CVC 10851(a)
General Traffic
Vehicle Theft
Taking a vehicle without owner's consent
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC Category
General Traffic Violations
Browse California general traffic violation guides covering traffic-control devices, right-of-way disputes, points, fines, and practical defenses.
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Category overview
Some California traffic tickets do not fit into a simple bucket like speeding or red-light enforcement. They involve broader roadway behavior, traffic-control devices, right-of-way issues, or location-specific rules that depend heavily on the officer’s narrative and the scene itself.
This category collects those general traffic violations so drivers can compare the code section, likely point impact, and the kinds of photos, diagrams, and scene details that make written defenses stronger.
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CVC 12500Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Unlicensed Driver
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 12500
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 12500(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Unlicensed Driver
Driving without a valid driver license
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 12501Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Commercial License Required
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 12501
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 12502Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Motorcycle License Required
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 12502
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 12814Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Provisional License Restrictions
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 12814
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 12814.6Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Provisional License Violation
Violation of provisional license restrictions
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 12951Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
License Not in Possession
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 12951
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 12951(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
License Not in Possession
Failure to have driver license in possession while driving
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 12952Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
License Presentation to Officer
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 12952
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 13000
General Traffic
False License Application
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 13000
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 13004
General Traffic
Application for License
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 13004
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 13004(a)
General Traffic
Application for License
False statements in driver license application
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 14300Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
License Cancellation
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 14300
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 14600
General Traffic
Suspended License Operation
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 14600
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 14601
General Traffic
Driving on Suspended License
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 14601
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 14601.1(a)
General Traffic
Driving on Suspended License
Operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended or revoked
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 14601.2(a)
General Traffic
Driving with Suspended License - DUI
Driving while license suspended for DUI
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 14601.3(a)
General Traffic
Habitual Traffic Offender
Driving while designated as habitual traffic offender
Base fine about $35• 2 DMV points
CVC 14602
General Traffic
Driving on Revoked License
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 14602
Base fine about $100• 2 DMV points
CVC 16020Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Compulsory Financial Responsibility
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 16020
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 16020(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Compulsory Financial Responsibility
Operating vehicle without maintaining required insurance
Base fine about $100• 1 DMV point
CVC 16028Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Proof of Financial Responsibility
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 16028
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 16028(a)Easy to Dispute
General Traffic
Proof of Insurance
Failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility when requested
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
Category FAQ
Frequently asked questions about general traffic violations
What counts as a general traffic violation?
These are usually tickets involving traffic-control devices, right-of-way disputes, parking or standing restrictions, and other roadway rules that do not belong to one narrow enforcement cluster.
Why do scene details matter so much for these tickets?
Because many of these cases turn on visibility, signs, lane markings, position, and timing. Photos, diagrams, and a careful written explanation often matter as much as the code section itself.
Can general traffic tickets still be fought by written declaration?
Often yes. When the case depends on documents, photos, and the physical layout of the scene, a Trial by Written Declaration can be a practical option.