bike lane until reasonably safe.
I	Driving in bicycle lane. Except as provided.
I	Bicycle lying on its side on a sidewalk.
I	Standing, stopping, sitting, or loitering on a Class I bikeway.
I	Placing or parking any bicycle, vehicle, or object upon a Class I bikeway which impedes the movement of a bicyclist.
I	Person under 18 operating or riding as passenger on bicycle without wearing approved helmet. (Warning only during 1994.)
I	Sale of bicycle helmet not meeting applicable safety standards.
I	Department of Transportation, disobeying traffic control at construction site.
I	Failure to obey warning devices at construction site.
I	Circular green signal, shall proceed but shall yield to vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within intersection.
I	Green arrow, shall enter intersection only to make movement indicated.
I	Pedestrians facing circular green, may proceed but must yield to vehicles lawfully within the intersection.
I	Pedestrian facing green arrow shall not enter roadway.
I	Red or Stop, vehicles stop at limit line or X-walk.
I	After stopping, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street to a one-way street, (unless sign posted) but shall yield to pedestrians and traffic on cross street.
I	Red arrow, driver shall not enter intersection to make indicated movement.
I	Pedestrian facing circular red or red arrow, shall not enter roadway.
I	Lane use control signal, steady red, driver shall not enter or use.
I	Lane use control signal, flashing yellow, driver may use only for making left turn to or from the highway.
I	Official traffic control signal erected at other than an intersection, shall stop at sign, crosswalk, limit line, or if none, at the signal.
I	"Walk" pedestrian failure to yield right-of-way to vehicles already in crosswalk.
I	"Don't walk" or "wait" or "upraised hand," pedestrian crossing against.
I	Flashing Red, failing to stop for.
I	Flashing Yellow, proceed only with caution.
I	Double solid lines, driving to left of, except driveway, intersection, or U-turn.
I	Solid-broken lines, driving to left when solid line placed on right.
I	Two-way left turn lane, driving in, or turning from through lane.
I	Traffic control sign, failure to obey regulatory provisions.
I	Pedestrian, failure to obey any sign or signal.
I	Traffic control signals, all traffic (Sec. 620) to obey.
I	Traffic signals, illegal operation.
I	Signs, signals, markers, or motorist call boxes, damaging, removing, or attaching material to.
I	Person using or unauthorized vehicle equipped with signal changing device.
F	Signs, signals or markers, damaging, removing or attaching material to, resulting in injury or death.
I	Traffic devices, display of unauthorized.
I	Blinding lights, displayed toward highway.
I	Display of light source impairing vision of drivers.
I	Right half of roadway, failure to drive on.
I	Bicycle on roadway or shoulder required to be operated in same direction as motor vehicles.
I	Divided highways, driving over, upon or across dividing section; left or semicircular U-turn except through marked opening.
M	Driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
M/F	Driving the wrong way on a divided highway which causes injury or death.
I	Service road, entering or leaving adjacent highway from other than lawful opening.
I	Slower vehicle, in left lane(s).
I	Certain vehicles (22406) using left lane(s), or passing in lane other than adjacent to right lane. Trailer buses allowed in HOV lane.
I	Failure to obey sign posted preferential traffic lanes; exceptions- motorcycles and mass transit vehicles.
I	Crossing over double yellow lines to enter or exit a preferential use traffic lane.
I	Slow vehicle, failure to use signposted turnout or safe area.
I	One-way street, highway, driving against traffic.
I	Laned roadways (2 or more lanes in direction of travel), straddling or changing when unsafe.
I	Designated lanes, failure to obey signs.
I	3-lane highway, driving in far left lane, or using center lane when unsafe.
I	Meeting vehicles, failure to pass to right, and/or yield half of roadway.
I	Descending narrow grade, yield to ascending vehicle.
I	Mountain driving, drive as near the right edge as possible.
I	Mountain driving, roadway with insufficient width, driver to give audible warning where view obstructed within 200 feet.
I	Driving on sidewalk, except when permitted.
I	Exiting or entering a freeway at other than a designated on- ramp or off-ramp.
I	Obstructing driver's view or control, by passengers or load.
I	Operation of bus with school pupils standing in city of San Diego.
I	Interfering with driver's control of vehicle.
M	Driving Hours-Persons, not to exceed 10 hours.
M	Driving Hours-Property, not to exceed 12 hours.
I	Following Too Closely, not reasonable and prudent.
I	Distance between trucks, 300 feet on 2-lane highway.
I	Caravans, maintain at least 100 feet distance between vehicles.
I	Authorized emergency vehicles, following within 300 feet.
I	Fire area, operating vehicle within the block or 300 feet.
I	Fire hoses, driving over unprotected.
I	Safety zone, driving through.
I	Coasting, in neutral on downgrade.
I	Towed vehicle, whipping, swerving or failing to track properly.
I	Permitting person to ride where unlawful.
I	Unlawful riding on portion not intended for passengers or load.
I	Permitting riding in trailer coach or trailer carrying vessel unlawful.
I	Unlawful towing of bicycle, skis, sled etc.
I	Passengers in trailer being towed with a fifth wheel, when not properly equipped.
M	Privately owned armored car, operated without CHP license.
I	Operating fully enclosed 3-wheeled motor vehicle described in 27803 (f) adjacent to lane markings or between vehicles.
I	Passenger vehicle towing more than one other vehicle. (See 36625 and 36626 for exceptions.)
I	Motor vehicle under 4,000 pounds towing any vehicle over 6,000 pounds.
I	Operating golf cart in speed zone above 25 mph.
I	Motor vehicle turning across a bicycle lane.
I	Stopping or parking on freeway having full access and no crossing grades.
I	Overtaking vehicle, failure to pass safely to left.
I	Overtaking vehicle, passing without sufficient clearance.
I	Driving left of center, when view limited by curve or hill crest.
I	Driving left of center, when view limited approaching bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
I	Driving left of center, traversing intersection or RR crossing.
I	Overtaken vehicle, not moving to right on audible signal, or increasing speed.
I	Passing on right, when unlawful.
I	Passing on right, when unsafe, or on shoulder.
I	Passing streetcar when receiving or discharging passengers.
I	Passing streetcar at unsafe speed.
I	Passing trolley coach at unsafe speed.
I	Passing streetcar on left.
I	Passing too slowly on grade (10 mph faster, complete pass 1/4 mile).
I	Passing animals, stop or reduce speed as necessary.
I	Uncontrolled intersection, yield to first vehicle within.
I	Uncontrolled intersection, yield to vehicle on right.
I	Intersection controlled from all sides (4-way stop), yield to vehicle on right.
I	Inoperative traffic signals, stop and proceed when safe.
I	Left turns or U-turns yield until reasonably safe.
I	Failure to yield, turning vehicle having yielded (lane by lane).
I	Entering through highway, yield until reasonably safe.
I	Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard.
I	Yield signs, yield until reasonably safe.
I	Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard.
I	Public or private property, yield to approaching traffic so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
I	Failure to yield, by vehicle not a hazard.
I	Equestrian crossings, failure to yield by driver.
I	Horseback rider proceeding into path of vehicle.
I	Emergency vehicles, other driver failing to yield.
I	Emergency vehicles, motorman failing to yield.
I	Emergency vehicles, pedestrian failing to yield.
I	Crosswalks, failure to yield to pedestrians within.
I	Crosswalk, pedestrian running in front of vehicle.
I	Crosswalk, overtaking and passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian within.
I	Sidewalk, failure to yield to pedestrian on.
I	Pedestrian yield, if protected crossing available.
I	Pedestrian yield, upon roadway outside crosswalk.
I	Jaywalking, between signal controlled intersections.
I	Walking on roadway, other than pedestrian's left edge.
I	Hitchhiking, while standing in roadway.
I	Skiing, tobogganing, on or across highway interfering with traffic.
M	Fail to yield right of way to blind pedestrian.
I	Other than blind person carrying white cane.
I	Pedestrian in a bicycle lane where pedestrian facility.
I	Motorized skateboard on highway, bikeway, or trail.
I	Right turn at intersection, improper position.
I	Left turn at intersection, improper position.
I	U-turn at traffic signal, only from left lane.
I	Required or prohibited turn, failure to obey official sign.
I	U-turn in business district, other than from extreme left-hand lane at an intersection or opening in divided highway.
I	U-turn in residence district, vehicle approaching within 200 feet.
I	U-turn at fire station, in front of or using entrance.
I	U-turn, vision obstructed within 200 feet.
I	Starting or backing when unsafe.
I	Unsafe turn, and/or without signalling.
I	Turning without signalling last 100 feet.
I	Stopping suddenly without signalling.
I	Signal device, required body or load more than 24" left of steering wheel center, or when arm signal not clearly visible, except implements of husbandry.
I	Left turn hand signal, improperly given.
I	Right turn hand signal, improperly given.
I	Stop hand signal, improperly given.
I	Schoolbus driver, must activate flashing red signal lights, amber warning lights, and stop signal arm system at schoolbus stop.
I	Schoolbus driver, stop to load or unload pupils only at designated schoolbus stops.
I	Schoolbus driver, check traffic, check lights, escort students with hand held stop sign at schoolbus stops.
I	Driving in excess of 100 mph.
I	Vehicle subject to 22406 using left lane(s) or passing in lane other than lane immediately adjacent to right lane.
I	Exceeding 65 mph maximum speed limit.
I	Exceeding 55 mph speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway.
I	Exceeding 55 mph speed limit on a multi-lane highway.
I	Unsafe speed for prevailing conditions (use for all prima facie limits).
I	Exceeding the maximum speed limit, as specified.
I	Minimum speed, impeding normal flow of traffic.
I	Minimum speed, below signposted limit.
I	Unsafe speed (signposted) for condition of bridge, structure, tube or tunnel.
I	55 mph limit, truck or truck tractor (3 axle or any combo).
I	55 mph limit, passenger car, or bus, towing any vehicle.
I	55 mph limit, schoolbus with pupils.
I	55 mph limit, farm labor vehicle.
I	55 mph limit, any vehicle transporting explosives.
I	55 mph limit, trailer bus.
I	Speeding or reckless driving, tank vehicles transporting more than 500 gallons of flammable liquid.
I	Truck speed on downgrade, exceeding posted limit 10,000 lbs. or over.
I	Solid tire vehicle, speed restricted by weight.
I	Metal tire, vehicle exceeding 6 mph.
I	Stop sign, failure to stop at limit line, crosswalk, or entrance to intersection.
I	Railroad crossing, failure to stop for signal device or closely approaching train.
I	Railroad crossing, driving through closed crossing gate.
I	Railroad crossing, certain vehicles must stop.
I	Passing school bus, stop when red lights flashing.
I	Parking unlawfully, within intersection.
I	Parking unlawfully, on crosswalk.
I	Parking unlawfully, adjacent to safety zone.
I	Parking unlawfully, within 15 feet of fire station driveway.
I	Parking unlawfully, blocking any driveway.
I	Parking unlawfully, on a sidewalk.
I	Parking unlawfully, blocking excavation.
I	Parking unlawfully, double parking.
I	Parking unlawfully, in posted bus loading zone.
I	Parking unlawfully, in tube or tunnel.
I	Parking upon any bridge, unless posted to permit.
I	Parking unlawfully, blocking sidewalk wheelchair access.
I	Parking unlawfully, in posted fire lane.
I	Park parallel on right, and/or within 18" if curbed; motorcycle, one wheel at curb.
I	Parking on one-way streets-parallel parking on left permitted within 18" of curb except upon divided highways.
I	Stopping or parking, on roadway outside city limits.
I	Stop, park, or leave standing on state highway where sign posted.
I	Parking in spaces, on public streets or public or privately owned off-street parking facilities designated for handicapped prohibited.
I	Obstruct or block designated handicapped parking space, except as provided.
I	Makes it unlawful to park on the lines marking the boundaries of a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or an area designated for the loading and unloading of vehicles.
I	Parking in snow areas, where sign posted by local jurisdictions.
I	Parking in snow areas where sign posted by Caltrans.
M	Tow truck, unauthorized stop at accident or for disabled to solicit services.
M	Tow truck, unauthorized moving of vehicle
I	Fire hydrant, parking unattended vehicle within 15 feet.
I	Unattended motor vehicle, motor running and/or brakes not set.
I	Unattended vehicle, wheels not blocked, and/or not set.
I	Locked vehicle, with person who cannot escape.
I	Vehicle doors, opening to traffic when unsafe, leaving open.
I	Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within the freeway right-of-way.
M	Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within the freeway right-of-way. Second offense.
I	Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within a highway rest area or vista point.
M	Person who solicits, displays, sells, or vends within a highway rest area or vista point. Second offense.
I	Unlawful to park within 7 1/2 ft. of railroad track.
I	Parking within 3 feet of a sidewalk access ramp.
I	Abandoning vehicle on highway.
I	Abandoning vehicle on public or private property.
I	Entering intersection without sufficient space to clear intersection.
I	Driver making left turn, facing yellow traffic signal, entering an intersection without sufficient space to clear intersection.
I	Entering railroad without sufficient space to clear the railroad.
I	Unauthorized removal of unattended vehicle from highway.
I	Persons operating storage facility, where vehicles are stored pursuant to Section 22651, shall accept a valid credit card or cash for payment of towing and storage fees.
I	Towing company illegally removing vehicle from private property.
I	Tow company failure to notify property owner of damage sustained while removing vehicle.
	Parking lot operator, patron's vehicle on street or alley.
I	Parking lot operator, having vehicle removed within 24 hours.
I	Parking lot operator, having vehicle removed for nonpayment when no pay facilities available.
I	Towing of a vehicle parked in a no cost privately owned off- street parking facility within one hour of the vehicle being parked, prohibited
M	Reckless driving, no injury.
M	Reckless driving, off-street parking facility.
M	Reckless driving, causing injury.
M	Speed contest, engage in.
M	Speed contest, aid or abet.
M	Exhibition of speed, engaged aid or abet.
M	Speed contest, blocking or obstructing highway.
M	Throwing substance at vehicle.
F	Throwing missile with intent to do serious bodily harm.
I	Lighted substance, throwing from vehicle on rural highway.
I	Litterbug, depositing glass or trash on highway.
I	Litterbug, depositing rocks or dirt anywhere on right of way.
M	Hazardous material spill, notification to CHP.
I	Failure to remove spilled material immediately.
M	Spilling load, other than clear water and feathers from live birds.
M	Aggregate material, failure to comply with equipment requirements.
M	Aggregate material, failure to cover load. (Effective 9/1/90)
I	Rubbish vehicle, cover required to prevent spilling load.
I	Unlawful to transport person in back of motor truck.
I	Unlawful to ride in back of motor truck.
I	Unrestrained animal in space intended for load.
I	Obstructed side vision, by wide earpiece on glasses.
M	Riding, bicycle path or hiking trail, unauthorized motor vehicle on.
I	Snowmobile, operating on highway except in crossing.
I	Snowmobile, careless or negligent operation.
I	Snowmobile, pursuing game animal with intent to harass.
I	Snowmobile, operating for purpose of violating 602 P.C.
I	Operation of vehicle with camper with obstructed or inoperable exits in which persons are riding.
I	Operating vehicle in excess of specified noise limits.
I	Operating vehicle in excess of specified noise limits-level roadways.
I	Operating motorized bicycle modified to no longer conform to definition.
I	Minor driving with BAC of .05% or more.
M	Under influence of alcohol, drug, or combination, drive a vehicle.
M	Driving with a BAC of .08% or more.
M	Addict, except on methadone program.
M	Commercial Driver, driving with a BAC of .04% or more. (Effective 1/1/92).
F	Under influence of alcohol, drug, or combination, causing injury or death to another on highway or other than a highway.
F	Driving with a BAC of .08% or more causing injury or death to another.
F	Commercial Driver, driving with a BAC of .04% or more causing injury or death to another. (Effective 1/1/92).
M/F	Driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense within seven years.
M/F	Driving under the influence, within 10 years of prior felony DUI.
I	Unlawful for patient or person residing at a social rehabilitation facility to have a motor vehicle registered in their name on or near the rehabilitation facility.
I	Drinking alcoholic beverage while driving a motor vehicle on highway.
I	Drinking alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle on a highway.
I	Alcohol, personal possession of an opened container while driving a motor vehicle.
M	Marijuana, possession of in vehicle.
I	Alcohol, personal possession of an opened container while in a motor vehicle.
M	Driver under 21, knowingly operating vehicle carrying alcohol.
M	Passenger under 21, personal possession of alcohol in motor vehicle.
I	Owner or driver allowing opened container in passenger area.
I	Alcoholic beverages opened container in passenger compartment, living quarters of campers or housecars exempted.
M	Ignition interlock device, renting, leasing, or lending motor vehicle. (Operative 7/1/93)
M	Ignition interlock device, soliciting another person to start vehicle. (Operative 7/1/93)
M	Ignition interlock device, activating vehicle for driver. (Operative 7/1/93)
M	Ignition interlock device, tampering with or circumventing operation of. (Operative 7/1/93)
M	Operation of vehicle which has been prohibited by a court order.
M	Vehicular crossing or toll highway: failure to obey officer's lawful order.
I	Vehicular crossing: unauthorized towing or pushing.
I	Charging excessive fee for towing on vehicular crossing.
I	Vehicular crossing or toll highway: refusing to pay toll charge
C	Vehicular crossing or toll highway: evading toll charge.
I	Vehicular crossing: (a) unauthorized use by animals, (b) bicycles (c) overwidth vehicles, (d) carrying items prohibited by the Department of Transportation.
I	Vehicular crossing: unauthorized use by pedestrians.
M	Vehicular crossing: person in unauthorized area.
I	Vehicular crossing: unauthorized standing or parking.
I	Vehicular crossing: failure to obey any sign or regulation.

Code	Description of non moving violations
H	Metro Sticker Law
I*	Expired Registration* (55-4-104)
J	Certificate of Registration Not in Vehicle
K	Unlawful Use of License Plate
L	Driving Unregistered Vehicle
M	Lights Required on Vehicle
P	Violating Muffler Law
Q	Driver?s License Not on Person
R	Driver?s License Change of Address
S	Proof of Insurance
T	Certificate of Renewal
T	Expired Temporary Tag