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Dear Californians, nationals/non-citizen nationals,
The CALIFORNIA Vehicle Code establishes clear distinctions regarding which “motor vehicles” are required to be registered, depending on their use and classification.
Under CALIFORNIA Vehicle Code Section 260(a), a “commercial vehicle” is defined as a motor vehicle that must be registered if it is used for transporting persons or property for hire, compensation, or profit. However, Section 260(b) explicitly states that passenger vehicles and house cars that are not used for hire, compensation, or profit are not considered commercial vehicles, and thus are not inherently required to be registered as such.
Furthermore, Section 4000(a) mandates registration only for motor vehicles operated on public highways or in off-street public parking facilities, except for vehicles exempted under specific conditions, such as off-highway vehicles or vehicles under temporary investigation for compliance with use tax laws. Notably, the code does not impose universal registration requirements for all vehicles, focusing primarily on those used for commercial or public purposes.
Additionally, CALIFORNIA Vehicle Code Section 465 defines a “passenger vehicle” as a motor vehicle used primarily for personal(private) transportation, excluding motortrucks, truck tractors, or buses. Vehicles classified as passenger vehicles or house cars used privately and not for profit do not automatically fall under the category of vehicles requiring registration.
In summary, the Vehicle Code highlights that motor vehicles used privately and not for commercial purposes are not subject to mandatory registration, aligning with the distinctions outlined in Sections 260, 4000(a), and 465. — All registration is being done willfully, by You.
REALWORLDFARE / WALKERNOVA GROUP
